On: October 10, 2022 By: Catherine J. Petersen
Your commercial invoice serves several important functions in the export process. Besides helping you get paid, it helps you clear customs, stay compliant with export regulations and collect against insurance policies if anything goes wrong. Here's what needs to appear on your invoices.
On: September 7, 2022 By: Catherine J. Petersen
The export packing list is one of the important documents you need for your export shipments. It provides the exporter, the freight forwarder and the ultimate consignee with information about your shipment, the packing details and the marks and numbers noted on the outside of the boxes.
On: June 27, 2022 By: David Noah
A non-free trade agreement certificate of origin is a document issued by an exporter that confirms and certifies the country of origin of its products. It is issued by the exporter, stamped by a chamber of commerce and supported by a commercial invoice declaring the same information.
On: June 22, 2022 By: David Noah
Also called an import-export coordinator or a logistics coordinator, an export coordinator is the point person for ensuring a company’s international cargo, goods and products are shipped in the most timely, efficient and compliant manner. When is the right time to hire one for your company?
On: March 28, 2022 By: Sue Senger
U.S. exporters whose products qualify under the U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement (FTA) Rules of Origin may provide their Chilean customers considerable savings. To claim those savings, the buyer must provide customs with written declaration that the goods qualify.
On: March 2, 2022 By: Robert Smith
Depending on whether you ship domestically within the U.S. or you ship internationally, the regulations for shipping hazardous materials and dangerous goods can be different. You need to understand when a good is considered dangerous and when it is considered hazardous.
On: October 18, 2021 By: David Noah
Thanks to the Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement, you may not have to pay tariffs on your goods if you are exporting to one of six partner countries. We look at how the CAFTA-DR has impacted trade in this region and how to know if your goods qualify under the FTA.
On: February 8, 2021 By: Catherine J. Petersen
Regardless of where you are exporting, the seller needs to prepare and provide export documentation so the buyer can quickly clear customs. Some documents are required by all importing countries; others are country specific. In either case, the paperwork needs to be filled out correctly.
On: February 1, 2021 By: David Noah
Chambers of commerce are local organizations that promote, protect and represent the interests of businesses of all sizes—an important asset for exporters. Learn about the services they offer and how to find one that may be helpful to your needs.
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