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 25, 2021 By: Arnesh Roy
There's a lot to know about international trade. Here are answers to some of the most common questions I get when talking with exporters.
On: January 20, 2021 By: David Noah
Feeling overwhelmed by product classification? This article (and free webinar) walks you through correctly classifying products for import and export: Learn how to navigate the Harmonized System (HS), the seven best practices for classifying products and the differences between HTS and Schedule B.
On: December 28, 2020 By: Catherine J. Petersen
The trade term FOB has different meanings for domestic sales versus export sales. The FCA Incoterm is often a better choice for exporters. We compare FOB under the Uniform Commercial Code with the Incoterm 2020 rule Free Carrier.
On: November 18, 2020 By: David Noah
LCL shipping stands for less than a container load. An LCL export describes a cargo loads that are not large enough to fill a full 20-foot or 40-foot shipping container.
On: November 11, 2020 By: David Noah
Here are five reasons exporting can be so much harder than domestic sales—(1) distance, (2) language and cultural barriers, (3) international trade terms, e.g. Incoterms 2020, (4) customs and country regulations, and (5) challenges getting paid—and resources and strategies for overcoming each.
On: October 12, 2020 By: Arnesh Roy
As an exporter, understanding the parties involved in international logistics and using the correct language is key to understanding everyone's role in the export process. It facilitates clear communication so that you, your customer, and your logistics partners are all on the same page.
On: September 21, 2020 By: Catherine J. Petersen
Before you calculate your final selling price and negotiate a sales contract, you and your buyer must agree upon who is responsible for transporting the merchandise as it makes its international journey. Incoterms 2020 rules provide a framework for assigning these costs and associated risks.
On: September 16, 2020 By: David Noah
While you can’t eliminate the possibility of something going wrong in an export, there are specific steps you can take to identify potential risks, analyze and evaluate them, and take the proper precautions to minimize them. This article identifies seven steps for evaluating export risk.
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