Are you ready to Export? Are you ready for international sales? Exporting is selling products, services, and knowledge across the border and overseas. Export.gov has many tools available as you consider exporting. Here are a few: Take their online readiness assessment: Export Questionnaire Read the ITA Blog about how Commercial Service can assist Videos you can … [Read more...]
Chinese Man Sentenced to almost 5 Years Prison for Illegally Exporting
CHINESE NATIONAL SENTENCED TO 57 MONTHS INCARCERATION FOR ATTEMPTING TO ILLEGALLY EXPORT AEROSPACE-GRADE CARBON FIBER Defendant Stated The Carbon Fiber Was Intended For A "Jet Fighter Plane" Ming Suan Zhang, a citizen of the People’s Republic of China, was sentenced for violating the International Emergency Economic Powers Act by attempting to export high-grade carbon … [Read more...]
World Air Cargo Growth – Small Improvement in October
There was a small improvement in airfreight growth in October, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released figures showing a small improvement in air freight growth in October. Compared to October 2012, there was a 4% growth increase for all regions except for Africa. “Since mid-year we have … [Read more...]
ATTENTION! DELAY of FTR Export Requirements
ATTENTION! Delay of the effective date for changes to the FTR (Foreign Trade Regulations) Export Requirements! Previously scheduled to take effect on January 8, 2014, the FTR Export requirements will now be effective April 5, 2014. Why the change? Because the new Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) will not be deployed until April 5, 2014. Changes to the FTR are … [Read more...]
Trade Compliance – NAFTA Recordkeeping
NAFTA Recordkeeping for Importers & Exporters For Importers: Importers must maintain NAFTA Certificates of Origin and other related records for five years after the date of entry. These records must be maintained in the U.S. For Exporters or Producers : Exporters and domestic producers that complete and sign NAFTA Certificates of Origin must maintain NAFTA … [Read more...]