On: February 12, 2025     By: David Noah

12 Documents Required for Exporting

Once an international sale is made, the hard work is just beginning. You need to ship the goods to your buyer in a timely manner and make sure you get paid in full and on time. The key for both is to provide accurate export documents. Here we explain 12 of the most common export forms.

On: January 29, 2025     By: David Noah

The Export Shipping Documentation Process

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 8, 2025     By: David Noah

When Can You Throw Away Your Export Documents?

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 11, 2024     By: Lindsay Bernsen Wardlaw and Kaitlin Clark

What Are End-User Certificates and When Do You Need One?

End-User Certificates (EUCs) can make all the difference in protecting your exports and ensuring compliance with trade regulations. Learn when they’re needed, why they matter and how they help keep trade secure—without overcomplicating your process.

On: October 23, 2024     By: David Noah

Exporting Cars: What You Need to Know

Even if you are transporting a car from the U.S. for your own use, U.S. export regulations require that you present certain documents to Customs, and you must file your export information through the Automated Export System (AES) at least 72 hours in advance.

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