On: May 31, 2023 By: David Noah
In addition to customs duties, exporters may be paying Value Added Tax (VAT) to ship goods internationally. The good news is you may be able to get some of what can be a sizable amount of money refunded—if you know what to do.
On: May 24, 2023 By: David Noah
Freight forwarders play an important role in international trade, so it's important you find a forwarder who not only meets your needs but becomes a true partner in the process. When searching for an international freight forwarder for your exports, here are four things to look for.
On: May 15, 2023 By: David Noah
The basics of selling is universal. You want to make it as easy as possible for your potential customers to buy your products. When your company only quotes and invoices in US dollars, you may be losing sales to competitors who are willing to invoice in the buyer's currency.
On: May 10, 2023 By: David Noah
Even if you’re not shipping guns, weapons or biological substances that can be used for harmful purposes, you’re not excused from export compliance. Items created for commercial purposes can sometimes be adapted into something more destructive and something that needs an export license.
On: May 1, 2023 By: David Noah
Organizations that have a business disruption or disaster recovery plan in place are better prepared to respond to heretofore unthinkable problems like managing supply chain disruptions and monitoring and complying with ever-changing import and export compliance restrictions.
On: April 17, 2023 By: David Noah
Sean Whitworth, a trusted international trade expert in the 3PL space, explains all of those fees you see on your ocean freight invoice. Which rates are fixed and which can be negotiated? What strategies can importers and exporters use to keep fees under control? During this episode of A Deeper Look, Sean shares even more advice than his article on the same topic.
On: March 31, 2023 By: David Noah
Olga Torres, founder and managing member of Torres Law and its affiliate advisory firm, Torres Trade Advisory, answers questions about the new sanctions the White House announced on February 24, 2023, against Russia on the one-year anniversary of the Ukraine invasion.
On: March 15, 2023 By: David Noah
Whether they work alone or as part of a team of people, export documentation specialists help companies generate accurate export documents that ensure timely delivery of goods, facilitate quick payments from customers, and stay compliant with export regulations.
On: March 15, 2023 By: David Noah
Watch our conversation with Ted Murphy, partner at Sidley Austin LLP where he advises clients on international trade, trade policy and customs compliance. He explains how a recent court decision could signal a shift in how country of origin determinations are made when using substantial transformation, which, frustratingly to importers and exporters, is a subjective rule.
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