On: February 12, 2025 By: Kari Crane
Phase VII of the Lacey Act is now in effect, requiring importers to file declarations for over 250 new plant-based HTS codes. Learn what products are impacted, how to stay compliant and what this means for your supply chain. Plus, get a look ahead at Phase VIII.
On: February 10, 2025 By: David Noah
Exporters often use Harmonized System (HS), Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) and Schedule B codes interchangeably. They know these codes classify their products for international trade. While that's OK in casual conversation, it's important to know the differences when it comes to actual usage.
On: February 5, 2025 By: Sean Whitworth
The Importer Security Filing (ISF), also referred to as the 10+2 rule, is a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) requirement for ocean cargo imports into the United States. Learn who is responsible for the filing and what information must be included.
On: February 5, 2025 By: Kari Crane
Catch up on the latest trade news in the February edition of International Trade Briefing. We cover major trade shifts on tariffs and sanctions, new AI chip export controls and license exceptions, relaxed Syria sanctions following regime collapse, a new fillable form for Voluntary Self-Disclosures launching in March, and Mexico easing textile import restrictions under IMMEX.
On: February 3, 2025 By: David Noah
Most products don't need an export license, but some do. The first step in making that determination is finding the correct ECCN or USML codes for your goods and then checking the Commerce Country Chart. But that's not all. You must also know the end use and end user of your export.
On: January 13, 2025 By: David Noah
Under the Incoterms 2020 rules, CIF means the seller is responsible for loading goods on board the international vessel, cost of carriage to the port on the buyer's side, and insurance to that point. Liability for the goods transfers to the buyer as soon as the goods are loaded on the vessel.
On: January 13, 2025 By: Kari Crane
Catch up on the latest trade news in the January edition of International Trade Briefing. We cover BIS tightening export controls on semiconductor equipment, updates to the Boycott Requester List, and changes to AES filing requirements for 2025. Plus, learn about new Section 321 value warnings and the USTR’s investigation into Nicaragua’s labor practices. We also break down Phase VII of the Lacey Act enforcement and Mexico’s new apparel import ban under IMMEX. Watch now to see how these updates could impact your business!
On: January 8, 2025 By: David Noah
Most export regulations require you to keep copies of your export documents for a minimum of five years, but recent changes have bumped that requirement to 10 years in some situations. Learn how the updated rules affect document retention timelines, when the retention period starts and which export documents you must save.
On: January 6, 2025 By: Kari Crane
The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank) has two primary principles: filling financing gaps in private-sector financing and leveling the playing field for U.S. companies competing in global markets. They recently joined us for a webinar. This recap explains how their programs can help you.
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