Incoterms 2020 FCA: Spotlight on Free Carrier

Incoterms 2020 rules are the latest revision of international trade terms published by the International Chamber…

International Trade Briefing: August 2023 [Video]

When U.S. Controls Apply to Your Non-U.S. Product: Understanding De Minimis Rules

As discussed in my previous post, you may need a U.S. export license to conduct your…

What Is Landed Cost?

If you are involved in international shipping at your company, chances are you’ve heard mention of…

Without an International Sales Contract, You’re Setting Yourself Up for Failure

Congratulations! You’ve made a sale! But before you jump ahead to delivering the goods, you should…

Exporting to the UK: What You Need to Know

Despite its rocky start some 250 years ago, the United States trade history with the United…

Anti-Dumping Duties (ADD) and Countervailing Duties (CVD): An Overview

Anti-dumping (ADD) and countervailing duties (CVD) are intended to protect the U.S. manufacturing industry from foreign…

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,…