The U.S. State Departmentâs Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) published two open general licenses (OGLs)…
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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. DAPâWhat’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: Whatâs 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. CIFâWhat’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…