On: September 25, 2023 By: Sean Whitworth
Exporters looking to ship liquids internationally should consider the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) tank, especially when shipping in large quantities. This article is one in a series explaining exporters' options for shipping liquids.
On: September 11, 2023 By: Kari Crane
Nonprofits shipping goods internationally for humanitarian causes are bound by the same export regulations as any other business, however there are some exemptions in place to facilitate their work. We explain the key export regulations that nonprofits need to understand and provide resources for exporting.
On: August 28, 2023 By: Sean Whitworth
Learn how to ship and package liquids for international transport. This article looks at the intermediate bulk container (IBC)—what liquids it can be used for, its advantages and disadvantages, and what to watch for when using one for your exports.
On: August 9, 2023 By: Lindsay Bernsen Wardlaw
If your product contains more than a de minimis amount of U.S.-origin content, or if your product is made in a facility using equipment that was produced using U.S. know-how, you may need a U.S. export license—even if production and shipment occur completely outside the U.S. Learn how to conduct a de minimis assessment to determine if these rules apply to your product.
On: July 19, 2023 By: David Noah
Exporters often prepare a Shipper’s Letter of Instruction (SLI) that provides shipping instructions to their freight forwarders. In cases where they don't do their own AES filing, the SLI can also give forwarders authority to submit the electronic export information (EEI) through AESDirect.
On: July 17, 2023 By: David Noah
The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) enforces sanctions against people and organizations based on U.S. foreign policy and national security. Unlike other restricted party lists, complying with OFAC regulations involves more than just checking lists. We offer tips for compliance.
On: July 12, 2023 By: David Noah
If your company is doing its own electronic export information (EEI) filings through AESDirect on the Automated Commercial Environment, it already has an ACE account. But if you're not doing your own AES filings, there are two important reasons your company should set up an account.
On: July 10, 2023 By: David Noah
If hiring a full-time, in-house export compliance manager is not in the cards for your team, an outside consultant could be a good alternative. We explain what to consider when evaluating potential partners.
On: July 5, 2023 By: Lindsay Bernsen Wardlaw
Even if you're not exporting a U.S.-made product or shipping from the United States, export controls could apply to your shipment if your bill of materials has enough U.S. origin components or if you produce an item that relies heavily on U.S. expertise.
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