On: September 22, 2025 By: David Noah
Understand the key differences between the Incoterms 2020 rules DDP and DAP. Learn who pays import duties, when risk transfers and which term is best for your shipment.
On: September 10, 2025 By: David Noah
Importers and exporters must properly identify and label the country of origin of their goods. It's used by customs authorities to identify duty rates, preferential trade agreements, trade sanctions and import quotas that may apply. Labels on goods also allow users to know their origin.
On: August 4, 2025 By: David Noah
Learn the 9 essential steps every exporter must take before shipping internationally—from product classification and Incoterms to compliance, freight forwarders and getting paid. A must-read checklist for new and growing U.S. exporters.
On: July 28, 2025 By: David Noah
The Commercial Service is one of the most underutilized resources for U.S. exporters. They include a variety of affordable services that can help you begin or grow your company's exports. Here's how you can tap into their network of domestic and foreign offices.
On: July 23, 2025 By: David Noah
Have an international buyer asking for a quote? A proforma invoice is your go-to export document. Learn what it is, when to use it, what to include and how it helps you close the deal.
On: July 16, 2025 By: David Noah
Under the Incoterms 2020 rules, Free Alongside Ship (FAS) means the seller has fulfilled its obligation when the goods are made available alongside the ship. This term should only be used for sea and inland waterway transport and usually only for non-containerized bulk cargo, such as oil or grain.
On: July 14, 2025 By: David Noah
HS codes. HTS codes. Schedule B codes. It's important to properly classify your products for import and export. But product classification numbers can change. Do you know where to go for an update?
On: July 9, 2025 By: David Noah
The export declaration form, also known as the Shipper’s Export Declaration or SED, needs to be avoided. It's an obsolete export document that doesn't include all the information required for filing through AESDirect, and it leaves you vulnerable to errors. Here’s what to do instead.
On: June 25, 2025 By: David Noah
Under the Incoterms 2020 rules, CIP means the seller is responsible for delivering the goods to the first carrier, at which point risk transfers to the buyer. The seller is responsible for the transportation and insurance costs for delivering goods at least to the named place of destination.
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