On: April 20, 2026 By: David Noah
From inquiry to shipment, there are critical steps you must follow in every export transaction. We walk you through eight of them—along with the export documents required at each stage—so you can ship smoothly and get paid on time.
On: April 15, 2026 By: David Noah
For many U.S. companies, Canada is a natural first step into global markets. But success depends on understanding the rules, requirements and potential pitfalls. This article offers an overview of what it takes to enter the Canadian market.
On: April 6, 2026 By: David Noah
Once an international sale is made, the hard work is just beginning. You need to ship the goods to your buyer in a timely manner and make sure you get paid in full and on time. The key for both is to provide accurate export documents. Here we explain 12 of the most common export forms.
On: April 1, 2026 By: David Noah
Learn how country of origin determination works, why it matters for tariffs and compliance, and how U.S. importers can exercise reasonable care.
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.
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