Part 1 of a 4 part strategy One of the most powerful promotional channels for a company trying to penetrate new markets is participating in trade shows in the target region or country. However, trade shows are a risky proposition. Done right, the rewards are plenty and the effort is worthwhile. Done wrong, it can…
The past 12 years have been an incredible experience for me as I had the opportunity to develop and manage the international trade consulting practice for one of the world’s largest logistics companies! I have also had the privilege of guiding and assisting hundreds of small and medium-sized companies successfully navigate (seemingly) complex global trade…
This fun little story provides an opportunity for me to share my handy-dandy Incoterms® Rules mnemonic RePO© (Responsibility, Possession, Ownership), which addresses three critical areas in a supply chain, and helps remind us of a critical lesson about Incoterms® Rules: they don’t address title transfer (ownership): 1. You may be Responsible for goods you neither…
The Commerce Control List (CCL) under the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Export Administration Regulations (EAR), can be challenging to wrap one’s arms around. For those just starting to address export control compliance, the vastness and scientific nature of the export control classification numbers (ECCNs) on the CCL are daunting. The ongoing Export Control Reform effort…
U.S. export controls regulations encompass the transfer of tangible items, software, and technical data, outside and within the country. The handling of export-controlled commodities is not limited to commercially available items. Developmental products still in the R&D phase that are transferred for testing purposes and no-charge customer samples face the same requirements as commercial products….
This week, we celebrate Independence Day. On July 4, 1776, the thirteen colonies claimed their independence from England, an event which eventually led to the formation of the United States. Most of us will be celebrating by spending time with our families at picnics, parades, and viewing fireworks. This is also a great time…
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Well it’s time!! As promised, it’s time to announce the winner of our Sweetheart Giveaway. The winner has the choice between an iPad Mini (perfect for our tablet-friendly trade compliance webinars and our newly introduced on-demand courses) or a $400 Amazon Gift Card. Attendees who registered with Global Training Center between February 1-28 were automatically enrolled into a drawing along…
With today’s busy schedules, it can become difficult to find the time to take training that will, ironically, help with day-to-day trade compliance tasks. The reality is that it can be tough and sometimes training has to wait for a more convenient time. The challenge is most training available is scheduled at a specific time,…
Signs of an economic recovery are showing up in different areas of our industry. Increases in shipping have created a steady growth over the last few months as compared to the same time last year. However many companies are still very careful about their spending and are still limiting travel. With an increase of shipments, exports,…
There’s only about two months of shopping days before Christmas, but it’s enough time to survey some of the most interesting tariff classification cases with holiday themes. Not just Christmas, but here we also look at Halloween and Thanksgiving. I am nothing if not ecumenical when it comes to tariff classification. What I find strange,…
By Karin L. Bogue We are bringing back last year’s Thanksgiving Classification challenge. We had such a great response to this last year so we are adding a few more opportunities to win a gift card from Starbucks or Amazon. This article was originally published by Karin Bogue in 2011. Gobble! Gobble! As you think…
