On: June 30, 2025 By: Arnesh Roy
What’s the difference between a house bill of lading and a master bill of lading? One covers a single shipment, the other may include many. Learn how they work—and why it matters for your exports.
On: March 3, 2025 By: Arnesh Roy
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: January 15, 2024 By: Arnesh Roy
Before you can decide if your product requires an export license, you need to check the reason(s) for control against the Commerce Country Chart. There are four factors that determine whether you need an export license: technical characteristics, destination, end use and end user.
On: December 18, 2023 By: Arnesh Roy
Reasons for control identify why exporting certain products to certain countries requires exporters to apply for an export license from the U.S. government. Often there is more than one reason. We explain what those reasons are.
On: November 13, 2023 By: Arnesh Roy
The process for determining whether a product requires an export license depends on identifying the proper Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) and determining export destination. You can make a determination by thumbing through the regulations or relying on export compliance software.
On: August 2, 2023 By: Arnesh Roy
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 26, 2022 By: Arnesh Roy
There are three different parties who may be able to file the electronic export information (EEI) through the Automated Export System (AES). Learn who they are, when the EEI needs to be filed and how to file.
On: April 4, 2022 By: Arnesh Roy
From maintaining an export compliance manual and running internal audits to understanding product classification and license determination, these are nine aspects of export compliance that successful exporters should know. They'll protect your bottom line and keep you out of trouble with customs.
On: October 25, 2021 By: Arnesh Roy
We explain how to submit a commodity classification request—often referred to as a CCATS request—with BIS. It's one tool available to help exporters find the correct classification for their goods under Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
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