On: October 6, 2025 By: David Noah
Incoterms 2020 CFR: Spotlight on Cost and Freight
Learn what CFR (Cost and Freight) means under Incoterms 2020. Understand seller vs. buyer responsibilities, risks and best use cases.
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On: October 1, 2025 By: David Noah
Products Subject to U.S. Export Regulations
U.S. export regulations control what you can ship to certain people, organizations and countries. These regulations have a broader reach than many people expect, and could apply to U.S.-made goods in other countries or foreign-made goods in the United States. Learn what's controlled.
On: September 29, 2025 By: David Noah
Buying Export Documentation Software: How Templates, Software & Enterprise Systems Compare
In this article, we’ll look at different ways for exporters to complete export documentation—manually through templates and documents, or through various types of software—and which method is best for small businesses, midsize businesses and larger companies.
On: September 17, 2025 By: David Noah
If You’re Relying on Your Freight Forwarder for Export Compliance, You’ve Probably Already Violated the Law
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
What Is Country of Origin Labeling? An Overview
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
Shipping Solutions Import-Export Compliance Software
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
What Is the False Claims Act & How Does It Affect Importers?
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
The Not-So-Sexy Checklist for Becoming a Successful Exporter
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 28, 2025 By: David Noah
Export Assistance: Tapping into the U.S. Commercial Service's In-Country Offices
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.
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