On: April 20, 2020 By: Arnesh Roy
Most exporters are familiar with the three primary export regulations: Export Administration Regulations (EAR), Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR), and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). But there are dozens of other agencies that play a role in the export compliance process.
On: February 26, 2020 By: David Noah
The U.S. Foreign Trade Regulations identify the various parties in an export transaction including a U.S. Principal Party in Interest (USPPI) who may or may not be the same party as the exporter. It's important to understand the difference between the two and the responsibilities of both.
On: February 24, 2020 By: Lisa Nemer
There are different ways you can classify your goods for import and export. Sometimes governments classify goods on the basis of their objective characteristics. Sometimes they classify them based on their use. This article compares two types of government classifications: HS and ECCN.
On: December 16, 2019 By: John Goodrich
If your company is serious about international trade compliance, it will want to create a compliance office to oversee and control your organization's import and export activities. But where should that office reside—sales, accounting, shipping, legal, purchasing or supply chain?
On: December 11, 2019 By: David Noah
It's easy to get frustrated by the amount of time it takes to complete your export documents. Companies can spend two hours or more on every single export shipment, which can quickly consume an entire day. Here are 10 time-saving tips for creating and organizing accurate export forms.
On: December 9, 2019 By: Arnesh Roy
As an exporter, you must ensure your exports will not be used by an end user or for an end use prohibited by the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). That means screening your customers against denied party lists and watching for Red Flags.
On: November 11, 2019 By: Arnesh Roy
Determining whether or not your item requires an export license or is eligible for an export license exception requires knowing what a series of acronyms mean in the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Use these two charts as reference while you comb through the EAR.
On: September 4, 2019 By: David Noah
An export compliance program (ECP) helps companies successfully complete their export journey and avoid violating the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Here's why your company needs one and the elements it should include.
On: August 26, 2019 By: David Noah
Having accurate export documents is imperative to your company. They help ensure your shipments arrive on time and you get paid quickly, they save you money in shipping and storage fees, and they reduce the likelihood you're violating export regulations that expose you to potential fines.
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