Standard vs. Routed Export Shipment: What’s the Difference?

I recently got a call from someone trying to gain a better understanding of the differences…

How to Determine Free Trade Agreement (FTA) Tariff Rates

If your business is involved in international trade and looking for a competitive edge, you cannot…

Exporting to Japan: What You Need to Know

The United States’ relationship with Japan is an interesting and complex one—Japan’s culture, large middle class,…

USMCA Certificate of Origin Filling Software and How to Complete It

If you spend any time on the web (and who doesn't), I think you can relate…

13 Useful Websites for Export Documentation & Promotion Help

In a previous article, I discussed seven valuable resources you should be using to complete your…

NVOCC vs. Freight Forwarder: What’s the Difference?

There are many different parties involved in the logistics process—carrier, freight forwarder, NVOCC, 3PL, EMC, ETC,…

Exporting to Brazil: What You Need to Know

Despite complex domestic regulatory and tax frameworks that often present challenges to exporters, Brazil possesses the…

International Trade Briefing: January 2024 [Video]

Navigating Supply Chain Audits: Guidelines for Exporters and Importers

The years since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic have raised awareness about supply chains and…

Using the Commerce Country Chart to Determine If You Need an Export License

In a previous blog post, I discussed what I had learned by attending a seminar cosponsored by the…