The individuals, groups, and businesses on the U.S. Prohibited Party Lists are off limits for American importers and exporters—you must
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Child Labor: A Global Problem with Domestic Ramifications
Major U.S. companies continue to be faulted for using or supporting child labor—and are suffering the consequences. But in the
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Import/Export Best Practices To Avoid Personal Liability
While firms of all types can be exposed to penalties resulting from violations of import-export restrictions, did you know that
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Importers Brace for Possible Trade Policy Shifts
The Trump Administration has proposed a slew of changes to the nation’s trade policies, including those involving NAFTA, and adoption
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KPIs Are Key to Measuring Import-Export Success
Key performance indicators (KPIs) are like your company’s car dashboard, telling you how fast you are going, how hard the
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Contentious NAFTA Demands Push U.S. Neighbors to Consider Options
Twenty-three years after the original signing of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), its three participating countries have come
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Using a Broker to Import in the US? You’re Still Responsible for CBP Forms
When you import any goods or merchandise into the United States, you are subject to compliance requirements involving the Bureau
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Metrics Assistance in Tracking Import and Export Compliance Performance
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) or metrics are used by successful companies to calculate aspects of their performance. Usually, these KPI’s
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Ready for Overseas Expansion? Keep these Market Entry Strategies in Mind
International markets have the greatest potential for business growth, due to the cost advantages of overseas production, revenue opportunities from
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USA Labeling Requirements – Complying With The FTC’s “Made in USA” Labeling Standards
Last summer, Truth in Advertising (“TINA.org”), a watchdog nonprofit that protects consumers against deceptive advertising, filed a complaint against Walmart.
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