On: February 24, 2025 By: David Noah
Exporters who ship goods valued at more than $2,500 must file through AESDirect and provide an Internal Transaction Number (ITN). That number should be included in your bills of lading and the Shipper's Letter of Instruction (SLI) so your forwarder and customs know you’ve filed.
On: February 3, 2025 By: David Noah
Most products don't need an export license, but some do. The first step in making that determination is finding the correct ECCN or USML codes for your goods and then checking the Commerce Country Chart. But that's not all. You must also know the end use and end user of your export.
On: January 29, 2025 By: David Noah
There are a number of important steps that you must be follow to successfully complete an export transaction. We outline eight of those steps, along with the export documents you need to prepare to go along with each step—so you can successfully ship your goods and get paid on time.
On: January 27, 2025 By: Kari Crane
Have you heard someone mention Incoterms 2025? If that left you scratching your head, we explain what you need to understand about Incoterms and their role in defining buyer/seller responsibilities.
On: January 24, 2025 By: David Noah
Before you attempt to export goods from the U.S. to Russia, read this article.
On: January 23, 2025 By: David Noah
Before you attempt to export goods from the U.S. to the 10 countries that comprise the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), read this article.
On: January 22, 2025 By: Kari Crane
Find out who the top U.S. trading partners are and what you need to know about exporting to these markets, including compliance and documentation.
On: January 15, 2025 By: David Noah
Before you attempt to export goods from the U.S. to Israel, read this article.
On: January 13, 2025 By: David Noah
Under the Incoterms 2020 rules, CIF means the seller is responsible for loading goods on board the international vessel, cost of carriage to the port on the buyer's side, and insurance to that point. Liability for the goods transfers to the buyer as soon as the goods are loaded on the vessel.
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