On: March 3, 2025 By: Arnesh Roy
Don't be overwhelmed by the hundreds of international shipping terms. We've published a glossary of more than 250 trade terms used by importers and exporters. Bookmark this page and refer to it when you stumble across a word or acronym that has you stumped.
On: February 3, 2025 By: David Noah
Most products don't need an export license, but some do. The first step in making that determination is finding the correct ECCN or USML codes for your goods and then checking the Commerce Country Chart. But that's not all. You must also know the end use and end user of your export.
On: January 29, 2025 By: David Noah
There are a number of important steps that you must be follow to successfully complete an export transaction. We outline eight of those steps, along with the export documents you need to prepare to go along with each step—so you can successfully ship your goods and get paid on time.
On: January 27, 2025 By: Kari Crane
Have you heard someone mention Incoterms 2025? If that left you scratching your head, we explain what you need to understand about Incoterms and their role in defining buyer/seller responsibilities.
On: January 13, 2025 By: David Noah
Under the Incoterms 2020 rules, CIF means the seller is responsible for loading goods on board the international vessel, cost of carriage to the port on the buyer's side, and insurance to that point. Liability for the goods transfers to the buyer as soon as the goods are loaded on the vessel.
On: January 6, 2025 By: Kari Crane
The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank) has two primary principles: filling financing gaps in private-sector financing and leveling the playing field for U.S. companies competing in global markets. They recently joined us for a webinar. This recap explains how their programs can help you.
On: December 16, 2024 By: David Noah
Under the Incoterms 2020 rules, Ex Works (EXW) means the seller has fulfilled its obligation when the goods are made available to the buyer, usually at the seller’s location. Although it may sound like a great term for an exporter to use, there are reasons to avoid this international trade term.
On: November 25, 2024 By: David Noah
Under the Incoterms 2020 rules, Free Carrier (FCA) means the seller has fulfilled its obligation when the goods are loaded on the buyer's transport at their warehouse or made available to the buyer at a named place such as a freight forwarder's warehouse or a carrier's terminal. Learn more about the risks and responsibilities and get answers to FAQs.
On: November 11, 2024 By: Catherine J. Petersen
Learn how the Deemed Export Rule applies when sharing controlled technology with foreign nationals in the U.S. Even without shipping physical goods abroad, your company must comply with Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to avoid potential penalties.
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