DDTC Rules OK Retransfer, Reexport of Some Defense Articles to UK, Canada, Australia

The U.S. State Department’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) published two open general licenses (OGLs)…

Understanding U.S. Principal Party in Interest (USPPI)

In the fall of 2000, the U. S. Census Bureau updated the Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR)…

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…

Electronic Export Information (EEI) Filing: What Is It?

Are you adrift in the sea of export acronyms? Like many industries there are scores of…

Incoterms Comparison: DDP vs. DAP—What’s the Difference?

The Incoterms DDP and DAP are very similar: Both deal with all types of transport, and…

Exporters Filing Through AES: USPPI Address and State of Origin Should Match

If you export goods valued at more than $2,500 per Schedule B number to anywhere other…

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

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

22 Insane Supply Chain Statistics [DATA]

Supply chain management has taken center stage the last several years, beginning with disruptions related to…

Incoterms Comparison: FOB vs. CIF—What’s the Difference?

The Incoterms FOB and CIF are very similar: Both deal with sea and inland waterway transport,…

Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) Places the Burden on Importers

A new  law was signed into law on Dec. 23, 2021, to supplement existing laws contained…