On: February 1, 2021 By: David Noah
Chambers of commerce are local organizations that promote, protect and represent the interests of businesses of all sizes—an important asset for exporters. Learn about the services they offer and how to find one that may be helpful to your needs.
On: January 27, 2021 By: David Noah
As an exporter, the Certificate of Free Sale is one document you may need—it states that your product is manufactured in the U.S. and available for sale without restrictions in the U.S. The president of the AWTCC answers your Certificate of Free Sale frequently asked questions.
On: January 20, 2021 By: David Noah
Feeling overwhelmed by product classification? This article (and free webinar) walks you through correctly classifying products for import and export: Learn how to navigate the Harmonized System (HS), the seven best practices for classifying products and the differences between HTS and Schedule B.
On: December 17, 2020 By: David Noah
As you evaluate your current international trade operations and determine what is working and what needs to be improved, don’t forget to look at your partnerships with your customs broker, freight forwarder, and other logistics partners. We give you some tips about what you should look for.
On: December 16, 2020 By: David Noah
Download a free fillable commercial invoice. It is one of the most important documents you need to include with your export shipment. It’s required by customs and outlines the terms and conditions of the sale. Learn what needs to be included on your export invoice, and fill it out online.
On: December 9, 2020 By: David Noah
Successful exporters understand U.S. export regulations and put training and procedures in place to make sure that everyone at their company follows the rules. But even the best companies sometimes encounter violations. What do they do then? They don't panic, and they follow these tips.
On: November 18, 2020 By: David Noah
LCL shipping stands for less than a container load. An LCL export describes a cargo loads that are not large enough to fill a full 20-foot or 40-foot shipping container.
On: November 16, 2020 By: David Noah
US export regulations control what you can ship to certain people, organizations and countries. These regulations have a broader reach than many people expect, and could apply to US-made goods in other countries or foreign-made goods in the United States. Here's what's controlled.
On: November 11, 2020 By: David Noah
Here are five reasons exporting can be so much harder than domestic sales—(1) distance, (2) language and cultural barriers, (3) international trade terms, e.g. Incoterms 2020, (4) customs and country regulations, and (5) challenges getting paid—and resources and strategies for overcoming each.
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