On: August 30, 2021 By: Leslie Glick
President Biden recently released more specifics about his Buy American plan: Goods purchased with taxpayer dollars will need to be at least 75% American-made by 2029. From higher costs to less access to waivers, here's a look at how importers and exporters may be impacted.
On: August 18, 2021 By: David Noah
Before you export, you need to properly classify your goods via the Schedule B or Harmonized Tariff Codes of the United States (HTSUS). Providing the wrong classification could lead to fines and other penalties and result in your customer paying more than they should for importing your goods.
On: August 11, 2021 By: David Noah
The export declaration form, also known as the Shipper’s Export Declaration or SED, needs to be avoided. It's an obsolete export document that doesn't include all the information required for filing through AESDirect, and it leaves you vulnerable to errors. Here’s what to do instead.
On: August 9, 2021 By: Arnesh Roy
Confused about 600 series ECCNs? You're not alone! Items included in the 600 series previously appeared on the USML but were transferred to the EAR to loosen restrictions and make it easier to export these items to NATO countries. Here's what you need to know to ensure your products are correctly classified.
On: August 4, 2021 By: David Noah
Under the Incoterms 2020 rules, Free Alongside Ship (FAS) means the seller has fulfilled its obligation when the goods are made available alongside the ship. This term should only be used for sea and inland waterway transport and usually only for non-containerized bulk cargo, such as oil or grain.
On: August 2, 2021 By: Lisa Nemer
Thousands of companies rely on Shipping Solutions to create export documents and run compliance screenings. How could it benefit your company? Answer these seven questions to understand why getting started with Shipping Solutions software should be at the top of your to-do list.
On: July 28, 2021 By: David Noah
Do you really need a trade compliance certification to be a professional exporter? I share my thoughts—and six other aspects of export compliance that companies should instead (or also) consider.
On: July 26, 2021 By: Richard Corson
Not conducting due diligence on an international buyer could be a costly mistake if you're an exporter. Learn about the International Company Profile (ICP) and other resources you should consider using before taking on a new business partner.
On: July 19, 2021 By: Alberto Rodriguez-Baez
Follow this International Distributor Screening and Selection Process to ensure you're choosing distributors that will deliver results for your company. Exporters just winging the selection process, hoping for the best, are likely missing out on the most qualified, most productive candidates.
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