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Export Compliance

On: August 9, 2023 By: Lindsay Bernsen Wardlaw

When U.S. Controls Apply to Your Non-U.S. Product: Understanding De Minimis Rules

If your product contains more than a de minimis amount of U.S.-origin content, or if your product is made in a facility using equipment that was produced using U.S. know-how, you may need a U.S. export license—even if production and shipment occur completely outside the U.S. Learn how to conduct a de minimis assessment to determine if these rules apply to your product.

International Trade Briefing: August 2023 [Video]

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On: August 9, 2023 By: Kari Crane

International Trade Briefing: August 2023 [Video]

This month's international trade news includes: what you need to know about new policies on self-disclosure of compliance violations, new antiboycott reporting requirements, a Section 301 update, more evidence of nearshoring, the 2023 National Export Strategy and more.

Import Procedures

On: August 2, 2023 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.

International Sales & Marketing

On: July 31, 2023 By: David Noah

Without an International Sales Contract, You're Setting Yourself Up for Failure

A sales contract is an agreement between a buyer and a seller that identifies the parties in the transaction, the goods or services being sold, the terms and conditions of the sale, and the price to be paid. International sales contracts are more complicated and must address more issues.

Exporting to the UK: What You Need to Know

International Sales & Marketing

On: July 26, 2023 By: David Noah

Exporting to the UK: What You Need to Know

The United Kingdom is a lucrative market for U.S. exporters. But how has Brexit impacted U.S./U.K. trade relations? We explore the opportunities and challenges of exporting to the U.K.

Anti-Dumping Duties (ADD) and Countervailing Duties (CVD): An Overview

Import Procedures

On: July 24, 2023 By: Mitch Kostoulakos

Anti-Dumping Duties (ADD) and Countervailing Duties (CVD): An Overview

Anti-dumping and countervailing duties (ADD/CVD) are used to protect the U.S. manufacturing industry from unfair trade practices. Understand how these duties are calculated, the impact on U.S. importers and how to determine if a commodity falls under ADD/CVD.

10 Steps for Correctly Completing a Shipper’s Letter of Instruction

Export Compliance

On: July 19, 2023 By: David Noah

10 Steps for Correctly Completing a Shipper’s Letter of Instruction

Exporters often prepare a Shipper’s Letter of Instruction (SLI) that provides shipping instructions to their freight forwarders. In cases where they don't do their own AES filing, the SLI can also give forwarders authority to submit the electronic export information (EEI) through AESDirect.

Export Compliance

On: July 17, 2023 By: David Noah

OFAC Compliance Best Practices

The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) enforces sanctions against people and organizations based on U.S. foreign policy and national security. Unlike other restricted party lists, complying with OFAC regulations involves more than just checking lists. We offer tips for compliance.

Exporters Need an ACE Account Even If They Aren't Filing through AESDirect

Export Compliance

On: July 12, 2023 By: David Noah

Exporters Need an ACE Account Even If They Aren't Filing through AESDirect

If your company is doing its own electronic export information (EEI) filings through AESDirect on the Automated Commercial Environment, it already has an ACE account. But if you're not doing your own AES filings, there are two important reasons your company should set up an account.

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