On: June 9, 2025 By: David Noah
While many people use the terms freight forwarder and NVOCC interchangeably, there are important differences. Even more confusingly, a freight forwarder may sometimes operate as an agent for an NVOCC. Learn the differences between the two and when to use one or the other.
On: June 4, 2025 By: David Noah
Think 'exporter' and 'USPPI' mean the same thing? Think again. Misunderstanding the difference could put your export compliance at risk. Learn the critical distinction every U.S. exporter needs to know.
On: June 2, 2025 By: David Noah
It’s easier than ever to sell goods anywhere in the world. But that doesn’t mean you’re ready. There's a lot to know before you get promoted from accidental exporter to professional exporter. Here are 5 things you should worry about before you market, sell and ship goods internationally.
On: May 28, 2025 By: David Noah
The U.S. requires exporters to submit Electronic Export Information (EEI) on shipments to most foreign destinations if those shipments are valued at more than $2,500. In this article, we answer the most frequently asked questions about filing EEI through AESDirect on the ACE platform.
On: May 21, 2025 By: David Noah
When it comes to completing export documents, one of the first questions you might ask is: Where do I start? These seven resources will help you determine what export forms you need to create, what information you need to include, and what they should look like. It never hurts to ask for help.
On: May 5, 2025 By: David Noah
Under the Incoterms 2020 rules, Free On Board (FOB) means the seller has fulfilled its obligation when the goods are loaded on the vessel nominated by the buyer. 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: April 30, 2025 By: David Noah
When agreeing to a routed export transaction, an exporter faces several potential risks: the Electronic Export Information may be filed incorrectly or not at all; export compliance violations may occur; you can't choose the freight forwarder; and you may not know where your goods end up.
On: April 28, 2025 By: David Noah
Duty drawback is one of the least understood and most underutilized programs available to U.S. exporters. If they qualify, exporters can use the duty drawback program to reclaim up to 99% of the duties they paid on their imported goods.
On: April 23, 2025 By: David Noah
Not sure when to use an HS code vs. a Schedule B number? You’re not alone. Many U.S. exporters use the terms interchangeably—but getting them wrong can lead to compliance issues, shipping delays and incorrect AESDirect filings.
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