Typhoon Utor was the world's strongest typhoon of the year before it crossed the Philippines earlier this week. The tropical storm is expected to make landfall somewhere on the western coast of Guangdong province, China, this evening and will pass about 250 kilometers southwest of Hong Kong today. There are multiple air, truck and train services that have been suspended in … [Read more...]
South Dakota ITC Presents TWO Seminars
South Dakota's International Trade Center will host two separate seminars on the same day in Sioux Falls: Incoterms® (Morning Session) - covering both the fundamentals and intricate details Letters of Credit (Afternoon Session) - providing an in-depth review of the uses and structure of letters of credit and how to manage associated costs When: Tuesday, August … [Read more...]
Learn More About Exporting Globally – FREE WEBINARS
If you want to know more about exporting to the global marketplace, you should check this out. There are 4 more FREE 'Go Global Webinars' in the series. These are sponsored by the Census Bureau partnering with other government agencies. Here is the list of the remaining 'Go Global Webinar series' - with dates [all times are 1-2pm ET] and descriptions: August 27th - … [Read more...]
IMPORTERS – Reasonable Care Checklists
When importing into the United States, informed compliance is a shared responsibility between CBP (Customs & Border Protection) and the importer where the CBP effectively communicates its requirements to the trade community and in turn businesses conduct their regulated activities according the U.S. laws and regulation. A key component of informed compliance is that the … [Read more...]
Is your company committing an export violation? BIS seminars are coming to the Twin Cities!
When it comes to U.S. export laws, ignorance is no defense and U.S. businesses can be subject to penalties for actions committed by foreign third parties acting on their behalf. Because the stakes are so high in international business, an ‘export compliance program’ is essential and must be comprehensive. Two valuable BIS seminars coming to Twin Cities in September … [Read more...]