On: September 5, 2018 By: Lisa Nemer
Shipping Solutions software makes it easy to create two different types of the Shipper's Letter of Instruction: (1) an SLI that serves as a cover letter to your freight forwarder, and (2) an SLI that provides the required electronic export information to allow a 3rd party to file through AESDirect.
On: August 27, 2018 By: Catherine J. Petersen
Some certificates of origin like the USMCA or CAFTA COO are voluntarily and should only be used when appropriate under the terms of a free trade agreement. Generic COOs, on the other hand, may be required for your exports in order for goods to clear customs in the destination country.
On: May 30, 2018 By: Catherine J. Petersen
The first stage in an export transaction is preparing a quote—or a proforma invoice—for the buyer. Here are the 9 things you need to know.
On: May 23, 2018 By: Sue Senger
In order to qualify for preferential tariffs, your goods must originate in Canada, Mexico or the U.S. under the specific NAFTA Rules of Origin.
On: April 25, 2018 By: David Noah
What is the appropriate way to fill out a certificate of origin if the exporter isn’t the producer of the goods? Here’s what you need to know about these sometimes complicated forms. Read this before you ask for or use one.
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: February 21, 2018 By: David Noah
There’s no doubt the United States should continue to participate in free trade agreements. Here’s why.
On: January 15, 2018 By: Robert Smith
Training employees to understand hazmat shipping regulations is critical to any export operation. The DOT must validate your training processes.
On: November 20, 2017 By: Robert Smith
Hazmat shipping is a complex topic for a lot of exporters. Here are answers to 3 common questions I hear often.
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