On: February 19, 2025 By: Kari Crane
Ever wonder which ports keep global trade moving? From Shanghai to Los Angeles, we’re breaking down the world’s busiest ports—who’s on top, what’s changing and what it means for exporters like you. Plus, find out why U.S. ports are seeing a surge.
On: February 17, 2025 By: Kari Crane
The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) forbids payments to foreign officials to attract or keep business. The DOJ is pausing FCPA enforcement and new investigations, but that doesn’t mean businesses should deprioritize compliance. Learn what's changing and what it means for U.S. businesses.
On: February 12, 2025 By: David Noah
Once an international sale is made, the hard work is just beginning. You need to ship the goods to your buyer in a timely manner and make sure you get paid in full and on time. The key for both is to provide accurate export documents. Here we explain 12 of the most common export forms.
On: February 12, 2025 By: Kari Crane
Phase VII of the Lacey Act is now in effect, requiring importers to file declarations for over 250 new plant-based HTS codes. Learn what products are impacted, how to stay compliant and what this means for your supply chain. Plus, get a look ahead at Phase VIII.
On: February 10, 2025 By: David Noah
Exporters often use Harmonized System (HS), Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) and Schedule B codes interchangeably. They know these codes classify their products for international trade. While that's OK in casual conversation, it's important to know the differences when it comes to actual usage.
On: February 5, 2025 By: Sean Whitworth
The Importer Security Filing (ISF), also referred to as the 10+2 rule, is a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) requirement for ocean cargo imports into the United States. Learn who is responsible for the filing and what information must be included.
On: February 5, 2025 By: Kari Crane
Catch up on the latest trade news in the February edition of International Trade Briefing. We cover major trade shifts on tariffs and sanctions, new AI chip export controls and license exceptions, relaxed Syria sanctions following regime collapse, a new fillable form for Voluntary Self-Disclosures launching in March, and Mexico easing textile import restrictions under IMMEX.
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.
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