When Should You Refuse to Complete the USMCA Certificate of Origin?

On July 1, 2020, the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) replaced the North American Free Trade Agreement…

Stuck in Customs Limbo? How to Prevent Costly Shipping Delays

I often hear from frustrated exporters about shipments “stuck” in customs. The shipments may include critical…

Wood Packaging Materials in International Export: Compliance and Best Practices

Wood packaging material (WPM) is an almost invisible but extremely important consideration for your shipping operation.…

When Can You Throw Away Your Export Documents?

Ever get in one of those moods where you’re ready to toss every single page from…

The Best of 2024: The Top 10 International Trade Blog Posts

As 2024 comes to a close, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the insights and…

What Are End-User Certificates and When Do You Need One?

When an export falls into the wrong hands, the potential repercussions extend from financial penalties for…

Certificate of Free Sale for Your Exports: When and Why You Need One [Webinar Recap]

When registering a new product for sale in a foreign country, the customs authority may require…

Creating a USMCA and other Free Trade Agreement Certificates of Origin [Video]

The United States has Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and Trade Promotion Agreements (TPAs) with about 20…

Exporting Cars: What You Need to Know

You just bought a car in the United States and you want to drive it or…

The Free Trade Agreements Screen in Shipping Solutions Export Software

Today in my continuing series on the Shipping Solutions EZ Start screens, I describe the Free…