On: June 18, 2025 By: David Noah
Learn how to qualify your goods for duty-free treatment under CAFTA-DR. This guide explains rules of origin, regional value content and documentation requirements for U.S. exporters trading with Central America and the Dominican Republic.
On: June 16, 2025 By: Kari Crane
The 2025 tariffs are here—and they’re more complex than ever. Learn how new trade rules are affecting importers and exporters, what strategies can reduce your costs, and how to stay compliant in a fast-changing landscape.
On: April 9, 2025 By: David Noah
Overwhelmed by shifting tariffs? Learn practical strategies to help importers and exporters stay profitable—even when trade policies keep changing. From assessing exposure with a Landed Cost Calculator to leveraging Foreign Trade Zones and smart inventory management, these insights will help you navigate tariff volatility with confidence.
On: March 24, 2025 By: David Noah
The decision to participate in USMCA isn’t always a slam dunk—especially now, with talk of tariffs on Canada and Mexico raising questions about the agreement’s future. However, understanding how free trade certificates of origin work remains essential for exporters. Here are five reasons you may decide not to complete a USMCA Certificate of Origin.
On: October 30, 2024 By: Kari Crane
Want to give your business a competitive edge in global markets? Free trade agreements (FTAs) can help. In this article, we’ve pulled together the key takeaways from our recent webinar, The USMCA and Other Free Trade Agreements. You’ll learn how FTAs can help cut costs and get a handle on compliance, rules of origin and your responsibilities as an exporter.
On: March 25, 2024 By: Kari Crane
One of the final steps in claiming preferential treatment under a free trade agreement (FTA) is certifying and documenting the origin of your products. Learn where to find the requirements, which export documents can be used for qualification and the information that must be included.
On: March 11, 2024 By: Kari Crane
U.S. exports to FTA partner countries thrive, yet 70% of companies miss out, often because they find qualification too confusing. We explain the three primary ways goods can qualify for preferential treatment, including how to use the tariff shift method and the regional value content (RVC) method.
On: February 19, 2024 By: Kari Crane
Unlocking the benefits of free trade agreements (FTAs) often hinges on one crucial factor: rules of origin (ROOs). But their complexity often holds companies back. This article is your guide to understanding, locating and applying ROOs to your products.
On: February 5, 2024 By: Kari Crane
Leveraging free trade agreements (FTAs) can improve your bottom line and open up market access. When determining if your goods qualify for preferential treatment—and if using an FTA is worth the effort—the first step is finding the tariff rate for your goods using the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
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