On: October 15, 2019 By: Lisa Nemer
Shipping Solutions export documentation software now includes the ability to get an electronic Certificate of Origin certified by a chamber of commerce.
On: October 14, 2019 By: Becky DeStigter
Too many US companies give up on expanding sales to foreign markets because they think those markets are too hard to penetrate. But too often the real problem is a lack of international negotiation skills. Here are five negotiation rules that can help address some of the biggest issues.
On: October 9, 2019 By: David Noah
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has released the new Incoterms 2020 rules that identify the responsibilities of buyers and sellers for the delivery of goods in international trade. The terms also identify when the risk for those goods transfer from the seller to the buyer.
On: October 7, 2019 By: Arnesh Roy
License exceptions are specific criteria that, if met, enable a company to export without a license even when one or more reasons for control apply to their export under the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR). License exceptions come in two types: list-based and transaction-based.
On: October 2, 2019 By: David Noah
In most cases, the proforma invoice will be the first export document you create. When a potential buyer expresses interest in your product, they will send a letter of inquiry outlining the terms of their interest. That inquiry is your cue to create a proforma invoice.
On: September 23, 2019 By: David Noah
There are five common payment options used for exports. In documentary collections, the exporter entrusts the collection of payment to the exporter's bank, which sends documents to the importer's bank. Funds are received from the importer in exchange for those documents.
On: September 16, 2019 By: Francis Peters
There are many reasons for successful U.S. companies to export including: (1) it helps increase your sales volume, and (2) it can extend your products' life cycles. Yet less than one percent of U.S. companies export, often because they don't know how. Here are 7 tips for export success.
On: September 4, 2019 By: David Noah
An export compliance program (ECP) helps companies successfully complete their export journey and avoid violating the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Here's why your company needs one and the elements it should include.
On: September 2, 2019 By: Roy Becker
Too many exporters wait until after their goods have shipped before they take a close look at their letter of credit (LC). They get frustrated by having to prepare export documents that conform to the LC. There are some simple ways to avoid this frustration and get an LC you can work with.
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