On: December 17, 2020     By: David Noah

How to Choose the Right Customs Broker and Freight Forwarder

As you evaluate your current international trade operations and determine what is working and what needs to be improved, don’t forget to look at your partnerships with your customs broker, freight forwarder, and other logistics partners. We give you some tips about what you should look for.

On: August 26, 2020     By: David Noah

Shipping Solutions Import-Export Compliance Software

While it’s possible for companies to manually do all the work required for import-export compliance, it’s difficult. Regulations, product classifications, and denied party lists change. Fortunately there's software that makes following good compliance procedures much easier to perform.

On: February 17, 2020     By: Catherine J. Petersen

Defining and Using a Manufacturer’s Affidavit

A Manufacturer’s Affidavit may be required for your exports and imports. For exports, it may be used in lieu of a certificate of origin or to satisfy a letter of credit. For imports, it may help verify goods being returned are of US-origin, have not been altered, and are duty-free.

On: January 13, 2020     By: Arnesh Roy

Foreign Trade Zones: Advantages for Importers and Exporters

A Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) is a designated areas within the United States that is legally outside of the customs territory of the United States. Goods that reside within an established FTZ haven’t yet cleared customs allowing companies to save money and make their products more competitive.

On: October 9, 2019     By: David Noah

Incoterms 2020: Here's What's New

The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has released the new Incoterms 2020 rules that identify the responsibilities of buyers and sellers for the delivery of goods in international trade. The terms also identify when the risk for those goods transfer from the seller to the buyer.

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