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.
On: January 13, 2025 By: David Noah
Under the Incoterms 2020 rules, CIF means the seller is responsible for loading goods on board the international vessel, cost of carriage to the port on the buyer's side, and insurance to that point. Liability for the goods transfers to the buyer as soon as the goods are loaded on the vessel.
On: January 8, 2025 By: David Noah
Most export regulations require you to keep copies of your export documents for a minimum of five years, but recent changes have bumped that requirement to 10 years in some situations. Learn how the updated rules affect document retention timelines, when the retention period starts and which export documents you must save.
On: December 18, 2024 By: David Noah
An export license exception allows you to export or re-export items subject to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) that would otherwise require a license. We explain the license exceptions available and the four steps for determining if your export is eligible.
On: December 16, 2024 By: David Noah
Under the Incoterms 2020 rules, Ex Works (EXW) means the seller has fulfilled its obligation when the goods are made available to the buyer, usually at the seller’s location. Although it may sound like a great term for an exporter to use, there are reasons to avoid this international trade term.
On: December 9, 2024 By: David Noah
When exporting, companies may need to file their export information electronically to the Automated Export System (AES) before the goods leave the country. But what if AES isn't working? That's when Census and CBP may activate the AES Downtime Policy. Here's what you need to know.
On: November 25, 2024 By: David Noah
Under the Incoterms 2020 rules, Free Carrier (FCA) means the seller has fulfilled its obligation when the goods are loaded on the buyer's transport at their warehouse or made available to the buyer at a named place such as a freight forwarder's warehouse or a carrier's terminal. Learn more about the risks and responsibilities and get answers to FAQs.
On: November 20, 2024 By: David Noah
The Electronic Export Information (EEI) is the data that must be submitted to the Automated Export System (AES) through the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) portal whenever an AES filing is required. Learn how to file, who must file and what data points need to be included.
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