What You Need to Know about the Canada Customs Invoice

For many exporters, Canada is the first country they decide to export to, and it’s easy…

How to File Your EEI through ACE and AESDirect

The U.S. Census Bureau requires exporters to submit Electronic Export Information, or EEI, on shipments to…

The Beginner’s Guide to the Shipper’s Letter of Instruction

The golden glow of an early autumn sunset shone through my kitchen window. The smell of…

10 Items That Belong on Your Export Commercial Invoices

A commercial invoice is a formal request of reimbursement by the seller to the buyer. For…

Importer Security Filing (ISF): What Is It and Who’s Responsible for Filing

The Importer Security Filing (ISF) is a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) requirement for ocean cargo…

The Importance of an Export Packing List for Your International Shipments

Documenting your international shipments does not begin and end with the commercial invoice. A commercial invoice…

When Do You Need a Certificate of Free Sale for Your Exports?

It's funny how you can go for years without knowing what something is and then all…

Proforma vs. Commercial Invoice: What’s the Difference?

A typical export process includes the use of both the proforma and commercial invoices. Shippers who…

When to Use a Certificate of Origin Form for Your Export Shipments

The certificate of origin is a document issued by an exporter that confirms and certifies the…

Should You Hire an Export Coordinator?

Exporting is something that should be taken seriously, no matter the size of your company. To…