Shipping Solutions is the fast, easy way to create your export paperwork, and it also provides an easy way to file your Electronic Export Information (EEI) with the Automated Export System (AES) using the ACE Portal. If you have a new ACE account (click here if you need to apply for one), before using it for the first time in Shipping Solutions, you should login to ACE once using a web browser to accept the certification statements. Make sure pop-ups are allowed ..read more

As a U.S. exporter, understanding the concept of the Ultimate Consignee is crucial for ensuring compliance with the Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR) and the proper filing of Electronic Export Information (EEI) in the Automated Export System (AES). Identifying the Ultimate Consignee can be complex, especially when an end user and the Ultimate Consignee are different entities, residing in different countries. Based on guidance from the U.S. Census Bureau's Trade Regulations Branch, this article will help you identify the Ultimate Consignee in some of the different scenarios you might face as an ..read more

Home to the “Capital of Europe” and located midway between France, Germany and the United Kingdom, Belgium enjoys one of the highest per capita incomes in the region, an extremely well-educated workforce and widely distributed purchasing power among its residents. As such, it is a must-consider destination for U.S. exporters ..read more

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Imagine spending hours, maybe even days, meticulously classifying your product for import or export, only to discover that the code you identified isn’t recognized in the country you're importing from or shipping to. The frustration of having to repeat this complex process for each destination can be overwhelming. What if there was a way to streamline this task ..read more

My recent article about Export Compliance Programs (ECPs) covered the most common self-imposed roadblocks to their implementation. While a formal, written ECP is the best way to ensure compliance, even without one, it is essential that exporters follow best practices and establish compliance procedures. The key factor in the success of a program is the involvement and leadership of senior management.  ..read more

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Despite stagnating growth post-pandemic and some obstacles—among them, government spending, inflation, and an aging and shrinking economy—South Korea remains one of the top global economies for U.S. exporters, especially those interested in high-tech fields. In this article, I’ll look at the history of U.S. trade with South Korea; the process of exporting to South Korea, including documentation and compliance requirements; and the benefits and considerations for U.S. companies looking to break into the South Korean marketplace ..read more