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.
On: December 16, 2020 By: David Noah
Download a free fillable commercial invoice. It is one of the most important documents you need to include with your export shipment. It’s required by customs and outlines the terms and conditions of the sale. Learn what needs to be included on your export invoice, and fill it out online.
On: November 2, 2020 By: David Noah
US exports to Israel no longer require the green US Certificate of Origin for Exports to Israel form. Instead, exporters whose goods qualify under the terms of the US-Israel Free Trade Agreement must include the U.S. Origin Invoice Declaration on their commercial invoice.
On: July 1, 2020 By: Lisa Nemer
When completing the NAFTA Certificate of Origin, it's often columns 7, 8 and 9—Preference Criteria, Producer and Net Cost—that confuse people. But it's those columns that are really the meat of the form. They determine whether or not your goods deserve preferential duty treatment.
On: May 27, 2020 By: David Noah
It seems like it has been in the news forever: USMCA is replacing NAFTA. Well, it's finally happening. Beginning July 1, 2020, the United States, Mexico and Canada are implementing their new free trade agreement. And for many importers and exporters, it's more than just NAFTA version 2.0.
On: April 27, 2020 By: David Noah
While using a Microsoft Word or other template for your export documents may seem easy, it can end up being a frustrating waste of time and money. Shipping Solutions export documentation software allows you to quickly and accurately create your export forms plus do so much more.
On: February 17, 2020 By: Catherine J. Petersen
A Manufacturer’s Affidavit may be required for your exports and imports. For exports, it may be used in lieu of a certificate of origin or to satisfy a letter of credit. For imports, it may help verify goods being returned are of US-origin, have not been altered, and are duty-free.
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