On: November 9, 2022 By: David Noah
The U.S. requires exporters to submit Electronic Export Information (EEI) on shipments to most foreign destinations if those shipments are valued at more than $2,500. In this article, we answer the most frequently asked questions about filing EEI through AESDirect on the ACE platform.
On: November 2, 2022 By: David Noah
Exporters use a Shipper's Letter of Instruction (SLI) to provide shipping instructions to their freight forwarders. It's a letter that tells your agent/forwarder how and where they need to send your products. It may also include the information they need to file your EEI through AESDirect.
On: October 10, 2022 By: Catherine J. Petersen
Your commercial invoice serves several important functions in the export process. Besides helping you get paid, it helps you clear customs, stay compliant with export regulations and collect against insurance policies if anything goes wrong. Here's what needs to appear on your invoices.
On: September 7, 2022 By: Catherine J. Petersen
The export packing list is one of the important documents you need for your export shipments. It provides the exporter, the freight forwarder and the ultimate consignee with information about your shipment, the packing details and the marks and numbers noted on the outside of the boxes.
On: June 27, 2022 By: David Noah
A non-free trade agreement certificate of origin is a document issued by an exporter that confirms and certifies the country of origin of its products. It is issued by the exporter, stamped by a chamber of commerce and supported by a commercial invoice declaring the same information.
On: June 22, 2022 By: David Noah
Also called an import-export coordinator or a logistics coordinator, an export coordinator is the point person for ensuring a company’s international cargo, goods and products are shipped in the most timely, efficient and compliant manner. When is the right time to hire one for your company?
On: June 1, 2022 By: David Noah
Successful exporters are able to coordinate a team of people within and outside their companies to ensure their goods reach their final destination on time, on budget, undamaged and without surprise. Here are four tips for managing an export team when one or more team members work remote.
On: April 11, 2022 By: David Noah
Passages are an opportunity to move forward, improve our knowledge and prepare for what's next. That's why we've renamed our blog Passages: The International Trade Blog. We want the name to reflect how our blog helps people find answers, improve understanding and advance their careers.
On: March 28, 2022 By: Sue Senger
U.S. exporters whose products qualify under the U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement (FTA) Rules of Origin may provide their Chilean customers considerable savings. To claim those savings, the buyer must provide customs with written declaration that the goods qualify.
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