On: March 27, 2024 By: Kari Crane
Unsure how your export practices compare to others? Our survey of exporters explores how they handle regulations, payment, costs, documentation and more. Plus, we share resources to navigate these challenges.
On: February 14, 2024 By: Kari Crane
If you're concerned about securing payment for your international exports, bank drafts offer a layer of trust and protection, especially when dealing with unfamiliar clients or regions. This article explains how they work, benefits for exporters, and how to use them with letters of credit and documentary collections.
On: January 29, 2024 By: David Noah
Learn how to create a USMCA certificate of origin, and how to simplify the process and eliminate redundant data entry with Shipping Solutions. Every time you create a certificate of origin—whether once a year or more frequently—you will have a record of the certificates you’ve created.
On: September 13, 2023 By: Mitch Kostoulakos
Typically the commercial invoice value is used by U.S. Customs and Border Protection for duty calculation. But when the invoice value cannot be used or the transaction isn't clear-cut, CBP uses an appraisement hierarchy to ensure a fair and consistent valuation of imported goods for customs purposes. Learn how to apply the appraisement hierarchy.
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: 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 7, 2023 By: David Noah
A Certificate of Origin form is often required by customs when importing goods. Since the exporter is usually the party that sourced the goods, they generally are the party that prepares the Certificate and gets it chamberized when required. Here are some frequently asked questions about COOs.
On: June 12, 2023 By: Kari Crane
Learn how businesses can expand their reach, reduce costs and stay competitive in international markets by using free trade agreements (FTAs). We explain strategies for leveraging FTAs (including how to position your supply chain), share compliance tips, and explain who can benefit most from FTAs.
On: April 26, 2023 By: Kari Crane
Providing the correct documentation for your exports is crucial to avoid delays, but it can become particularly challenging when import regulations change in foreign countries. While there's no single resource for this information, following these five strategies can increase your chances of clearing customs and getting paid on time.
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