On: August 27, 2018 By: Catherine J. Petersen
Some certificates of origin like the USMCA or CAFTA COO are voluntarily and should only be used when appropriate under the terms of a free trade agreement. Generic COOs, on the other hand, may be required for your exports in order for goods to clear customs in the destination country.
On: August 20, 2018 By: Joseph A. Robinson
While it's easier than ever to reach potential export customers, you should create a MAP -- a Marketing Action Plan -- to really grow export sales and profits. Fortunately, creating an export MAP doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive.
On: August 13, 2018 By: John Goodrich
Classifying your products for importing and exporting requires expertise in the properties of your products and the government rules of interpretation. Properly classifying your products can save your company a significant amount of money while helping prevent trade compliance violations.
On: August 6, 2018 By: Roy Becker
Make sure your export documents conform to the terms outlined in your letter of credit. Learn these three important letter of credit lessons to avoid a potential export disaster.
On: July 23, 2018 By: Hank Selby
Importers and exporters must accurately classify their products for customs. Here are strategies for finding the proper Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) or Schedule B codes for your products.
On: June 27, 2018 By: David Noah
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.)
On: June 13, 2018 By: David Noah
US export regulations make it illegal to export to certain individuals and organizations. Using a restricted party screening program makes compliance much easier. Find out how RPS programs work and how to make them a part of your Export Compliance Program.
On: June 11, 2018 By: Joseph A. Robinson
Companies that export items that require an export license must have a strong visitor control program in place or risk deemed export violations.
On: June 4, 2018 By: Roy Becker
Too often exporters receive a letter of credit and then become frustrated with the terms provided. Here's how to get started right.
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