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…
It’s All in the Details: AES Filing and State Department Licenses
…the value of those goods, and who received the goods overseas. All of these details are critical pieces of information that by law, must be filed accurately. AES filings are…
Visit Export.gov for Extravaganza of Free Exporter Resources
…to offer. Not only is it easy to navigate but its virtually free of the typical bureaucratic verbiage that often plagues government tools for the public. Here’s just a handful…
Potential Pitfalls for Exporters Using Ex Works
…to Ex Works is that it increases the chances of the exporter being audited or penalized for violations. Under Ex Works, the foreign buyer arranges transportation of the goods. In…
No Longer Baffled by BAF, CAF, and FAF: A Glossary of Transportation Surcharges
Many shippers don’t know about the vast array of transportation surcharges that their goods may incur while traversing the globe. Avoid sticker shock when open your next invoice by expanding…
What Is Supply Chain Management and Other Logistics-Friendly YouTube Clips
…Bureau This video shows you how to use the Harmonized Code system and what to do when foreign components are included in your product which triggers using the Rules of…
AES Filings and State Department Licenses
…exported the goods, where they were exported, the value of those goods, and to who received the goods overseas. All of these details are critical pieces of information that by…
5 Must Read Global Trade Blogs
…the official blog of the Census Bureau’s Foreign Trade Division is anything but stodgy. Posts cover everything from trade data and foreign trade regs, to practical tips on using AESDirect…
Protect Your Sources with a Vessel Manifest Confidentiality Request
Many U.S. importers and exporters consider who and where they buy their goods from to be sensitive information. Understandably, they want to keep these details confidential. Yet most would be…
8 Mobile Apps for Global Business Professionals
…app will calculate the dimensional weight of your package in lbs or kg. For Android: Container Number Verifier (For Android, FREE Install/more info) Verify your container number under the rules…