On: May 20, 2016 By: Prema Nakra
Use the CE Marking When Exporting to the European Union
A CE Mark means a product meets the standards established by the European Union (EU) and is qualified for sale in those countries.
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On: April 18, 2016 By: David Noah
Export Codes, Classifications and Numbers, Oh My!
For exporters, figuring out the dozens of codes, classifications and numbers can be scary. We'll help you figure out what's what!
On: February 29, 2016 By: Roy Becker
The Case of the Disappearing Export Shipment
For many exporters, freight forwarders can be invaluable partners to move goods around the world. But always vet your forwarder first for trustworthiness.
On: January 18, 2016 By: Joseph A. Robinson
From EXW to DDP: Incoterms 2020 Plain and Simple
As an exporter, you need to understand Incoterms 2020 from Ex Works (EXW) to Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) and everything in between. Here's a basic overview of what Incoterms are, when they are used, and how they are used.
On: December 14, 2015 By: David Noah
What's a Letter of Credit? (Infographic)
This infographic illustrates how a letter of credit is used in exporting & importing to ensure the seller gets paid and the buyer receives the goods.
On: November 30, 2015 By: Roy Becker
A Letter of Credit Helps an Oil Company Recover Millions in Losses
Here's how a U.S. oil company used a letter of credit to recover millions in losses when an oil processing plant was nationalized in Venezuela.
On: October 26, 2015 By: Chris Lidberg
Finding a Bank for a Back-to-Back Letter of Credit May Be Difficult
While back-to-back letters of credit protect the middleman in an export transaction, banks are wary of this arrangement because it puts them at risk.
On: October 5, 2015 By: Roy Becker
A Letter of Credit Is Not a Sales Contract
When there's a pricing mistake in a transaction, a letter of credit is not a sales contract. Read a true story on what can go wrong.
On: September 16, 2015 By: David Noah
8 Free Resources for Training Exporters
If you have a limited budget for training your employees about export regulations, here are several free resources that can help you get up and running.
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