On: November 16, 2022 By: David Noah
According to the Canada Border Services Agency, the Canada Customs Invoice (CCI) is a special invoice that incorporates more data elements than a standard commercial invoice. It is required for U.S. exports to Canada in certain situations, outlined in this article.
On: November 2, 2022 By: David Noah
Exporters use a Shipper's Letter of Instruction (SLI) to provide shipping instructions to their freight forwarders. It's a letter that tells your agent/forwarder how and where they need to send your products. It may also include the information they need to file your EEI through AESDirect.
On: October 10, 2022 By: Catherine J. Petersen
Your commercial invoice serves several important functions in the export process. Besides helping you get paid, it helps you clear customs, stay compliant with export regulations and collect against insurance policies if anything goes wrong. Here's what needs to appear on your invoices.
On: September 7, 2022 By: Catherine J. Petersen
The export packing list is one of the important documents you need for your export shipments. It provides the exporter, the freight forwarder and the ultimate consignee with information about your shipment, the packing details and the marks and numbers noted on the outside of the boxes.
On: June 27, 2022 By: David Noah
A non-free trade agreement certificate of origin is a document issued by an exporter that confirms and certifies the country of origin of its products. It is issued by the exporter, stamped by a chamber of commerce and supported by a commercial invoice declaring the same information.
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: April 11, 2022 By: David Noah
Passages are an opportunity to move forward, improve our knowledge and prepare for what's next. That's why we've renamed our blog Passages: The International Trade Blog. We want the name to reflect how our blog helps people find answers, improve understanding and advance their careers.
On: March 28, 2022 By: Sue Senger
U.S. exporters whose products qualify under the U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement (FTA) Rules of Origin may provide their Chilean customers considerable savings. To claim those savings, the buyer must provide customs with written declaration that the goods qualify.
On: March 2, 2022 By: Robert Smith
Depending on whether you ship domestically within the U.S. or you ship internationally, the regulations for shipping hazardous materials and dangerous goods can be different. You need to understand when a good is considered dangerous and when it is considered hazardous.
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