On: October 2, 2023 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: September 27, 2023 By: Lindsay Bernsen Wardlaw
Your exports may not appear to have a military application, but they could still be controlled by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations due to ITAR’s “see-through” rule. When an ITAR-controlled part is placed in your dual-use item, licensing restrictions could apply. And you might be surprised by some of the items that are considered defense articles.
On: September 25, 2023 By: Sean Whitworth
Exporters looking to ship liquids internationally should consider the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) tank, especially when shipping in large quantities. This article is one in a series explaining exporters' options for shipping liquids.
On: September 11, 2023 By: Kari Crane
Nonprofits shipping goods internationally for humanitarian causes are bound by the same export regulations as any other business, however there are some exemptions in place to facilitate their work. We explain the key export regulations that nonprofits need to understand and provide resources for exporting.
On: August 30, 2023 By: David Noah
If, in the course of doing business, you discover your company violated export regulations, you may want to consider filing an export compliance voluntary self-disclosure (VSD). New government policies include tougher penalties for non-disclosed cases and reward third parties that blow the whistle on competitors, so non-disclosure could be a particularly risky choice.
On: August 28, 2023 By: Sean Whitworth
Learn how to ship and package liquids for international transport. This article looks at the intermediate bulk container (IBC)—what liquids it can be used for, its advantages and disadvantages, and what to watch for when using one for your exports.
On: August 23, 2023 By: Mitch Kostoulakos
To export samples without customs delays, penalties or service issues, you need to understand the three Ds: Documentation, Description and Dollars.
On: August 9, 2023 By: Lindsay Bernsen Wardlaw
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.
On: July 19, 2023 By: David Noah
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.
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