On: March 18, 2019 By: John Goodrich
U.S. exports are controlled by more than one set of regulations and more than one agency. It's no wonder exporters can get confused. Just as students must go to school to learn the three academic R’s, exporters also need to be schooled in the three R’s of export compliance: FTR, EAR and ITAR.
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.
On: March 4, 2019 By: Catherine J. Petersen
Keeping out the bugs has become the worldwide mantra for exporters and importers. There are more than 85 countries that have adopted the International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures No. 15 (ISPM 15) regulation for wood packaging since its inception in 2001. Here's how to comply.
On: February 27, 2019 By: David Noah
Even if your company isn’t submitting the Electronic Export Information (EEI) filing, it’s still important for exporters to create an account on the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) where this filing is done. In this article, we show you how and why you need to register for AESDirect on ACE.
On: February 25, 2019 By: Hank Selby
U.S. Customs and Border Protection requires that you declare the dutiable value of the goods for all your imports. However, the invoice does not always reflect this. Here are costs you may need to add or substract.
On: February 20, 2019 By: David Noah
A proforma invoice sets the stage for your export, serving as a negotiating tool between you and your customer and a blueprint for the entire process. When completed correctly, it contains several key pieces of information that are used on many of the export forms you'll need to create later on.
On: February 18, 2019 By: Joseph A. Robinson
Selling is a contact sport. People buy from people, and people prefer to deal with relationships whenever possible. Traveling overseas to call on customers is crucial to a business that wants to grow its exports. It not only helps establish new customers, it reinforces existing relationships.
On: February 11, 2019 By: Catherine J. Petersen
Even if your company isn’t doing its own Electronic Export Information (EEI) filing through AESDirect, you should set up an ACE account so you can obtain and examine the ACE reports for your exports. Too many exporters have discovered problems with EEI filings that use their company's tax ID number.
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