China Eliminates 6% VAT
…exempt from this tax, according to a news release posted on the Federal Maritime Commission’s (FMC) website. The FMC reports that this exemption, which went into effect on January 1,…
2014 Ocean Shipping Outlook
…trade this year with 17 of the top 20 carriers adding vessels to their fleets. Vessel size is increasing in anticipation of the Panama Canal expansion scheduled to be completed…
Not Sure Where Your Product Originates? Then Your Certificate of Origin Could Be Invalid.
Here’s an end of the year reminder for anyone importing into the U.S. under a free trade agreement: An imported product doesn’t qualify for a free trade agreement simply because…
Let’s Get Serious About Wood Packaging Materials
…suppliers to use ISPM 15 compliant wood packing materials. Taking or requesting pictures to confirm that containers and packing materials are pest-free. Providing your suppliers with instructions on how to…
Labeling Children’s Products (Free Guide)
…better understand these requirements, we’ve put together a children’s product labeling kit that clearly outlines when and how to apply choking hazard warnings and tracking labels. Download our free Children’s…
G6 and P3 Carriers? Sounds Complicated.
…up, as have their competition. We are looking forward to a newly expanded Panama Canal in 2015 that will handle vessels three times larger than are able to transit today;…
Justice Dept. Report Should Serve as Warning to U.S. Exporters
…companies charged with export, economic espionage, trade secret, and embargo-related crimes. Reading through the report, many U.S. exporters may want to take note of a common thread running throughout a…
By Request: Incoterms Back on SLI Form
…our export clients pointed out, there was one thing missing from our new SLI—an Incoterms® field. We’ve since added the Incoterms® field back to the form. Download it here. …
Are Your Goods Exempt From the Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF)?
Certain goods that enter the U.S. under a free trade agreement or trade preference program may also be exempt from paying the Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF). Check the table to…
Exporters Need to Be Prepared for Upcoming Control Reforms
…an influx of new 600 series ECCN’s, with additional commodities being moved from the U.S. Munitions List to the Commerce Control List. We will learn the exact commodities at that…