Time is a precious commodity for any business owner, and in your case there’s never enough of it. So when the head of manufacturing asks for your okay to provide a tour to a possible investor from across the ocean, you consent without hesitation. But as he walks out the door a thought rises to … Read more
Scratching his head, Leon scanned the official looking document before him. One bolded word stood out. Detention. Can you relate? Free time has come and gone. Now you’re the recipient of export detentions which are costing you precious time and money. Understanding your dilemma, we want to offer you a way to earn a resolution. … Read more
On August 6 and 7, US President, Donald Trump announced an Executive Order banning transacting with the Chinese owned apps, WeChat and TikTok. The announcement comes after several similar edicts requiring federal workers remove such apps from any devices used at work or on US government networks. As a frequent user of WeChat myself for … Read more
My Top 6 Mistakes Overseas 1. Taxi Scams – Of course we have all fallen victim to these as tourists and business travelers. I have actually become rather adept at noticing these scams in my most common destinations I visit now. Most commonly they will run a higher tariff rate (runs the meter faster) or … Read more
Lessons Learned Doing Business Overseas Reidel Law Firm represents and transacts business with partners and clients around the globe. In our travels and projects we have had the opportunity to work with many cultures and countries. On rare occasions these projects sour a bit and become a learning experience for us. In this article I’d … Read more
Export Control Reform Act – Headaches to Come for Exporters The Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (ECRA) was passed in June as part of the John McCain National Defense Authorization Act of 2018, along with other trade and FDI related regulations. While the ECRA has the word reform right in the title, exports and … Read more
Need to Know: Export Terms For folks new to exporting or even importing there will be a myriad of abbreviations which are important to know as you start exploring the export market. The international commercial terms (Incoterms for short) are the official rules of the International Chamber of Commerce that explain typical trade terms. These … Read more
Export Compliance – Where to Start? If your company is contemplating selling across borders or has already engaged with buyers overseas to export your product, you should take a careful review of any export compliance regulations that may apply to you. Often small and medium sized businesses ignore or are not aware of the various … Read more
How to Import to the US The US market can be an exciting and lucrative challenge for international businesses. Succeeding in the US market can take your product or business to the next level. Certainly the biggest hurdle to approaching the US market for your product or business is how to actually get it into … Read more
How to Import Food Products to the US Food products can be one of the more stable revenue generating areas for any importer, since food is one of the basic necessities of life. Importing food products to the US is much more involved than merely packing, shipping, and delivering your customer. Food imports to the … Read more
