On: July 8, 2020 By: David Noah
Although the six-digit Harmonized System (HS) number is a subset of the 10-digit Schedule B code, it's important to understand the difference. While you should include the HS code on some of your export documents, you are required to report the Schedule B code with your EEI filings.
On: July 6, 2020 By: David Noah
Most export shipments to countries other than Canada require the exporter or the exporter's representative to file their electronic export information (EEI) through AESDirect located on the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) platform. To do it right, you need to understand the terminology.
On: June 15, 2020 By: Arnesh Roy
The U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has announced that license exception CIV is being eliminated. Exporters could use CIV to export certain controlled products to civilians, but BIS worries that line between civilian and military has been blurred in China, Russia and Venezuela.
On: May 26, 2020 By: David Noah
Many of the Shipping Solutions export documentation and compliance software users first purchased the software as a short-term solution while they were implementing their ERP sytem. Here are six reasons our customers say they gave up on the ERP's export module and stuck with Shipping Solutions.
On: April 20, 2020 By: Arnesh Roy
Most exporters are familiar with the three primary export regulations: Export Administration Regulations (EAR), Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR), and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). But there are dozens of other agencies that play a role in the export compliance process.
On: April 1, 2020 By: David Noah
An export license exception allows you to export or re-export items subject to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) that would otherwise require a license. There are four steps for determining if your export is eligible to use an exception instead of applying for a license.
On: February 26, 2020 By: David Noah
The U.S. Foreign Trade Regulations identify the various parties in an export transaction including a U.S. Principal Party in Interest (USPPI) who may or may not be the same party as the exporter. It's important to understand the difference between the two and the responsibilities of both.
On: February 24, 2020 By: Lisa Nemer
There are different ways you can classify your goods for import and export. Sometimes governments classify goods on the basis of their objective characteristics. Sometimes they classify them based on their use. This article compares two types of government classifications: HS and ECCN.
On: December 16, 2019 By: John Goodrich
If your company is serious about international trade compliance, it will want to create a compliance office to oversee and control your organization's import and export activities. But where should that office reside—sales, accounting, shipping, legal, purchasing or supply chain?
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