On: May 24, 2023 By: David Noah
Freight forwarders play an important role in international trade, so it's important you find a forwarder who not only meets your needs but becomes a true partner in the process. When searching for an international freight forwarder for your exports, here are four things to look for.
On: May 22, 2023 By: David Noah
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.
On: May 17, 2023 By: Sean Whitworth
The Importer Security Filing (ISF), also referred to as the 10+2 rule, is a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) requirement for ocean cargo imports into the United States. Learn who is responsible for the filing and what information must be included.
On: May 15, 2023 By: David Noah
The basics of selling is universal. You want to make it as easy as possible for your potential customers to buy your products. When your company only quotes and invoices in US dollars, you may be losing sales to competitors who are willing to invoice in the buyer's currency.
On: May 10, 2023 By: David Noah
Even if you’re not shipping guns, weapons or biological substances that can be used for harmful purposes, you’re not excused from export compliance. Items created for commercial purposes can sometimes be adapted into something more destructive and something that needs an export license.
On: May 8, 2023 By: David Noah
To be a successful exporter, you need more than a smart export department. You need people in all areas of your organization who understand exporting. Here are six departments within your company that may be part of your export process and what they need to know.
On: May 8, 2023 By: Kari Crane
In the May edition of International Trade Briefing, you'll learn about changes in how BIS handles compliance violations and whistleblowing, concerns over the reduction of government personnel supporting small and medium-sized exporters, red flags to watch for to avoid Russia's attempts to evade sanctions, the digital trade boom, and the USTR's annual report on intellectual property protection and enforcement.
On: May 3, 2023 By: Kari Crane
Even if your business only sells domestically, you could still be held liable for export violations. But there are some precautions you can take to protect your business—know your customer, understand the regulations, use a destination control statement and maintain accurate records.
On: May 1, 2023 By: David Noah
Organizations that have a business disruption or disaster recovery plan in place are better prepared to respond to heretofore unthinkable problems like managing supply chain disruptions and monitoring and complying with ever-changing import and export compliance restrictions.
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