On: November 18, 2020 By: David Noah
LCL Shipping: How It Applies to Exporters
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.
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On: November 11, 2020 By: David Noah
Why Does Exporting Have to Be So Hard?
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.
On: November 2, 2020 By: David Noah
U.S. Origin Invoice Declaration for Exports to Israel
US exports to Israel no longer require the green US Certificate of Origin for Exports to Israel form. Instead, exporters whose goods qualify under the terms of the US-Israel Free Trade Agreement must include the U.S. Origin Invoice Declaration on their commercial invoice.
On: October 26, 2020 By: John Goodrich
The Harmonized Tariff Schedule: General Rules of Interpretation Never Written (But Used Daily)
When determining the proper Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) code for your products, it's important to refer to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) for guidance. Unfortunately, some people rely on one or more of these six additional GRIs that aren't part of the official rules.
On: October 12, 2020 By: Arnesh Roy
Who's Who in Export Logistics
As an exporter, understanding the parties involved in international logistics and using the correct language is key to understanding everyone's role in the export process. It facilitates clear communication so that you, your customer, and your logistics partners are all on the same page.
On: October 5, 2020 By: David Noah
What Your Sales Team Needs to Know about Export Compliance
For many companies, export compliance is something that happens after a sale is made. That can be too late. In order for your company's compliance plan to work properly--and to ensure your sales team isn't wasting time and money--it's something they need to be aware of right from the start.
On: September 30, 2020 By: David Noah
Why Is the Census Bureau Monitoring Your Exports?
The Census Bureau does more than count the population of the U.S. It also gathers import-export trade statistics with the help of your electronic export information (EEI), the data that most exporters need to submit through AESDirect on the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) portal.
On: September 21, 2020 By: Catherine J. Petersen
Using Incoterms 2020 Rules to Finalize Your Export Sales Contract
Before you calculate your final selling price and negotiate a sales contract, you and your buyer must agree upon who is responsible for transporting the merchandise as it makes its international journey. Incoterms 2020 rules provide a framework for assigning these costs and associated risks.
On: August 24, 2020 By: Catherine J. Petersen
Schedule B Codes: 6 vs. 10 Digits
While Schedule B codes used for U.S. exports are 10-digits long, only the first six digits are the same as in the country of import. Each country is allowed to add up to four additional digits to further delineate the product. So how many digits do I include on my commercial invoice?
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