On: July 23, 2025 By: David Noah
Have an international buyer asking for a quote? A proforma invoice is your go-to export document. Learn what it is, when to use it, what to include and how it helps you close the deal.
On: July 16, 2025 By: David Noah
Under the Incoterms 2020 rules, Free Alongside Ship (FAS) means the seller has fulfilled its obligation when the goods are made available alongside the ship. This term should only be used for sea and inland waterway transport and usually only for non-containerized bulk cargo, such as oil or grain.
On: July 14, 2025 By: David Noah
HS codes. HTS codes. Schedule B codes. It's important to properly classify your products for import and export. But product classification numbers can change. Do you know where to go for an update?
On: July 9, 2025 By: David Noah
The export declaration form, also known as the Shipper’s Export Declaration or SED, needs to be avoided. It's an obsolete export document that doesn't include all the information required for filing through AESDirect, and it leaves you vulnerable to errors. Here’s what to do instead.
On: June 25, 2025 By: David Noah
Under the Incoterms 2020 rules, CIP means the seller is responsible for delivering the goods to the first carrier, at which point risk transfers to the buyer. The seller is responsible for the transportation and insurance costs for delivering goods at least to the named place of destination.
On: June 9, 2025 By: David Noah
While many people use the terms freight forwarder and NVOCC interchangeably, there are important differences. Even more confusingly, a freight forwarder may sometimes operate as an agent for an NVOCC. Learn the differences between the two and when to use one or the other.
On: June 2, 2025 By: David Noah
It’s easier than ever to sell goods anywhere in the world. But that doesn’t mean you’re ready. There's a lot to know before you get promoted from accidental exporter to professional exporter. Here are 5 things you should worry about before you market, sell and ship goods internationally.
On: May 21, 2025 By: David Noah
When it comes to completing export documents, one of the first questions you might ask is: Where do I start? These seven resources will help you determine what export forms you need to create, what information you need to include, and what they should look like. It never hurts to ask for help.
On: May 19, 2025 By: Kari Crane
FOB (Free On Board) means different things in domestic and international trade. Learn the key differences between U.S. FOB and Incoterms 2020 FOB, when to use FCA instead and how to avoid costly shipping mistakes.
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