Incoterms 2020 Explained for Small Business Exporters
Key Takeaways Incoterms are 11 standard trade terms published by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC). Each one says who …
Certificate of Free Sale for Dietary Supplements and Food Products
Key Takeaways Many importing countries ask supplement and food exporters for a Certificate of Free Sale (CFS) before the product …
How to Find the HS Code for Your Export Product
Key Takeaways An HS code is a 6-digit number that classifies your product the same way in almost every country. …
What Is the International Visitor Leadership Program and How Does It Work?
The International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) is the US Department of State‘s premier professional exchange program. Since its establishment in …
How to Determine the Country of Origin for Your Export Product
Country of origin is the single most consequential piece of information on a certificate of origin form. Get it right, …
How GMP Certification Helps Medical Device Exporters Enter New Markets
Medical devices face more demanding export documentation requirements than almost any other product category. A foreign regulatory authority reviewing a …
Why Northern California Is a Growing Hub for International Trade
Northern California is not typically the first region that comes to mind when people think about American exports. That association …
How to Fill Out a Certificate of Origin Form: Step-by-Step Instructions
A certificate of origin is one of the most commonly required export documents, and one of the most consistently filled …
Certificate of Free Sale from the FDA vs. Chamber of Commerce: What Is the Difference?
When an importing country asks an exporter for a certificate of free sale, it is asking for proof that the …
Free Export Training Programs for US Small Businesses in 2026
Export education is among the least expensive investments a small business can make toward growing revenue, and most of it …