On: March 11, 2026 By: David Noah
Learn who the Foreign Principal Party in Interest (FPPI) is under the U.S. Foreign Trade Regulations, what their responsibilities are in a routed export transactions and how to ensure compliance with filing the EEI through AES.
On: March 11, 2026 By: Lisa Nemer
Shipping Solutions export documentation software now includes the ability to get an electronic Certificate of Origin certified by a chamber of commerce.
On: March 9, 2026 By: David Noah
Learn what a Certificate of Free Sale is, who needs one, how to apply, costs and requirements for U.S. exporters.
On: March 6, 2026 By: Kari Crane
Tariffs after IEEPA are reshaping the policy playbook, U.S. trade hits a record $5.6 trillion while the deficit climbs to new highs, BIS pushes for tougher export penalties, and OFAC launches a new self-disclosure portal.
On: March 4, 2026 By: Kari Crane
Before you can decide if your product requires an export license, you need to check the reason(s) for control against the Commerce Country Chart. There are four factors that determine whether you need an export license: technical characteristics, destination, end use and end user.
On: March 2, 2026 By: David Noah
The Destination Control Statement is a legal statement required on your export invoice under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). It clarifies what happens to shipments, essentially stating that the buyer isn’t going to take the goods and forward them to another country.
On: February 25, 2026 By: David Noah
Learn how to identify the U.S. Principal Party in Interest (USPPI), understand routed export responsibilities and apply the 2025 Foreign Trade Regulation updates using real-world case studies.
On: February 23, 2026 By: David Noah
Learn the critical differences between CIF and FOB under Incoterms® 2020. Understand who pays for shipping, who carries the risk and how to choose the right term for your exports.
On: February 19, 2026 By: Lisa Nemer
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