On: March 3, 2025     By: Arnesh Roy

A Glossary of International Shipping Terms

Don't be overwhelmed by the hundreds of international shipping terms. We've published a glossary of more than 250 trade terms used by importers and exporters. Bookmark this page and refer to it when you stumble across a word or acronym that has you stumped.

On: February 3, 2025     By: David Noah

No, You Probably Don't Need an Export License, But...

Most products don't need an export license, but some do. The first step in making that determination is finding the correct ECCN or USML codes for your goods and then checking the Commerce Country Chart. But that's not all. You must also know the end use and end user of your export.

On: November 11, 2024     By: Catherine J. Petersen

Deemed Exports: Exporting Without Shipping a Product

Learn how the Deemed Export Rule applies when sharing controlled technology with foreign nationals in the U.S. Even without shipping physical goods abroad, your company must comply with Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to avoid potential penalties.

On: October 21, 2024     By: David Noah

Understanding International Sales Contracts

An international sales contract is an agreement between a buyer and a seller that identifies the parties in the transaction, the goods being sold, the terms of the sale, and the price to be paid. While most exporters and importers don't create a formal written contract, there are many reasons why you should.

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