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David Noah

David Noah is the founder and president of Shipping Solutions, the #1 selling export documentation software that develops and sells export documentation and compliance software targeted at U.S. companies that export. David is a frequent speaker on export documentation and compliance issues and has published several articles on the topic.

A Deeper Look: Ramifications of a Recent Court Decision on Determining the Country of Origin for Imports [Video]

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On: March 15, 2023 By: David Noah

A Deeper Look: Ramifications of a Recent Court Decision on Determining the Country of Origin for Imports [Video]

Watch our conversation with Ted Murphy, partner at Sidley Austin LLP where he advises clients on international trade, trade policy and customs compliance. He explains how a recent court decision could signal a shift in how country of origin determinations are made when using substantial transformation, which, frustratingly to importers and exporters, is a subjective rule.

What Is an Authorized Economic Operator?

Import Procedures

On: March 6, 2023 By: David Noah

What Is an Authorized Economic Operator?

An Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) is a party involved in global trade—including importers, exporters and shippers—that receives preferential treatment from customs authorities due to prescreening. In the U.S., it is the Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) program. Learn how to get certified.

Export Compliance

On: March 1, 2023 By: David Noah

USML vs. ECCN: What's the Difference?

When classifying your products for export control purposes, it's important that you identify which U.S. agency has jurisdiction over your goods. Once you make that determination, you can identify whether your product has a U.S. Munitions List (USML) or Export Commodity Control Number (ECCN) number.

How to Respond to a Denied Party Screening Match

Export Compliance

On: February 27, 2023 By: David Noah

How to Respond to a Denied Party Screening Match

It's illegal to do business with any person or organization that appears on one of the government's denied party lists. The best way to comply with this law is to screen all the parties in your exports against all the lists. Hopefully you won't get any matches. Here's how to proceed if you do.

A Cheat Sheet of Common Exporting Acronyms

International Sales & Marketing

On: February 1, 2023 By: David Noah

A Cheat Sheet of Common Exporting Acronyms

Here are 60-plus exporting acronyms that all exporters need to know—are you familiar with each of them?

Export Compliance

On: January 30, 2023 By: David Noah

Why I Hate Routed Export Transactions

When agreeing to a routed export transaction, an exporter faces several potential risks: the Electronic Export Information may be filed incorrectly or not at all; export compliance violations may occur; you can't choose the freight forwarder; and you may not know where your goods end up.

Export Compliance

On: January 25, 2023 By: David Noah

What Is an EEI Filing?

The Electronic Export Information (EEI) is the data that must be submitted to the Automated Export System (AES) through the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) portal whenever an AES filing is required. Learn how to file, who must file and what data points need to be included.

The Automated Export System (AES) Downtime Policy

Export Compliance

On: January 24, 2023 By: David Noah

The Automated Export System (AES) Downtime Policy

When exporting, companies may need to file their export information electronically to the Automated Export System (AES) before the goods leave the country. But what if AES isn't working? That's when Census and CBP may activate the AES Downtime Policy. Here's what you need to know.

A Summary of Government Agencies That Regulate U.S. Exports

Export Compliance

On: January 18, 2023 By: David Noah

A Summary of Government Agencies That Regulate U.S. Exports

While it may seem easy to become an exporter, U.S. companies need to follow a variety of regulations published by a myriad of different government agencies. Here is a summary of the various government agencies that have jurisdiction over the export process.

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