On: June 15, 2020 By: Arnesh Roy
The U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has announced that license exception CIV is being eliminated. Exporters could use CIV to export certain controlled products to civilians, but BIS worries that line between civilian and military has been blurred in China, Russia and Venezuela.
On: June 15, 2020 By: Lisa Nemer
On July 1, 2020, the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) will replace NAFTA. At that moment, companies will need to start using the USMCA Certificate of Origin to claim duty-free entry. Shipping Solutions export documentation software versions 9.16 and 8.16 include the new form.
On: June 10, 2020 By: David Noah
While the new U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) is no surprise, the timing of its implementation caught many companies off guard. These companies are now rushing to prepare for the July 1 implementation date. Here are six things importers and exporters need to do to prepare.
On: June 8, 2020 By: Roy Becker
Many U.S. importers, exporters and bankers don't understand Incoterms 2020 rules that are the standard sales terms used in international trade. As I demonstrate in this article, the danger of incorrectly using terms like Ex Works (EXW) and Free on Board (FOB) can be considerable.
On: June 1, 2020 By: David Noah
World Trade Month is typically celebrated by a series of live, in-person events held throughout the United States that recognize the importance of international trade to the U.S. and global economies and to help companies and their employees be better exporters. But this year, things are hardly typical.
On: May 27, 2020 By: David Noah
It seems like it has been in the news forever: USMCA is replacing NAFTA. Well, it's finally happening. Beginning July 1, 2020, the United States, Mexico and Canada are implementing their new free trade agreement. And for many importers and exporters, it's more than just NAFTA version 2.0.
On: May 26, 2020 By: David Noah
Many of the Shipping Solutions export documentation and compliance software users first purchased the software as a short-term solution while they were implementing their ERP sytem. Here are six reasons our customers say they gave up on the ERP's export module and stuck with Shipping Solutions.
On: May 20, 2020 By: David Noah
Find out how OFAC compliance software from Shipping Solutions can help make your export compliance process faster, more accurate, and easier to perform and document.
On: May 18, 2020 By: Joseph A. Robinson
It's not unusual for an international transaction to include a middle man or woman who brought the buyer and seller together. But once this connection is made, this middle person is at risk of being cut out of future deals. Here's what you can do to protect yourself.
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