On: April 10, 2026 By: Kari Crane
IEEPA refunds expand to include long-closed entries as CBP’s system nears launch, exporters face ongoing licensing delays with little visibility from BIS, the U.S. ramps up enforcement on “Made in America” claims, and FinCEN opens a new whistleblower channel—raising compliance pressure across trade and finance.
On: April 8, 2026 By: Kari Crane
Estimating your international shipping costs? Start with our easy-to-use CBM Calculator to find out exactly how much space your cargo takes. You'll also learn the key differences between CBM, chargeable weight and volumetric weight—so you can avoid costly surprises.
On: March 30, 2026 By: Kari Crane
Find out who the top U.S. trading partners are and what you need to know about exporting to these markets, including compliance and documentation.
On: March 25, 2026 By: Kari Crane
The IEEPA tariffs were struck down—now what? In this recap of our recent webinar, we break down what changed, what didn’t and what importers should be doing now to reserve their right to collect refunds and protect against ongoing tariff risks, including the new Section 122 tariffs.
On: March 23, 2026 By: Kari Crane
Curious about what the U.S. imports most? We break down the top U.S. imports and how you can stay ahead of shifting trade policies by accurately calculating your import costs.
On: March 18, 2026 By: Kari Crane
Think moving off ITAR made your product easier to export? Discover what a 600 series ECCN really means under the EAR—and why licensing, EEI filing and military end-use rules still apply.
On: March 16, 2026 By: Kari Crane
Discover the top U.S. exports and leading destination markets in 2025 with updated Census data, plus resources exporters can use to grow in these markets in 2026.
On: March 6, 2026 By: Kari Crane
Tariffs after IEEPA are reshaping the policy playbook, U.S. trade hits a record $5.6 trillion while the deficit climbs to new highs, BIS pushes for tougher export penalties, and OFAC launches a new self-disclosure portal.
On: March 4, 2026 By: Kari Crane
Before you can decide if your product requires an export license, you need to check the reason(s) for control against the Commerce Country Chart. There are four factors that determine whether you need an export license: technical characteristics, destination, end use and end user.
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