On: January 20, 2025 By: Kari Crane
Wondering about the difference between duties, tariffs and taxes? We’ll explain the costs you need to understand before importing or exporting and how to accurately calculate the true cost, or landed cost, of your goods, accounting for all the fees you'll need to pay.
On: January 13, 2025 By: David Noah
Under the Incoterms 2020 rules, CIF means the seller is responsible for loading goods on board the international vessel, cost of carriage to the port on the buyer's side, and insurance to that point. Liability for the goods transfers to the buyer as soon as the goods are loaded on the vessel.
On: January 13, 2025 By: Kari Crane
Catch up on the latest trade news in the January edition of International Trade Briefing. We cover BIS tightening export controls on semiconductor equipment, updates to the Boycott Requester List, and changes to AES filing requirements for 2025. Plus, learn about new Section 321 value warnings and the USTR’s investigation into Nicaragua’s labor practices. We also break down Phase VII of the Lacey Act enforcement and Mexico’s new apparel import ban under IMMEX. Watch now to see how these updates could impact your business!
On: January 8, 2025 By: David Noah
Most export regulations require you to keep copies of your export documents for a minimum of five years, but recent changes have bumped that requirement to 10 years in some situations. Learn how the updated rules affect document retention timelines, when the retention period starts and which export documents you must save.
On: January 6, 2025 By: Kari Crane
The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank) has two primary principles: filling financing gaps in private-sector financing and leveling the playing field for U.S. companies competing in global markets. They recently joined us for a webinar. This recap explains how their programs can help you.
On: January 1, 2025 By: Kari Crane
When it comes to export compliance, End-User Certificates (EUCs)—like Form BIS-711—can be an essential tool for proving due diligence and preventing unauthorized access to your exported goods. But when are they required? And how do you know when using an EUC is just good business?
On: December 26, 2024 By: Kari Crane
See what content your fellow exporters and importers found most useful this year!
On: December 20, 2024 By: Lisa Nemer
Shipping Solutions has released two new versions of its export documentation and compliance software: Shipping Solutions Professional and Enterprise Version 9.20 and Shipping Solutions Classic Version 8.20.
On: December 18, 2024 By: David Noah
An export license exception allows you to export or re-export items subject to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) that would otherwise require a license. We explain the license exceptions available and the four steps for determining if your export is eligible.
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