On: June 7, 2023 By: Lindsay Bernsen Wardlaw
U.S. export controls may apply to your import-only business that never ships goods outside the United States. Design work, software code, prototypes and ideas could all be subject to regulations, even if you never share with people sitting outside the U.S.
On: June 5, 2023 By: Kari Crane
Discover 31 fascinating facts about the current state of global trade, from record-breaking exports and imports to shifting trade partners and emerging trends. Despite challenges, global trade remains resilient and shows impressive growth.
On: May 17, 2023 By: Sean Whitworth
The Importer Security Filing (ISF), also referred to as the 10+2 rule, is a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) requirement for ocean cargo imports into the United States. Learn who is responsible for the filing and what information must be included.
On: May 10, 2023 By: David Noah
Even if you’re not shipping guns, weapons or biological substances that can be used for harmful purposes, you’re not excused from export compliance. Items created for commercial purposes can sometimes be adapted into something more destructive and something that needs an export license.
On: May 8, 2023 By: David Noah
To be a successful exporter, you need more than a smart export department. You need people in all areas of your organization who understand exporting. Here are six departments within your company that may be part of your export process and what they need to know.
On: May 3, 2023 By: Kari Crane
Even if your business only sells domestically, you could still be held liable for export violations. But there are some precautions you can take to protect your business—know your customer, understand the regulations, use a destination control statement and maintain accurate records.
On: May 1, 2023 By: David Noah
Organizations that have a business disruption or disaster recovery plan in place are better prepared to respond to heretofore unthinkable problems like managing supply chain disruptions and monitoring and complying with ever-changing import and export compliance restrictions.
On: April 26, 2023 By: Kari Crane
Providing the correct documentation for your exports is crucial to avoid delays, but it can become particularly challenging when import regulations change in foreign countries. While there's no single resource for this information, following these five strategies can increase your chances of clearing customs and getting paid on time.
On: April 17, 2023 By: David Noah
Most products don't need an export license, but some do. The first step in making that determination is finding the correct ECCN or USML codes for your goods and then checking the Commerce Country Chart. But that's not all. You must also know the end use and end user of your export.
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