On: May 8, 2023 By: Kari Crane
In the May edition of International Trade Briefing, you'll learn about changes in how BIS handles compliance violations and whistleblowing, concerns over the reduction of government personnel supporting small and medium-sized exporters, red flags to watch for to avoid Russia's attempts to evade sanctions, the digital trade boom, and the USTR's annual report on intellectual property protection and enforcement.
On: May 3, 2023 By: Kari Crane
Even if your business only sells domestically, you could still be held liable for export violations. But there are some precautions you can take to protect your business—know your customer, understand the regulations, use a destination control statement and maintain accurate records.
On: May 2, 2023 By: Arnesh Roy
There are five very good reasons to invest in export documentation software. Reason #3 is improving the accuracy of your documents.
On: May 1, 2023 By: David Noah
Organizations that have a business disruption or disaster recovery plan in place are better prepared to respond to heretofore unthinkable problems like managing supply chain disruptions and monitoring and complying with ever-changing import and export compliance restrictions.
On: April 26, 2023 By: Kari Crane
Providing the correct documentation for your exports is crucial to avoid delays, but it can become particularly challenging when import regulations change in foreign countries. While there's no single resource for this information, following these five strategies can increase your chances of clearing customs and getting paid on time.
On: April 24, 2023 By: Dr. Cheryl McCloud
The SAFE Port Act was enacted to protect U.S. ports and international supply chains from security threats. This article outlines the different strategies included in the act, such as increased cargo inspections, improved data sharing, and cooperation between U.S. and foreign ports.
On: April 19, 2023 By: David Noah
There are a number of important steps that you must be follow to successfully complete an export transaction. We outline seven 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: April 17, 2023 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: April 17, 2023 By: David Noah
Sean Whitworth, a trusted international trade expert in the 3PL space, explains all of those fees you see on your ocean freight invoice. Which rates are fixed and which can be negotiated? What strategies can importers and exporters use to keep fees under control? During this episode of A Deeper Look, Sean shares even more advice than his article on the same topic.
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