On: April 3, 2024 By: Mitch Kostoulakos
Your Business Needs an ECP Now (and Common Mistakes to Avoid)
Don't delay export compliance! Learn why businesses procrastinate on Export Compliance Programs (ECPs) and common mistakes to avoid.
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On: March 27, 2024 By: Kari Crane
Top Exporting Challenges [Survey Data]
Unsure how your export practices compare to others? Our survey of exporters explores how they handle regulations, payment, costs, documentation and more. Plus, we share resources to navigate these challenges.
On: March 18, 2024 By: David Noah
Export Codes: ECCN vs. HS, HTS and Schedule B
The Export Commodity Control Number and Harmonized System numbers are used to classify your products for international trade, but they have distinct purposes. Some codes are used for export control, others are used by customs to determine duty rates and others for collecting stats.
On: March 6, 2024 By: Mitch Kostoulakos
What If Customs Disputes Your Export Valuation?
When exporters face customs valuation disputes abroad, knowing how to proceed can be tricky—communicating with customs in other countries is challenging, and every country has different procedures. We explain your options, especially if the valuation is too high.
On: February 7, 2024 By: David Noah
Standard vs. Routed Export Shipment: What's the Difference?
There's a difference between a standard export shipment where the buyer arranges the international transportation and a routed export transaction where the forwarding agent is arranging the freight. Under the U.S. Foreign Trade Regulations, it impacts who is responsible for filing the EEI through AESDirect.
On: January 15, 2024 By: Arnesh Roy
Using the Commerce Country Chart to Determine If You Need an Export License
Before you can decide if your product requires an export license, you need to check the reason(s) for control against the Commerce Country Chart. There are four factors that determine whether you need an export license: technical characteristics, destination, end use and end user.
On: December 26, 2023 By: Arnesh Roy
5 Reasons to Invest in Export Documentation Software
Successful exporters know that accurate export documents are important for getting your goods to their final destination and making sure you get paid on time. Export documentation software allows you to quickly create your export forms and help you stay compliant with export regulations.
On: December 20, 2023 By: David Noah
Export Compliance: You Can Outsource Responsibility, but You Can't Outsource Liability
Hiring a third-party vendor to help with your export process might be a good idea, but it doesn't relieve you of your export compliance responsibilities. You're still on the hook. If you’re not taking charge of your export compliance, you’re risking a lot. Here are some things to remember.
On: December 18, 2023 By: Arnesh Roy
Export Administration Regulations: Understanding Reasons for Control
Reasons for control identify why exporting certain products to certain countries requires exporters to apply for an export license from the U.S. government. Often there is more than one reason. We explain what those reasons are.
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