On: January 24, 2024 By: David Noah
13 Useful Websites for Export Documentation & Promotion Help
Here’s a roundup of the U.S. government’s best sites that can help exporters learn more about export documentation, promotion and regulations.
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Export Compliance
Export Forms
Free Trade Agreements
Import Procedures
International Logistics
International Sales & Marketing
Passages Premium
Shipping Solutions Software
On: January 22, 2024 By: David Noah
NVOCC vs. Freight Forwarder: What's the Difference?
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: January 10, 2024 By: David Noah
Exporting to Brazil: What You Need to Know
Despite the fact that exporters to Brazil face high taxes, high import tariffs and a complicated tax system, Brazil is the 8th largest economy in the world and the United States’ 9th largest export market of goods. Here’s what you need to know to be successful in the Brazilian market.
On: January 3, 2024 By: Roberto Bergami
International Trade Risk: Regulatory Issues and Market Access
From customs compliance and export documents to import permits and labeling requirements, international transactions need to comply with regulations or face shipping delays and potentially lost payment. Learn how to best navigate these regulatory issues in markets with which you may be less familiar.
On: December 20, 2023 By: David Noah
Export Compliance: You Can Outsource Responsibility, but You Can't Outsource Liability
Hiring a third-party vendor to help with your export process might be a good idea, but it doesn't relieve you of your export compliance responsibilities. You're still on the hook. If you’re not taking charge of your export compliance, you’re risking a lot. Here are some things to remember.
On: December 13, 2023 By: Roberto Bergami
How to Use Chambers of Commerce and Trade Consulates to Minimize International Trade Risk
Chambers of commerce and trade consulates can be important partners on your journey as an exporter. Networking, documentation and helping you find reliable buyers and suppliers are a few of the roles they can play.
On: November 29, 2023 By: Roberto Bergami
International Trade Risk: Assessing Banks and Bank Risk
Banks play an essential role in international trade, but exporters and importers aren't always aware of the risks involved with dealing with certain banks, just as there are risks in doing business in certain countries. Here's how to review and analyze those potential risks.
On: November 27, 2023 By: David Noah
Exporting to Canada: What You Need to Know
Canada is often the first place many U.S. exporters look to share their goods. This article looks at the history of U.S. trade with Canada, how NAFTA and now the USMCA have altered trade with Canada, the process of exporting to Canada, and considerations for breaking into the Canadian market.
On: November 15, 2023 By: Roberto Bergami
Import-Export Due Diligence: Measuring Competitiveness
When evaluating potential foreign markets for your products, it's important to understand whether those markets encourage competitive business behaviors or whether they protect entrenched companies and institutions. Fair competition is good; unfair competition is not good.
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