No Sweat Country of Origin Decision Tree
…one. Before you can mark your goods, you need to determine their country of origin. This is where most importers baulk. How exactly does one determine country of origin? The…
East Coast Labor Update: Agreement Extended 90 Days
…they are doing so “for the good of the country” to avoid any interruption in interstate commerce. This extension will provide the parties an opportunity to focus on the outstanding…
[EXPIRED] Win a Copy of the Dictionary of International Trade (9th ed.)
…Featuring trade terms and definitions; acronyms; country codes; guides to trade documents, cargo insurance, and letters of credit; illustrated guides to ocean/air containers, truck trailers, railcars; and more. Read the…
US-Colombia FTA Starter Kit
…handy to use this tool. Rules of Origin Product Specific Rules Full text of the Agreement Certificate of Origin Form This form is for convenience and guidance only. The Agreement…
C-TPAT for Exporters
…result, U.S. importers are eligible for quicker clearances at the U.S. border and sometimes from the exporting EU country (such benefits usually require a separate treaty between the U.S. and…
What a National Freight Program Could Look Like
…on improving the performance and condition of the country’s freight network. The word “policy” is key here. In the political world, “policy” is reserved for topics of great importance to…
Common Export Documents
…Mexico. Certificate of Origin Used by the exporter to certify the country of origin of the exported goods. The certificate of origin is legalized by a local chamber of commerce….
Tips and How To’s on New Lacey Declaration Form
…country of harvest for each article/component listed DON’T forget to double check that your data is accurate and complete, as the importer is ultimately responsible for the information provided in…
Commercial Invoice Must Haves
…All charges itemized by name and amount All discounts which have been or may be applied Country of origin/manufacture Name of responsible individual who prepared the invoice Footnotes: [1] For…
My Goods Are EAR99. Why Do I Have to Screen?
…destination is not a sanctioned country. The U.S. restricts shipping to Sudan, Syria, Cuba, North Korea, and Iran. Exporters should carefully review embargo provisions for license requirements. End-Use Check. For…