10 Steps for Correctly Completing a Shipper’s Letter of Instruction

Because it has some unique aspects, the Shipper’s Letter of Instruction (SLI) is one exporting form…

Exporters Need an ACE Account Even If They Aren’t Filing through AESDirect

If you are an exporter who submits your electronic export information through the Automated Export System…

Working With a Third-Party Compliance Manager: What You Need to Know

If you read our previous article, Hiring An Export Compliance Manager: What You Need To Know,…

Shipments Occurring Wholly Outside the U.S. May Still Be Subject to U.S. Export Controls

If you read Passages: The International Trade Blog regularly, you likely already know that items that…

Exporting to China: What You Need to Know

Depending on your data source, China is either the largest or the second-largest economy in the…

Hiring an Export Compliance Manager: What You Need to Know

In most industries and countries, importers and exporters are experiencing an increase in both export control…

Free Trade Agreements (FTAs): The Ultimate Guide for Exporters and Importers

In today's globalized economy, free trade agreements (FTAs) are an important tool for companies looking to…

Export Controls: Think Twice Before Sharing Technical Drawings or Data with Non-U.S. Business Partners

If you run an import-only business and never ship goods out of the United States, you…

31 Facts to Help Exporters Understand the State of Global Trade

The world of global trade has experienced unprecedented challenges and disruptions over the past several years,…

The Golden Rule of Export Compliance: Don’t Let This Happen to You!

Far too often we hear from exporters who say they’re not worried about export compliance because…