On: October 22, 2018 By: Catherine J. Petersen
If your export customer asks for a commercial invoice with a low value for customs purposes, make sure you decline the request or you could face severe penalties. While it may seem harmless enough to make a small adjustment, the consequences can be quite large including large monetary fines.
On: September 26, 2018 By: David Noah
Of course you never want to face an export compliance audit by the U.S. Office of Export Enforcement, the FBI, or some other government agency. But that doesn't mean you shouldn't plan for one. Here are three key steps your company should follow to plan for — and survive — an audit.
On: September 24, 2018 By: Catherine J. Petersen
U.S. export regulations apply to items that may be manufactured for commercial purposes but which may be used or can be modified and used for military or terrorism purposes. These are considered dual-use goods and may require an export license before they can be exported or re-exported.
On: June 27, 2018 By: David Noah
Are you still relying on your freight forwarder to make sure your exporting practices are compliant? Here's why that's a bad idea. (And, no, this isn't a criticism of freight forwarders.)
On: June 13, 2018 By: David Noah
US export regulations make it illegal to export to certain individuals and organizations. Using a restricted party screening program makes compliance much easier. Find out how RPS programs work and how to make them a part of your Export Compliance Program.
On: June 11, 2018 By: Joseph A. Robinson
Companies that export items that require an export license must have a strong visitor control program in place or risk deemed export violations.
On: May 9, 2018 By: David Noah
When it comes to signing the documents that accompany an export shipment, applying for an export license, filling out a NAFTA or other FTA certificate of origin, or completing other parts of the export process, too many companies don't give enough thought about who should sign all this paperwork.
On: March 14, 2018 By: David Noah
There are certain situations where including an HS number on your export invoice could actually backfire. I explain the two most compelling reasons not to include the Harmonized System code.
On: March 12, 2018 By: John Goodrich
You are losing the battle for import-export trade compliance within your company if your office is known as the department of NO. Here's how to get to, Yes, I can help you determine whether or not you can do that, and here's the best way to get it done!
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