On: March 23, 2026 By: Kari Crane
What Are the Top U.S. Imports? [2026]
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 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.
On: February 18, 2026 By: Kari Crane
Export Administration Regulations (EAR) reasons for control identify why exporting certain products to certain countries requires exporters to apply for an export license from the U.S. government. Often there is more than one reason. We explain what those reasons are and how they impact export licensing.
On: February 16, 2026 By: Kari Crane
Especially in the pharmaceutical, food and chemical industries, you might need to include a certificate of analysis (COA) with your shipping documents. Learn what a COA is, when it's required for exports or imports, what it includes and how to create one that meets compliance standards.
On: February 11, 2026 By: Kari Crane
Learn how to identify the Ultimate Consignee in various export scenarios, from straightforward sales to more complex routed transactions. You'll need to identify the Ultimate Consignee to stay compliant with the Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR) and properly file through the Automated Export System (AES).
On: February 4, 2026 By: Kari Crane
BIS gets a funding surge, CBP goes digital, forced labor reviews move to a new portal and the U.S. trade deficit nearly doubles—plus, major deals shift the tariff landscape and False Claims Act recoveries hit a record. It's only February, and trade policy is already rewriting the rules.
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