On: December 16, 2020     By: David Noah

How to Use the Fillable Commercial Invoice for Exports

Download a free fillable commercial invoice. It is one of the most important documents you need to include with your export shipment. It’s required by customs and outlines the terms and conditions of the sale. Learn what needs to be included on your export invoice, and fill it out online.

On: November 2, 2020     By: David Noah

U.S. Origin Invoice Declaration for Exports to Israel

US exports to Israel no longer require the green US Certificate of Origin for Exports to Israel form. Instead, exporters whose goods qualify under the terms of the US-Israel Free Trade Agreement must include the U.S. Origin Invoice Declaration on their commercial invoice.

On: July 1, 2020     By: Lisa Nemer

NAFTA Preference Criteria, Producer, and Net Cost

When completing the NAFTA Certificate of Origin, it's often columns 7, 8 and 9—Preference Criteria, Producer and Net Cost—that confuse people. But it's those columns that are really the meat of the form. They determine whether or not your goods deserve preferential duty treatment.

On: April 27, 2020     By: David Noah

6 Reasons Not to Use Word Templates for Your Export Documents

While using a Microsoft Word or other template for your export documents may seem easy, it can end up being a frustrating waste of time and money. Shipping Solutions export documentation software allows you to quickly and accurately create your export forms plus do so much more.

On: February 17, 2020     By: Catherine J. Petersen

Defining and Using a Manufacturer’s Affidavit

A Manufacturer’s Affidavit may be required for your exports and imports. For exports, it may be used in lieu of a certificate of origin or to satisfy a letter of credit. For imports, it may help verify goods being returned are of US-origin, have not been altered, and are duty-free.

On: February 10, 2020     By: David Noah

Export Invoice vs. Accounting Invoice: What's the Difference?

The information required on the invoices you use with your exports often differs with the information that appears on your accounting invoices. If you don't include the right information on your export invoices, your goods can get stuck in customs, or you might have difficulty getting paid.

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