Export & import guides
Straight answers to the questions US exporters and global importers ask most: how to start exporting, how tariff codes work, which shipping terms to choose, and how to check who you are doing business with. Written in plain language, with links to the official sources.
How to Export from the USA: A Step-by-Step Guide
A practical step-by-step guide for US manufacturers: classify your product, screen your buyer, pick Incoterms, get paid safely and file export documents.
TariffsHTS Codes Explained: How to Find Your Tariff Code
What an HTS code is, how the 6, 8 and 10 digits work, how to read duty rates (General, Special, Column 2), and how to find the right code for your product.
ShippingIncoterms 2020 Explained: EXW, FOB, CIF, DDP and More
A clear guide to the 11 Incoterms 2020 rules: who pays for shipping and insurance, when risk passes, and which term to choose as a US exporter or importer.
ComplianceDenied Party Screening: How to Check OFAC and BIS Lists
Why exporters must screen buyers, which US restricted-party lists matter (OFAC SDN, BIS Entity List and more), and how to screen and spot red flags.
ImportingHow to Find and Verify US Manufacturers: Buyer Checklist
A practical checklist for importers: find US manufacturers, verify they are real, evaluate quality, agree terms and reduce the risk of a bad supplier.
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