On: September 22, 2025 By: David Noah
Understand the key differences between the Incoterms 2020 rules DDP and DAP. Learn who pays import duties, when risk transfers and which term is best for your shipment.
On: September 17, 2025 By: David Noah
Are you still relying on your freight forwarder to make sure your exporting practices are compliant? Here's why that's a bad idea. (And, no, this isn't a criticism of freight forwarders.)
On: September 10, 2025 By: David Noah
Importers and exporters must properly identify and label the country of origin of their goods. It's used by customs authorities to identify duty rates, preferential trade agreements, trade sanctions and import quotas that may apply. Labels on goods also allow users to know their origin.
On: September 3, 2025 By: David Noah
Staying compliant with import-export regulations is possible manually—but it’s challenging. With constantly changing rules, classifications and restricted party lists, compliance software makes it easier to stay accurate, efficient and audit-ready.
On: August 25, 2025 By: David Noah
The U.S. is cracking down on customs fraud under the False Claims Act—including misdeclaring origin, undervaluing goods and misclassifying products. Learn how importers can reduce their risk.
On: August 4, 2025 By: David Noah
Learn the 9 essential steps every exporter must take before shipping internationally—from product classification and Incoterms to compliance, freight forwarders and getting paid. A must-read checklist for new and growing U.S. exporters.
On: July 30, 2025 By: David Noah
Many Shipping Solutions users started with our software as a temporary fix during ERP implementation—then chose to stick with it. Here are six reasons they prefer us over their ERP’s export module.
On: July 28, 2025 By: David Noah
The Commercial Service is one of the most underutilized resources for U.S. exporters. They include a variety of affordable services that can help you begin or grow your company's exports. Here's how you can tap into their network of domestic and foreign offices.
On: July 23, 2025 By: David Noah
Have an international buyer asking for a quote? A proforma invoice is your go-to export document. Learn what it is, when to use it, what to include and how it helps you close the deal.
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