On: March 18, 2024 By: David Noah
The Export Commodity Control Number and Harmonized System numbers are used to classify your products for international trade, but they have distinct purposes. Some codes are used for export control, others are used by customs to determine duty rates and others for collecting stats.
On: March 6, 2024 By: Mitch Kostoulakos
When exporters face customs valuation disputes abroad, knowing how to proceed can be tricky—communicating with customs in other countries is challenging, and every country has different procedures. We explain your options, especially if the valuation is too high.
On: February 7, 2024 By: David Noah
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: January 15, 2024 By: Arnesh Roy
Before you can decide if your product requires an export license, you need to check the reason(s) for control against the Commerce Country Chart. There are four factors that determine whether you need an export license: technical characteristics, destination, end use and end user.
On: December 26, 2023 By: Arnesh Roy
Successful exporters know that accurate export documents are important for getting your goods to their final destination and making sure you get paid on time. Export documentation software allows you to quickly create your export forms and help you stay compliant with export regulations.
On: December 20, 2023 By: David Noah
Hiring a third-party vendor to help with your export process might be a good idea, but it doesn't relieve you of your export compliance responsibilities. You're still on the hook. If you’re not taking charge of your export compliance, you’re risking a lot. Here are some things to remember.
On: December 18, 2023 By: Arnesh Roy
Reasons for control identify why exporting certain products to certain countries requires exporters to apply for an export license from the U.S. government. Often there is more than one reason. We explain what those reasons are.
On: December 11, 2023 By: Kari Crane
Especially in the pharmaceutical, food and chemical industries, you might need to include a certificate of analysis (COA) with your export documents. Learn who needs one, how to create one and the essential information it should contain—along with the consequences of noncompliance.
On: November 20, 2023 By: David Noah
A strong export compliance program includes checking all the parties in an export transaction against the more than 125 U.S. restricted party or denied party lists. Shipping Solutions' Restricted Party Screening Wizard makes checking those lists quick and easy.
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