On: October 15, 2025 By: Arnesh Roy
U.S. export regulations make it illegal to do business with people, companies and organizations that have been put on any of the government's many restricted party (also known as denied party) lists. Restricted party screening software makes it easy to quickly check the 140-plus lists.
On: October 13, 2025 By: David Noah
There are five common payment options used for exports. Letters of credit (LCs) are one of the most secure instruments available to international traders. They can protect the interests of both the exporter (seller) and the importer (buyer). But they can be time-consuming and expensive to use.
On: October 8, 2025 By: Kari Crane
Learn how to export from the U.S. to the EU without setting up a European entity. This webinar recap covers VAT, customs, compliance challenges—and how to overcome them.
On: October 6, 2025 By: David Noah
Learn what CFR (Cost and Freight) means under Incoterms 2020. Understand seller vs. buyer responsibilities, risks and best use cases.
On: October 6, 2025 By: Kari Crane
New Section 232 tariffs sidestep Supreme Court review and raise refund risks; Commerce tightens export controls on affiliates of restricted parties; CBP on alert for red flags in illegal transshipping and warns of steep penalties; CTPAT report highlights expanded benefits and new enforcement priorities; and ACE Portal gets long-awaited upgrade to enable electronic refunds.
On: October 1, 2025 By: David Noah
U.S. export regulations control what you can ship to certain people, organizations and countries. These regulations have a broader reach than many people expect, and could apply to U.S.-made goods in other countries or foreign-made goods in the United States. Learn what's controlled.
On: September 29, 2025 By: David Noah
In this article, we’ll look at different ways for exporters to complete export documentation—manually through templates and documents, or through various types of software—and which method is best for small businesses, midsize businesses and larger companies.
On: September 24, 2025 By: Arnesh Roy
Landed cost calculates the entire cost of importing or exporting your goods, including shipping, handling, customs duties and fees and more, allowing you to be more strategic and better prepared. We explain what's included in landed cost, the role of Incoterms and how software can simplify the process.
On: September 22, 2025 By: David Noah
Understand the key differences between the Incoterms 2020 rules DDP and DAP. Learn who pays import duties, when risk transfers and which term is best for your shipment.
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