On: July 10, 2019 By: David Noah
Creating accurate export documents and ensuring compliance with export regulations are an important part of your company's export procedures. But doing both with the level of accuracy they deserve can be a tedious and time-consuming process. Here are five reasons software can help.
On: June 19, 2019 By: David Noah
The decision to participate in NAFTA is not always a slam dunk. Because of its complexity, it can be more work than it's worth to determine whether or not your goods are eligible for preferential duty rates. Here are five reasons you may not want to complete a NAFTA Certificate of Origin.
On: May 6, 2019 By: David Noah
A lot can wrong if you incorrectly fill out an ocean bill of lading. Even seemingly small mistakes can result in delays in delivery and in getting paid, denial of claims, incidental costs resulting from delivery delays, and other penalties. Here are some common mistakes and how to avoid them.
On: March 6, 2019 By: David Noah
A lot of things can go wrong when you're creating your export paperwork. Incorrect documents can slow the delivery of your goods and, worse yet, delay payment of those goods. That's why it's important to know the six most common problems that can occur on your export documents and how to avoid them.
On: January 14, 2019 By: Catherine J. Petersen
Accurate export documents are essential. They help ensure your goods clear customs, arrive at the right destination, and you get paid on time. Unfortunately, export paperwork sometimes gets issued with wrong information. Here's what you need to do if you discover errors in your export paperwork.
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 17, 2018 By: Joseph A. Robinson
Exporters often think of chambers of commerce only in terms of signing certificates of origin. But there are other services and programs that chambers of commerce provide. Business savvy managers utilize chambers to help increase the efficiency and effectiveness of their international business.
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.
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