Opportunities, Requirements & Insights The new duty-drawback law is the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (TFTEA), which was enacted on February 24, 2016. These updates to the law provide opportunities in several areas of the U.S. economy and…

Why they matter and how to calculate them.  There’s more to transportation costs than the shipping price – taxes, customs, insurance and other fees play an integral role. These costs can have a major effect on your pricing strategies. We’ll…

Legally exporting your goods and services ECCNs are five character alpha-numeric designations used on the Commerce Control List (CCL) to identify dual-use items for export control purposes. We’ll review how to determine Export Control Classification Numbers and provide strategic guidance…

Know Your Role A routed export transaction (RET) occurs when the foreign buyer of the goods contracts with a freight forwarder or other agent to export the merchandise from the United States. In this webinar we’ll explain the differences between…

Coping with CBP’s laser focus Antidumping and Countervailing duties are additional fees that the United States uses to discourage demand for products deemed to be import sensitive. AD/CVD are currently one of the costliest Priority Trade Issues fixed on CBP’s…

Avoid Mistakes & Leverage The Tariff Don’t be hasty with your USMCA Certifications! Do you know what you’re signing and what your responsibilities are? Know the rules, get the tools, and pick up some new tactics for qualifying your products…

Proper Screening Mitigates Risk Learn how Restricted Party Screening, Denied Parties, and Specially Designated Nationals can impact your organization. In this session, you will learn the fundamentals of screening, the risks involved, and some easy steps you can take to…

Accurate classification is all about the details. This conversation discusses the fundamentals of HTSUS Classification and why it matters to your organization. Avoid common mistakes and learn fundamentals to keep your company compliant. The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United…

Get your terms right. INCOTERMS® Rules dictate the transfer of risk and responsibility, as well as which party is responsible for specific aspects of the transaction – including the payment of duties, the import and export clearance of the goods,…

The HS is used by 183 countries and in roughly 98% of all global trade. The Harmonized System (HS) is updated every 5 years by the WCO to keep up with current conventions, new technologies, emerging trade practices, and to…

Supply Chain Resilience CTPAT is now an industry standard. Changes to the minimum security criteria (MSC) in 2020, remote validations, and recent standards developments are requiring CTPAT program members to dedicate increased attention and resources to maintaining program membership. Resources…