On: April 9, 2025 By: David Noah
Overwhelmed by shifting tariffs? Learn practical strategies to help importers and exporters stay profitable—even when trade policies keep changing. From assessing exposure with a Landed Cost Calculator to leveraging Foreign Trade Zones and smart inventory management, these insights will help you navigate tariff volatility with confidence.
On: April 7, 2025 By: David Noah
Understand the key differences between freight forwarders and customs brokers—who handles what, where their roles overlap, and how they can streamline your import and export processes.
On: April 3, 2025 By: Mitch Kostoulakos
Start 2025 on the right foot with a review of your export and import compliance processes. Follow these tips to audit your export/import codes, AES filing and more, and you'll feel confident heading into the new year!
On: April 2, 2025 By: Kari Crane
Catch up on the latest trade news in the April edition of International Trade Briefing. We cover record-high imports driven by tariff uncertainty, new moves to tighten control over trade regulations, and growing pushback against a $1.5 million fee on Chinese-built ships.
On: March 31, 2025 By: David Noah
Learn how Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) under Incoterms 2020 places maximum responsibility on the seller, including import duties, taxes and customs clearance. Understand the risks and how to protect yourself when using DDP. It's rarely the best term to use for the seller or buyer.
On: March 26, 2025 By: Mitch Kostoulakos
To export samples without customs delays, penalties or service issues, you need to understand the three Ds: Documentation, Description and Dollars.
On: March 25, 2025 By: David Noah
Before you attempt to export goods from the U.S. to Israel, read this article.
On: March 24, 2025 By: David Noah
The decision to participate in USMCA isn’t always a slam dunk—especially now, with regular talk of new tariffs and questions about the agreement’s future. However, understanding how free trade certificates of origin work remains essential for exporters. Here are five reasons you may decide not to complete a USMCA Certificate of Origin.
On: March 19, 2025 By: Kari Crane
Reshoring production? EXIM’s Make More in America Initiative (MMIA) offers financing for U.S. manufacturing tied to exports, with priority for small businesses.
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