On: April 11, 2022 By: David Noah
Passages are an opportunity to move forward, improve our knowledge and prepare for what's next. That's why we've renamed our blog Passages: The International Trade Blog. We want the name to reflect how our blog helps people find answers, improve understanding and advance their careers.
On: March 21, 2022 By: David Noah
Under the Incoterms 2020 rules, DPU means the seller is responsible for clearing the goods for export and bears all risks and costs associated with delivering the goods and unloading them at the named port or place of destination. The buyer is responsible for clearing them for import.
On: March 16, 2022 By: David Noah
N.E.S., or not elsewhere specified, is an important term to understand when determining the proper Export Commodity Control Number (ECCN) classification of your products for export compliance. Find out what it means and how it plays a role in the classification process.
On: March 9, 2022 By: Alberto Rodriguez-Baez
Your success as an exporter is closely tied to the success of your international distributors. We share five tips to ensure you choose the right partners. And if you're overwhelmed by the process, don't worry: Tip #1 highlights a plethora of organizations ready to help in your journey as an exporter.
On: February 28, 2022 By: Joseph A. Robinson
Trade missions are prearranged working trips conducted by organizations set up to serve the interest of exporters, such as the U.S. Department of Commerce, various state trade offices, chambers of commerce and industry associations. Here's why they're a good investment for your company.
On: February 16, 2022 By: David Noah
Small- and medium-sized companies often find it difficult to get bank loans to finance their exports. That's why several U.S. government agencies offer loan programs to provide the capital needed to finance export expansion efforts, acquire raw materials and provide export credit insurance.
On: February 2, 2022 By: David Noah
While you may be able to just dive in and start exporting, there comes a point when you need to create a strategic marketing and sales plan for your exports. An export plan will reduce risk and maximize your success.
On: January 12, 2022 By: Alberto Rodriguez-Baez
After signing a new international distributor, there are steps you can take to ensure this partnership is a long-term success. We explain how to use three practices—onboarding, training and communication—to make a new distributor a productive part of your network.
On: January 5, 2022 By: David Noah
On Jan. 1, 2022, the World Customs Organization updated the Harmonized System (HS) codes used throughout the world for importing and exporting. Those changes also impact U.S. HTS codes for imports and Schedule B codes for exports. Here’s what you need to know to ensure you're still correctly classifying your products.
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