On: July 1, 2020 By: Lisa Nemer
When completing the NAFTA Certificate of Origin, it's often columns 7, 8 and 9—Preference Criteria, Producer and Net Cost—that confuse people. But it's those columns that are really the meat of the form. They determine whether or not your goods deserve preferential duty treatment.
On: June 22, 2020 By: Helen Mann
The North American Free Trade Agreement or NAFTA expired July 1, 2020, when the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement or USMCA took its place. The new agreement modernizes NAFTA and addresses topics that were less relevant in 1994 when NAFTA was created. Here's a summary of the changes.
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: 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: April 27, 2020 By: David Noah
While using a Microsoft Word or other template for your export documents may seem easy, it can end up being a frustrating waste of time and money. Shipping Solutions export documentation software allows you to quickly and accurately create your export forms plus do so much more.
On: February 17, 2020 By: Catherine J. Petersen
A Manufacturer’s Affidavit may be required for your exports and imports. For exports, it may be used in lieu of a certificate of origin or to satisfy a letter of credit. For imports, it may help verify goods being returned are of US-origin, have not been altered, and are duty-free.
On: February 10, 2020 By: David Noah
The information required on the invoices you use with your exports often differs with the information that appears on your accounting invoices. If you don't include the right information on your export invoices, your goods can get stuck in customs, or you might have difficulty getting paid.
On: January 20, 2020 By: Catherine J. Petersen
When completing your commercial invoice for your export of free samples, you need to include a value. If the products being shipped are indeed samples, then have the packaging and the packing marked with an indication that the goods are for testing and sample purposes, not intended for resale.
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