Catherine J. Petersen

Catherine J. Petersen

In 1992, Catherine Petersen founded C J Petersen & Associates, LLC, a research, instruction and consulting firm located in St. Paul, Minnesota, USA. She has designed documentation and procedure manuals for exporters and has authored/co-authored five books.

Ms. Petersen has had day-to-day practical experience at a freight forwarder, a trading company, and an ocean carrier; she has been active in international business since 1980. Her background led her to develop C J Petersen & Associates, LLC, which is a collaborative consultancy that works with clients to identify compliance gaps and to resolve them. Ms. Petersen retired in 2022.

On: September 24, 2018     By: Catherine J. Petersen

Export License Requirements: Understanding Dual-Use Products

U.S. export regulations apply to items that may be manufactured for commercial purposes but which may be used or can be modified and used for military or terrorism purposes. These are considered dual-use goods and may require an export license before they can be exported or re-exported.

On: August 27, 2018     By: Catherine J. Petersen

Certificate of Origin Requirements for Exports

Some certificates of origin like the USMCA or CAFTA COO are voluntarily and should only be used when appropriate under the terms of a free trade agreement. Generic COOs, on the other hand, may be required for your exports in order for goods to clear customs in the destination country.

On: March 19, 2018     By: Catherine J. Petersen

Repaired Goods: Import and Re-export

Sometimes things break. And when they do, you want your customers to be able to return them for repair. But that's trickier when your customers are located overseas. Here are the proper procedures for importing and re-exporting goods with minimal time and expense.

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