On: January 3, 2024 By: Roberto Bergami
From customs compliance and export documents to import permits and labeling requirements, international transactions need to comply with regulations or face shipping delays and potentially lost payment. Learn how to best navigate these regulatory issues in markets with which you may be less familiar.
On: December 20, 2023 By: David Noah
Hiring a third-party vendor to help with your export process might be a good idea, but it doesn't relieve you of your export compliance responsibilities. You're still on the hook. If you’re not taking charge of your export compliance, you’re risking a lot. Here are some things to remember.
On: December 13, 2023 By: Roberto Bergami
Chambers of commerce and trade consulates can be important partners on your journey as an exporter. Networking, documentation and helping you find reliable buyers and suppliers are a few of the roles they can play.
On: November 29, 2023 By: Roberto Bergami
Banks play an essential role in international trade, but exporters and importers aren't always aware of the risks involved with dealing with certain banks, just as there are risks in doing business in certain countries. Here's how to review and analyze those potential risks.
On: November 27, 2023 By: David Noah
Canada is often the first place many U.S. exporters look to share their goods. This article looks at the history of U.S. trade with Canada, how NAFTA and now the USMCA have altered trade with Canada, the process of exporting to Canada, and considerations for breaking into the Canadian market.
On: November 15, 2023 By: Roberto Bergami
When evaluating potential foreign markets for your products, it's important to understand whether those markets encourage competitive business behaviors or whether they protect entrenched companies and institutions. Fair competition is good; unfair competition is not good.
On: November 6, 2023 By: David Noah
At first glance, the differences between a proforma and commercial invoice appear small. But when you understand how and when both types of invoices are properly used in an import-export transaction, you see how important it is to accurately complete both forms.
On: November 1, 2023 By: Roberto Bergami
The World Bank's annual Doing Business report analyzes 10 key elements of doing business in a particular country. We explain the key aspects of the report and how to use it to measure the risk of doing business abroad.
On: October 25, 2023 By: David Noah
Nations can impose different types of trade barriers to discourage exports to their country. Tariffs are a common one, but there are non-tariff trade barriers they can also use. We identify 14 common barriers and how you can overcome them.
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