On: January 11, 2021 By: Matthew Silverman
Your HR department plays a critical role in ensuring export compliance, especially when dealing with deemed exports. We look at how to build a strong partnership with HR--including the information you should be able to count on HR to track and the training you need to be doing.
On: January 4, 2021 By: Hank Selby
The importer of record is legally responsible for identifying the proper Harmonized System (HS) classification for all goods being imported into the United States. Too many importers rely on their customs broker to make that classification for them. That can be a costly mistake.
On: December 28, 2020 By: Catherine J. Petersen
The trade term FOB has different meanings for domestic sales versus export sales. The FCA Incoterm is often a better choice for exporters. We compare FOB under the Uniform Commercial Code with the Incoterm 2020 rule Free Carrier.
On: December 17, 2020 By: David Noah
As you evaluate your current international trade operations and determine what is working and what needs to be improved, don’t forget to look at your partnerships with your customs broker, freight forwarder, and other logistics partners. We give you some tips about what you should look for.
On: December 16, 2020 By: David Noah
Download a free fillable commercial invoice. It is one of the most important documents you need to include with your export shipment. It’s required by customs and outlines the terms and conditions of the sale. Learn what needs to be included on your export invoice, and fill it out online.
On: December 9, 2020 By: David Noah
Successful exporters understand U.S. export regulations and put training and procedures in place to make sure that everyone at their company follows the rules. But even the best companies sometimes encounter violations. What do they do then? They don't panic, and they follow these tips.
On: November 23, 2020 By: John Goodrich
Before you can identify the proper Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) code for your products for importing and exporting, you need to understand the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI). In addition, there are some practical steps you need to follow to improve the classification process.
On: November 18, 2020 By: David Noah
LCL shipping stands for less than a container load. An LCL export describes a cargo loads that are not large enough to fill a full 20-foot or 40-foot shipping container.
On: November 11, 2020 By: David Noah
Here are five reasons exporting can be so much harder than domestic sales—(1) distance, (2) language and cultural barriers, (3) international trade terms, e.g. Incoterms 2020, (4) customs and country regulations, and (5) challenges getting paid—and resources and strategies for overcoming each.
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