On: May 11, 2026 By: Kari Crane
FPPI vs. Ultimate Consignee: What’s the Difference?
Confused about FPPI vs. ultimate consignee? This guide explains each role, common export scenarios and how to avoid AES filing mistakes.
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On: May 6, 2026 By: David Noah
FAQ: Filing Your EEI through AES
Confused about AES filing requirements? This FAQ answers common EEI questions including who must file, when filing is required, penalties and more.
On: March 18, 2026 By: Kari Crane
Export Compliance: 600 Series ECCNs Explained
Think moving off ITAR made your product easier to export? Discover what a 600 series ECCN really means under the EAR—and why licensing, EEI filing and military end-use rules still apply.
On: March 11, 2026 By: David Noah
Who Is the Foreign Principal Party in Interest (FPPI) and Why Are They Important?
Learn who the Foreign Principal Party in Interest (FPPI) is under the U.S. Foreign Trade Regulations, what their responsibilities are in a routed export transactions and how to ensure compliance with filing the EEI through AES.
On: March 4, 2026 By: Kari Crane
How to Use the Commerce Country Chart to Determine If You Need an Export License
Before you can decide if your product requires an export license, you need to check the reason(s) for control against the Commerce Country Chart. There are four factors that determine whether you need an export license: technical characteristics, destination, end use and end user.
On: March 2, 2026 By: David Noah
What Is a Destination Control Statement and Why Should It Be on Your Commercial Invoice?
The Destination Control Statement is a legal statement required on your export invoice under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). It clarifies what happens to shipments, essentially stating that the buyer isn’t going to take the goods and forward them to another country.
On: February 25, 2026 By: David Noah
Understanding U.S. Principal Party in Interest (USPPI)
Learn how to identify the U.S. Principal Party in Interest (USPPI), understand routed export responsibilities and apply the 2025 Foreign Trade Regulation updates using real-world case studies.
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On: February 18, 2026 By: Kari Crane
Understanding Reasons for Control Under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)
Export Administration Regulations (EAR) reasons for control identify why exporting certain products to certain countries requires exporters to apply for an export license from the U.S. government. Often there is more than one reason. We explain what those reasons are and how they impact export licensing.
On: February 16, 2026 By: Kari Crane
What Is a Certificate of Analysis?
Especially in the pharmaceutical, food and chemical industries, you might need to include a certificate of analysis (COA) with your shipping documents. Learn what a COA is, when it's required for exports or imports, what it includes and how to create one that meets compliance standards.
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