On: February 12, 2024     By: Arnesh Roy

House Bill of Lading vs. Master Bill of Lading

A house bill of lading is always a receipt for a shipment from one exporter, while a master bill of lading is a receipt that could potentially cover the shipments of many exporters, as they are consolidated by the carrier into a larger shipment.

On: February 7, 2024     By: David Noah

Standard vs. Routed Export Shipment: What's the Difference?

There's a difference between a standard export shipment where the buyer arranges the international transportation and a routed export transaction where the forwarding agent is arranging the freight. Under the U.S. Foreign Trade Regulations, it impacts who is responsible for filing the EEI through AESDirect.

On: February 5, 2024     By: Kari Crane

How to Determine Free Trade Agreement (FTA) Tariff Rates

Leveraging free trade agreements (FTAs) can improve your bottom line and open up market access. When determining if your goods qualify for preferential treatment—and if using an FTA is worth the effort—the first step is finding the tariff rate for your goods using the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

On: January 31, 2024     By: David Noah

Exporting to Japan: What You Need to Know

The United States’ relationship with Japan is complex. Its culture, large middle class, aging population and turbulent economic history make exporting to Japan both promising and difficult. Here are some benefits and considerations for companies looking to break into the Japanese market.

On: January 29, 2024     By: David Noah

USMCA Certificate of Origin Filling Software and How to Complete It

Learn how to create a USMCA certificate of origin, and how to simplify the process and eliminate redundant data entry with Shipping Solutions. Every time you create a certificate of origin—whether once a year or more frequently—you will have a record of the certificates you’ve created.

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