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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The Export Control Reform Act of 2018, Explained
The Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (ECRA) is the law that finally gave the Commerce Department permanent statutory authority to control dual-use exports — …
Need-to-Know Export Terms: A Glossary
Exporting comes with two vocabularies you have to learn: the export-control acronyms that decide whether you need a license, and the Incoterms that decide who …
Export Compliance: Where to Start
Export compliance starts with four questions: what you are shipping, who you are shipping to, where it is going, and how it will be used. Answer those four …
How to Import to the US: A Step-by-Step Guide
Importing into the US comes down to five steps: classify your product, identify every agency that regulates it, post a customs bond, file your entry with …
How to Import Food Products to the U.S.
To import food into the U.S., you must satisfy both U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — which means a registered …
What Is a Customs Broker? Role and When You Need One
A customs broker is a private individual or company licensed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to file entries and clear imported goods through …
