On: April 14, 2025 By: David Noah
Under the Incoterms 2020 rules, CPT 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 costs associated with delivering goods to the named place of destination.
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: April 7, 2025 By: David Noah
Understand the key differences between freight forwarders and customs brokers—who handles what, where their roles overlap, and how they can streamline your import and export processes.
On: April 3, 2025 By: Mitch Kostoulakos
Start 2025 on the right foot with a review of your export and import compliance processes. Follow these tips to audit your export/import codes, AES filing and more, and you'll feel confident heading into the new year!
On: April 2, 2025 By: Kari Crane
Curious about what the U.S. imports the most? From cars and oil to computers and vaccines, discover the top U.S. imports—and how you can stay ahead of shifting trade policies by accurately calculating your import costs.
On: April 2, 2025 By: Kari Crane
Catch up on the latest trade news in the April edition of International Trade Briefing. We cover record-high imports driven by tariff uncertainty, new moves to tighten control over trade regulations, and growing pushback against a $1.5 million fee on Chinese-built ships.
On: March 31, 2025 By: David Noah
Under the Incoterms 2020 rules, DDP puts the maximum risk and responsibility on the seller. That includes export clearance, international delivery and unloading, import clearance, payment of duty and other fees, and final delivery. It's rarely the best term to use for the seller or buyer.
On: March 26, 2025 By: Mitch Kostoulakos
To export samples without customs delays, penalties or service issues, you need to understand the three Ds: Documentation, Description and Dollars.
On: March 25, 2025 By: David Noah
Before you attempt to export goods from the U.S. to Israel, read this article.
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