On: March 2, 2022 By: Robert Smith
Depending on whether you ship domestically within the U.S. or you ship internationally, the regulations for shipping hazardous materials and dangerous goods can be different. You need to understand when a good is considered dangerous and when it is considered hazardous.
On: October 18, 2021 By: David Noah
Thanks to the Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement, you may not have to pay tariffs on your goods if you are exporting to one of six partner countries. We look at how the CAFTA-DR has impacted trade in this region and how to know if your goods qualify under the FTA.
On: February 8, 2021 By: Catherine J. Petersen
Regardless of where you are exporting, the seller needs to prepare and provide export documentation so the buyer can quickly clear customs. Some documents are required by all importing countries; others are country specific. In either case, the paperwork needs to be filled out correctly.
On: February 1, 2021 By: David Noah
Chambers of commerce are local organizations that promote, protect and represent the interests of businesses of all sizes—an important asset for exporters. Learn about the services they offer and how to find one that may be helpful to your needs.
On: January 27, 2021 By: David Noah
As an exporter, the Certificate of Free Sale is one document you may need—it states that your product is manufactured in the U.S. and available for sale without restrictions in the U.S. The president of the AWTCC answers your Certificate of Free Sale frequently asked questions.
On: December 16, 2020 By: David Noah
Download a free fillable commercial invoice. It is one of the most important documents you need to include with your export shipment. It’s required by customs and outlines the terms and conditions of the sale. Learn what needs to be included on your export invoice, and fill it out online.
On: November 2, 2020 By: David Noah
US exports to Israel no longer require the green US Certificate of Origin for Exports to Israel form. Instead, exporters whose goods qualify under the terms of the US-Israel Free Trade Agreement must include the U.S. Origin Invoice Declaration on their commercial invoice.
On: September 8, 2020 By: Lisa Nemer
Every export shipment has to have them. The documentation required to export your goods out of the US, transport them to their destination, and clear customs in the country of import. The Shipping Solutions Getting Started video shows you how to quickly create accurate export paperwork.
On: July 1, 2020 By: Lisa Nemer
When completing the NAFTA Certificate of Origin, it's often columns 7, 8 and 9—Preference Criteria, Producer and Net Cost—that confuse people. But it's those columns that are really the meat of the form. They determine whether or not your goods deserve preferential duty treatment.
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