Category: Shipping
What If Customs Disputes Your Export Valuation?
Most traders are familiar with the Appraisement Hierarchy for goods imported into the United States. In…
How to Determine Free Trade Agreement (FTA) Qualification
U.S. exports to new free trade agreement (FTA) partner countries have grown roughly three times as…
Exporting to Germany: What You Need to Know
As the fourth-largest economy in the world and the largest consumer market in the European Unionâand…
Grow Your Exports with Support from the U.S. Commercial Service
The U.S. Commercial Service (CS), part of the Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration, was described…
Methods of Payment in International Trade: Open Account
For exporters, any sale is a gift until payment is received. For importers, any payment is…
How to Identify and Apply FTA Rules of Origin
By reducing tariffs, streamlining customs procedures and increasing market access, free trade agreements (FTAs) pave the…
Create a Bank Draft to Get Paid for Your Exports
Securing payment for your international exports is arguably the sweetest rewardâthe culmination of your tireless efforts…
House Bill of Lading vs. Master Bill of Lading
If you are involved in shipping or logistics, you've probably heard of a master bill of…