On: November 1, 2021 By: Tony Kramer
To stay globally competitive, companies must periodically identify strengths and shortcomings in their export operations and strategies. This can be done through benchmarking, an exercise that measures a company's performance against industry best practices. Learn how to conduct an Export and Globalization Benchmark Assessment at your company.
On: October 27, 2021 By: Alberto Rodriguez-Baez
You're counting on your international distributors to deliver results for your company, which is why you need to make sure you're hiring the right partners. What to ask during an interview and other important steps you should take to ensure you choose the right distributors.
On: October 25, 2021 By: Arnesh Roy
We explain how to submit a commodity classification request—often referred to as a CCATS request—with BIS. It's one tool available to help exporters find the correct classification for their goods under Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
On: October 20, 2021 By: Richard Corson
Assessing political risk in international markets should be part of every exporter's business strategy—otherwise you could be putting a lot on the line. If this type of risk management hasn't made your priority list, there are a few simple things you can do to get started.
On: October 18, 2021 By: David Noah
Thanks to the Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement, you may not have to pay tariffs on your goods if you are exporting to one of six partner countries. We look at how the CAFTA-DR has impacted trade in this region and how to know if your goods qualify under the FTA.
On: October 6, 2021 By: David Noah
Under the Incoterms 2020 rules, CFR means the seller has fulfilled its obligation when the goods are delivered and loaded on the vessel they’ve nominated at the named port of shipment. CFR is best used in situations where sellers have direct access to the vessel for loading.
On: September 29, 2021 By: Arnesh Roy
The Order of Review is a process exporters can use to find which agency controls their exports and then properly classify their products with the correct USML or ECCN codes. We offer a step-by-step look at how to use the Order of Review and ultimately decide if your product needs an export license.
On: September 22, 2021 By: David Noah
U.S. exporters need to identify the correct 10-digit Schedule B codes for their products as part of their export compliance responsibilities. The Schedule B search engine can help. Don't ignore this important step, because using the wrong code may result in fines and other penalties.
On: September 20, 2021 By: Matthew Silverman
A strong trade compliance program provides added financial value for your company, but its success is much harder to quantify than say your sales team bringing in a new deal. We share ways for trade compliance teams to measure their contributions and proactive steps they can take to develop new business opportunities.
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