On: November 2, 2020 By: David Noah
US exports to Israel no longer require the green US Certificate of Origin for Exports to Israel form. Instead, exporters whose goods qualify under the terms of the US-Israel Free Trade Agreement must include the U.S. Origin Invoice Declaration on their commercial invoice.
On: October 26, 2020 By: John Goodrich
When determining the proper Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) code for your products, it's important to refer to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) for guidance. Unfortunately, some people rely on one or more of these six additional GRIs that aren't part of the official rules.
On: October 12, 2020 By: Arnesh Roy
As an exporter, understanding the parties involved in international logistics and using the correct language is key to understanding everyone's role in the export process. It facilitates clear communication so that you, your customer, and your logistics partners are all on the same page.
On: October 5, 2020 By: David Noah
For many companies, export compliance is something that happens after a sale is made. That can be too late. In order for your company's compliance plan to work properly--and to ensure your sales team isn't wasting time and money--it's something they need to be aware of right from the start.
On: September 30, 2020 By: David Noah
The Census Bureau does more than count the population of the U.S. It also gathers import-export trade statistics with the help of your electronic export information (EEI), the data that most exporters need to submit through AESDirect on the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) portal.
On: September 21, 2020 By: Catherine J. Petersen
Before you calculate your final selling price and negotiate a sales contract, you and your buyer must agree upon who is responsible for transporting the merchandise as it makes its international journey. Incoterms 2020 rules provide a framework for assigning these costs and associated risks.
On: September 16, 2020 By: David Noah
While you can’t eliminate the possibility of something going wrong in an export, there are specific steps you can take to identify potential risks, analyze and evaluate them, and take the proper precautions to minimize them. This article identifies seven steps for evaluating export risk.
On: September 8, 2020 By: Lisa Nemer
Every export shipment has to have them. The documentation required to export your goods out of the US, transport them to their destination, and clear customs in the country of import. The Shipping Solutions Getting Started video shows you how to quickly create accurate export paperwork.
On: September 2, 2020 By: David Noah
HS codes. HTS codes. Schedule B codes. It's important to properly classify your products for import and export. But product classification numbers can change. Do you know where to go for an update?
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