On: October 6, 2025 By: David Noah
Incoterms 2020 CFR: Spotlight on Cost and Freight
Learn what CFR (Cost and Freight) means under Incoterms 2020. Understand seller vs. buyer responsibilities, risks and best use cases.
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On: October 6, 2025 By: Kari Crane
International Trade Briefing: October 2025 [Video]
New Section 232 tariffs sidestep Supreme Court review and raise refund risks; Commerce tightens export controls on affiliates of restricted parties; CBP on alert for red flags in illegal transshipping and warns of steep penalties; CTPAT report highlights expanded benefits and new enforcement priorities; and ACE Portal gets long-awaited upgrade to enable electronic refunds.
On: October 1, 2025 By: David Noah
Products Subject to U.S. Export Regulations
U.S. export regulations control what you can ship to certain people, organizations and countries. These regulations have a broader reach than many people expect, and could apply to U.S.-made goods in other countries or foreign-made goods in the United States. Learn what's controlled.
On: September 29, 2025 By: David Noah
Buying Export Documentation Software: How Templates, Software & Enterprise Systems Compare
In this article, we’ll look at different ways for exporters to complete export documentation—manually through templates and documents, or through various types of software—and which method is best for small businesses, midsize businesses and larger companies.
On: September 24, 2025 By: Arnesh Roy
What Is Landed Cost?
Landed cost calculates the entire cost of importing or exporting your goods, including shipping, handling, customs duties and fees and more, allowing you to be more strategic and better prepared. We explain what's included in landed cost, the role of Incoterms and how software can simplify the process.
On: September 22, 2025 By: David Noah
Incoterms Comparison: DDP vs. DAP—What's the Difference?
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 17, 2025 By: David Noah
If You’re Relying on Your Freight Forwarder for Export Compliance, You’ve Probably Already Violated the Law
Are you still relying on your freight forwarder to make sure your exporting practices are compliant? Here's why that's a bad idea. (And, no, this isn't a criticism of freight forwarders.)
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On: September 15, 2025 By: Kari Crane
Classifying Your Products for Importing and Exporting [Webinar Recap]
Learn how to classify your products correctly for importing and exporting—especially amid rising U.S. tariffs. This article recaps key takeaways from Shipping Solutions’ two-part webinar series, covering HTS vs. Schedule B, general rules of interpretation, AES filing and avoiding costly classification mistakes.
On: September 10, 2025 By: David Noah
What Is Country of Origin Labeling? An Overview
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.
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