On: March 11, 2026 By: David Noah
Learn who the Foreign Principal Party in Interest (FPPI) is under the U.S. Foreign Trade Regulations, what their responsibilities are in a routed export transactions and how to ensure compliance with filing the EEI through AES.
On: March 9, 2026 By: David Noah
Learn what a Certificate of Free Sale is, who needs one, how to apply, costs and requirements for U.S. exporters.
On: March 2, 2026 By: David Noah
The Destination Control Statement is a legal statement required on your export invoice under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). It clarifies what happens to shipments, essentially stating that the buyer isn’t going to take the goods and forward them to another country.
On: February 25, 2026 By: David Noah
Learn how to identify the U.S. Principal Party in Interest (USPPI), understand routed export responsibilities and apply the 2025 Foreign Trade Regulation updates using real-world case studies.
On: February 23, 2026 By: David Noah
Learn the critical differences between CIF and FOB under Incoterms® 2020. Understand who pays for shipping, who carries the risk and how to choose the right term for your exports.
On: February 9, 2026 By: David Noah
Confused about ECCN, HS, HTS or Schedule B codes? Learn how export control and customs classifications differ and how to classify products correctly for export compliance.
On: February 4, 2026 By: David Noah
This comprehensive guide breaks down everything you need to know to navigate trade compliance in 2026: the latest U.S. import and export regulations, restricted party screening, product classification, and the key differences between export and import compliance. You'll also learn how to build an effective trade compliance program. Plus, take our quick Trade Compliance Quiz to test your knowledge.
On: February 2, 2026 By: David Noah
Under the Incoterms 2020 rules, Free Carrier (FCA) offers flexibility for U.S. exporters, but it’s not risk-free. Learn the pros, cons and compliance tips for using Free Carrier the smart way. Plus, answers to FCA FAQs.
On: January 21, 2026 By: David Noah
Confused about standard vs. routed export transactions? Learn who files the EEI in both scenarios, how responsibilities change, why Incoterms can mislead exporters, and how to ensure compliance in a routed transaction.
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