Archive for August, 2006


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What is a Foreign Trade Zone, how can it benefit your company?

31 August 2006

Foreign Trade Zones (FTZs) are set up to encourage and facilitate international trade. Usually, set up near seaports or airports these FTZs are designated areas within the geographic boundary of the country they are located in but are considered to be outside the Customs territory of that country. By using a FTZ you may defer [...]

What is a Certificate of Origin?

30 August 2006

A certificate of origin indicates that the country originating the specified goods is indeed the exporter’s country. This certificate is required by certain foreign governments for tariff purposes. A certificate of origin can be obtained from your local chamber of commerce, a freight forwarder or a local U.S. Department of Commerce office.
Each country determines the [...]

Payment options for exporting

29 August 2006

There are several traditional payment methods used for overseas shipments. Catagories range from no risk to high risk. Below is a brief description of each:
Advance Payment - no risk to seller. Goods are not shipped until payment has been received from the buyer. A company using this method of payment may lose customers as this [...]

How do I label my export shipment?

28 August 2006

Correct labeling on export shipments will ensure proper handling, conceal the identity of the contents, help receivers identify shipments and meet shipping regulations. Do not advertise what is in your package as it will promote theft.
Your buyer should specify what export marks are required for easy identification, listed below are the markings needed, however, your [...]

Export Packing Requirements

24 August 2006

Types of packages include cartons or fiberboard boxes, plastic containers, drums and tubing or styrofoam. If packaging in wood, please read the post on ISPM 15 requirements.
When packaging a product for export you need to keep in mind the four major factors: breakage, weight, mositure and pilferage. Also, how a product is packaged depends upon [...]


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