On: October 5, 2022 By: David Noah
It doesn't matter if your company is large or small. If you export, you need to comply with export regulations. Too many companies put export compliance on the back burner because they think it's too difficult to implement. But with the right tools—software designed for that purpose—it's easy to do right.
On: September 26, 2022 By: Arnesh Roy
There are three different parties who may be able to file the electronic export information (EEI) through the Automated Export System (AES). Learn who they are, when the EEI needs to be filed and how to file.
On: August 10, 2022 By: Kari Crane
The U.S. State Department's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) issued two open general licenses (OGLs) authorizing the reexports and retransfers of most unclassified defense articles to preapproved parties in Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom.
On: July 25, 2022 By: Kari Crane
The Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR) definitions for U.S. Principal Party in Interest (USPPI) Address and State of Origin are almost identical, yet the U.S. Census Bureau says many exporters aren't correctly reporting this data when filing through AES. Here's what you need to understand.
On: July 11, 2022 By: Leslie Glick
The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act creates a rebuttable presumption that goods produced in whole or in part in the Xinjiang region of China are produced with forced labor and therefore prohibited from importation. CBP has issued guidance to help importers comply with the new law.
On: July 6, 2022 By: Kari Crane
Most exporters use freight forwarders to manage international transportation for their goods. But, especially with shipping costs on the rise, you may wonder if you could save money by booking container space on your own. Before attempting to take on the role of freight forwarder, consider these four points.
On: June 22, 2022 By: David Noah
Also called an import-export coordinator or a logistics coordinator, an export coordinator is the point person for ensuring a company’s international cargo, goods and products are shipped in the most timely, efficient and compliant manner. When is the right time to hire one for your company?
On: June 1, 2022 By: David Noah
Successful exporters are able to coordinate a team of people within and outside their companies to ensure their goods reach their final destination on time, on budget, undamaged and without surprise. Here are four tips for managing an export team when one or more team members work remote.
On: April 11, 2022 By: David Noah
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