How to Find Valuable Stuff on Export.gov
…harmonized tariff code Resources for finding buyers How to get an accurate duty and tax estimate for a commercial shipment Where to find tutorials on the export process …
7 Ways to Harness the Power of Foreign Trade Zones
…6. Save with One Weekly Entry. Customs allows for weekly entry processing, which benefits importers because they pay a single Merchandise Processing Fee per week, versus paying on a per…
How to Survive an Export End-Use Check
…supporting documentation technical specifications Review your documentation It is important to review any export documentation prepared by you and on your behalf. Your freight forwarder can help you with this…
My Goods Are EAR99. Why Do I Have to Screen?
…I tell him. *** Additional Screening It is in an exporter’s best interest to document the process for each of the following screens as well as keep the records for…
5 Must-Listen Global Trade Podcasts
…interesting analysis of the world’s economic problems. Your ears will appreciate the neutral or nonpartisan stance the Institute prides itself on. Notable podcasts: EU International Trade & Investment Policy in…
Import Compliance and Customs Assists: What’s the Real Cost?
Many of our clients produce molds as part of their manufacturing process. Did you know? US Customs requires that importers not only pay duty on the physical product, but also…
U.S.-Mexico Cross-Border Trucking Rises From the Dead. Again.
…speak English, pass drug tests, etc.), installing electronic on-board recorders, and passing several months of safety inspections. The final draft of the agreement is still in process as the two…
5 Must Read Global Trade Blogs
…reading this excellent post on the risks of doing business in China. Export Law Blog Written by two lawyers based in Washington DC, Export Law Blog offers in-depth analysis on…
9 Essential Links for Compliance-Focused Importers and Exporters
So you’ve documented your procedures, trained your staff, and developed a compliance review process. One day a member of your staff questions the reasoning behind a particular procedure. Do you…
A Single Export Control List
The U.S. Department of Commerce is moving ahead with the Obama Administration’s plan for simplifying the country’s export control program. First on the agenda is streamlining the licensing process. Under…