On: March 26, 2025 By: Mitch Kostoulakos
Exporting Samples: What You Need to Know
To export samples without customs delays, penalties or service issues, you need to understand the three Ds: Documentation, Description and Dollars.
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On: March 10, 2025 By: Mitch Kostoulakos
Stuck in Customs Limbo? How to Prevent Costly Shipping Delays
Most customs delays happen because of these three common mistakes on the commercial invoice—and they’re easy to prevent! Follow these best practices to keep your shipments moving and avoid costly disruptions.
On: January 2, 2025 By: Mitch Kostoulakos
2025 Trade Compliance Checklist for Exporters and Importers
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: September 30, 2024 By: Mitch Kostoulakos
Shipping to Canada: What You Need to Know About CARM
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) project is a multi-year digital initiative that will change how CBSA collects duties and taxes for goods imported into Canada. Here's what you need to know to prepare for its rollout.
On: June 17, 2024 By: Mitch Kostoulakos
Export Compliance Needs C-Level Leadership
Learn how to convince senior management of the importance of export compliance. We explain the risks (fines), benefits (growth) and how to present a winning case for a strong compliance program.
On: April 3, 2024 By: Mitch Kostoulakos
Your Business Needs an ECP Now (and Common Mistakes to Avoid)
Don't delay export compliance! Learn why businesses procrastinate on Export Compliance Programs (ECPs) and common mistakes to avoid.
On: March 6, 2024 By: Mitch Kostoulakos
What If Customs Disputes Your Export Valuation?
When exporters face customs valuation disputes abroad, knowing how to proceed can be tricky—communicating with customs in other countries is challenging, and every country has different procedures. We explain your options, especially if the valuation is too high.
On: January 8, 2024 By: Mitch Kostoulakos
Navigating Supply Chain Audits: Guidelines for Exporters and Importers
Conducting regular supply chain audits is important for companies of all sizes that want to build a resilient supply chain that can react to disruptions. These are some of the areas to consider when evaluating your supply chain.
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On: November 8, 2023 By: Mitch Kostoulakos
U.S. Slips to 17th in World Bank Logistics Performance Index [2023]
The World Bank Logistics Performance Index (LPI) ranks countries based in part on customs efficiency, infrastructure quality and shipment timeliness. We take a look at how the U.S. fared in the 2023 ranking, key takeaways and the countries that scored in the top 10.
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