On: May 9, 2018 By: David Noah
When it comes to signing the documents that accompany an export shipment, applying for an export license, filling out a NAFTA or other FTA certificate of origin, or completing other parts of the export process, too many companies don't give enough thought about who should sign all this paperwork.
On: May 1, 2018 By: Lisa Nemer
Learn how to import your contacts and products into the Shipping Solutions export documentation and compliance software.
On: April 30, 2018 By: Roy Becker
There are four basic payment terms for an export sale: (1) cash in advance, (2) letters of credit, (3) collections, and (4) open account. Exporters should ask these seven questions before agreeing to a specific term.
On: April 25, 2018 By: David Noah
What is the appropriate way to fill out a certificate of origin if the exporter isn’t the producer of the goods? Here’s what you need to know about these sometimes complicated forms. Read this before you ask for or use one.
On: April 23, 2018 By: Roberto Bergami
International letters of credit are well suited to high value/high risk transactions. But exporters need to make sure they do it right in order to get paid! Here are the steps exporters need to pay attention to in order to get paid quickly under a L/C.
On: April 2, 2018 By: Roy Becker
If a bank finds a discrepancy in a letter of credit, they will typically contact the importer to see if they want to waive them. Here's when and why an importer may do so.
On: March 26, 2018 By: Roberto Bergami
An export-import organization needs to take a proactive risk-management approach to international trade. Assessing risk pays dividends in the end.
On: March 21, 2018 By: David Noah
The commercial invoice is the single document that describes the entire export transaction, but it’s not the only document you’ll need. Find out the best way to improve the efficiency, speed, and accuracy of creating this (and other) documents.
On: March 19, 2018 By: Catherine J. Petersen
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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