On: April 11, 2022 By: David Noah
Passages are an opportunity to move forward, improve our knowledge and prepare for what's next. That's why we've renamed our blog Passages: The International Trade Blog. We want the name to reflect how our blog helps people find answers, improve understanding and advance their careers.
On: March 28, 2022 By: Sue Senger
U.S. exporters whose products qualify under the U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement (FTA) Rules of Origin may provide their Chilean customers considerable savings. To claim those savings, the buyer must provide customs with written declaration that the goods qualify.
On: March 2, 2022 By: Robert Smith
Depending on whether you ship domestically within the U.S. or you ship internationally, the regulations for shipping hazardous materials and dangerous goods can be different. You need to understand when a good is considered dangerous and when it is considered hazardous.
On: October 18, 2021 By: David Noah
Thanks to the Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement, you may not have to pay tariffs on your goods if you are exporting to one of six partner countries. We look at how the CAFTA-DR has impacted trade in this region and how to know if your goods qualify under the FTA.
On: July 12, 2021 By: Helen Mann
It's been a year since the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) went into effect. We take a look at how implementation is going and how NAFTA's replacement is affecting international trade.
On: March 15, 2021 By: Leslie Glick
What does trade look like between the United States and the United Kingdom in a post-Brexit world? The U.S. has much to gain from a trade deal, especially if were to open up sectors such as health care and agriculture. A look at some of the challenges ahead and the mini-deals that have already been made.
On: February 24, 2021 By: David Noah
As a general rule, export regulations require you to keep copies of your export documents for a minimum of five years. But the various sets of export regulations define those five years differently. We explain when that five year period begins and what documents need to be saved.
On: February 8, 2021 By: Catherine J. Petersen
Regardless of where you are exporting, the seller needs to prepare and provide export documentation so the buyer can quickly clear customs. Some documents are required by all importing countries; others are country specific. In either case, the paperwork needs to be filled out correctly.
On: February 1, 2021 By: David Noah
Chambers of commerce are local organizations that promote, protect and represent the interests of businesses of all sizes—an important asset for exporters. Learn about the services they offer and how to find one that may be helpful to your needs.
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