On: October 27, 2021 By: Alberto Rodriguez-Baez
You're counting on your international distributors to deliver results for your company, which is why you need to make sure you're hiring the right partners. What to ask during an interview and other important steps you should take to ensure you choose the right distributors.
On: October 25, 2021 By: Arnesh Roy
We explain how to submit a commodity classification request—often referred to as a CCATS request—with BIS. It's one tool available to help exporters find the correct classification for their goods under Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
On: October 20, 2021 By: Richard Corson
Assessing political risk in international markets should be part of every exporter's business strategy—otherwise you could be putting a lot on the line. If this type of risk management hasn't made your priority list, there are a few simple things you can do to get started.
On: October 18, 2021 By: David Noah
Thanks to the Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement, you may not have to pay tariffs on your goods if you are exporting to one of six partner countries. We look at how the CAFTA-DR has impacted trade in this region and how to know if your goods qualify under the FTA.
On: September 29, 2021 By: Arnesh Roy
The Order of Review is a process exporters can use to find which agency controls their exports and then properly classify their products with the correct USML or ECCN codes. We offer a step-by-step look at how to use the Order of Review and ultimately decide if your product needs an export license.
On: September 20, 2021 By: Matthew Silverman
A strong trade compliance program provides added financial value for your company, but its success is much harder to quantify than say your sales team bringing in a new deal. We share ways for trade compliance teams to measure their contributions and proactive steps they can take to develop new business opportunities.
On: September 13, 2021 By: Alberto Rodriguez-Baez
An International Distribution Prospectus (IDP) is an important tool in the search for international distributors who will deliver results. We explain the benefits, how to create one and share real examples that you can use to guide the process at your company.
On: August 9, 2021 By: Arnesh Roy
Confused about 600 series ECCNs? You're not alone! Items included in the 600 series previously appeared on the USML but were transferred to the EAR to loosen restrictions and make it easier to export these items to NATO countries. Here's what you need to know to ensure your products are correctly classified.
On: July 28, 2021 By: David Noah
Do you really need a trade compliance certification to be a professional exporter? I share my thoughts—and six other aspects of export compliance that companies should instead (or also) consider.
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