INTERNATIONAL TRADE LAW
International Trade Law Articles
Customs classification, export controls, sanctions, and the compliance work that keeps cross-border business moving.
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How to Export Pharmaceuticals from the U.S.
Exporting pharmaceuticals from the United States is governed by three overlapping rulebooks: FDA rules on what drugs may leave the country, DEA rules for …
How to Export Products from the US: A Legal Guide
Exporting from the US comes down to three legal questions: what you are shipping, where it is going, and who is receiving it. Get those right and the rest is …
How to Export Raw Materials: U.S. Compliance Guide
To export raw materials legally from the United States, you do four things in order: classify the commodity, confirm whether an export license is required, …
How to Export Textiles: Origin and Labeling Rules
Exporting textiles is governed less by export controls than by classification, country-of-origin rules, and the labeling requirements of the country you are …
How to Export to Europe: A Compliance Guide
Exporting to Europe means meeting EU product rules before you ship and clearing EU customs when you arrive — the two places U.S. exporters most often get stuck. …
How to Export Toys: Safety, Licensing & Labeling
Exporting toys from the United States almost never requires an export license — most toys ship as EAR99 — but the shipment still has to satisfy U.S. …
How to Export Under Free Trade Agreements
Exporting under a free trade agreement lets your foreign buyer claim reduced or zero tariffs on your goods — but only if the goods qualify under the …
How to Export Using a Freight Forwarder
A freight forwarder arranges the international movement of your goods — booking carriers, preparing transport documents, and often filing your export data — but …
How to Export Wine and Spirits: TTB Permits, Taxes & AES
Exporting wine and spirits from the United States turns on three things: the right TTB credential, the right federal excise tax treatment, and the destination …
How to Export With an Export License (EAR)
Most exports don’t need a license — but knowing which ones do, and getting the license when required, is where exporters get into trouble. Under the EAR, …
How to File a Commodity Jurisdiction (CJ) Request
A commodity jurisdiction (CJ) request asks the U.S. government to decide whether your item is controlled by the ITAR or the EAR — and you file it with the State …
How to Import a Car Into the United States
Importing a car into the United States means satisfying three federal gatekeepers before the vehicle can be entered and registered: the Environmental Protection …
How to Import Agricultural Products: USDA Rules
Importing agricultural products means clearing the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) — usually before the goods leave the …
How to Import as a Small Business: Customs Basics
Importing as a small business means stepping into the legal role of “importer of record” — the party U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) holds …
How to Import Chemicals: TSCA and EPA Compliance
To import chemicals into the United States, you must file a TSCA Section 13 import certification with U.S. Customs and Border Protection — certifying that each …
How to Import Clothing: Customs and Labeling Rules
To import clothing into the United States legally, you have to satisfy three sets of rules at the same time: customs (HTS classification, duties, and …
How to Import Cosmetics: FDA and MoCRA Rules
Importing cosmetics means meeting FDA requirements under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the newer Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act …
How to Import Electronics: FCC and CPSC Rules
Importing electronics means satisfying federal product regulators — chiefly the FCC and the CPSC — before the goods can be marketed or entered. Almost any …
How to Import Food Products: FDA Rules
Importing food into the United States means clearing the FDA before the goods can enter — and the FDA’s rules apply on top of the customs entry, not …
How to Import from India to the US
Importing from India means clearing your goods through U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) as the importer of record, classifying each product under the …
