On: June 26, 2019 By: David Noah
The International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) require that companies appoint one or more empowered official to oversee ITAR-related activities. Make sure you know what an ITAR empowered official is, what is required of them, and whether or not your company needs one.
On: June 19, 2019 By: David Noah
The decision to participate in NAFTA is not always a slam dunk. Because of its complexity, it can be more work than it's worth to determine whether or not your goods are eligible for preferential duty rates. Here are five reasons you may not want to complete a NAFTA Certificate of Origin.
On: June 17, 2019 By: David Noah
International trade includes a spectrum of risk, which causes uncertainty over the timing of payments between the exporter (seller) and importer (foreign buyer). Therefore, part of the sales negotiation is identifying which of the five common international payment options you are going to use.
On: June 12, 2019 By: David Noah
Exporting is a journey, but not one you'd ever want to take alone. That's why we've identified more than 20 different resources you can utilize as you guide your company through the export process, from product and market research to getting paid for your goods on time.
On: June 5, 2019 By: David Noah
Getting your goods through customs can be difficult if you don't know a country's import requirements. Requirements extend to shipping (hazmat, dangerous goods, routing, etc.), customs, and beyond. So how do you identify import country requirements for nearly 200 countries around the world?
On: May 29, 2019 By: David Noah
A reexport is the shipment of an item subject to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) from one foreign country to another foreign country. A reexport also occurs when there is release of technology or software in one foreign country to a national of another foreign country.
On: May 6, 2019 By: David Noah
A lot can wrong if you incorrectly fill out an ocean bill of lading. Even seemingly small mistakes can result in delays in delivery and in getting paid, denial of claims, incidental costs resulting from delivery delays, and other penalties. Here are some common mistakes and how to avoid them.
On: March 13, 2019 By: David Noah
For years, exporters had to slog through a tedious process to complete a certificate of origin and get it stamped by a chamber of commerce. Fortunately, there's an easier way to get it done: an Electronic Certificate of Origin (eCO). It's faster, costs less, and is more secure.
On: March 6, 2019 By: David Noah
A lot of things can go wrong when you're creating your export paperwork. Incorrect documents can slow the delivery of your goods and, worse yet, delay payment of those goods. That's why it's important to know the six most common problems that can occur on your export documents and how to avoid them.
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