by Descartes Datamyne | Oct 26, 2010 | Exports, Imports, Trade Policy, Transport
People who import-export say the most surprising things By Peter Quinter, guest columnist I have been an international trade attorney for over 20 years. In that time, I have represented a few thousand companies involved in the importation, exportation, and...
by Descartes Datamyne | Oct 26, 2010 | Imports, Markets, Resources, Trade Data
New uses for a renewable resource create new markets, but challenge HS codes Bamboo has become the flooring of choice for those who aspire to a luxe decor that’s also eco-friendly. Made from a rapidly-renewable resource, bamboo floors can earn points under the United...
by Descartes Datamyne | Oct 14, 2010 | Markets, Resources, Trade Policy
The ISO celebrates the standards that make the world accessible. Today (October 14) is World Standards Day. The ISO, the International Organization for Standardization, along with the ITU (International Telecommunications Union) and IEC (International Electrotechnical...
by Descartes Datamyne | Oct 11, 2010 | Imports, Markets, Trade Data, Trade Policy
Kansas City Star uses Datamyne to trace origins of fish oil supplements Fish oil sales in the U.S. are on the rise, from $35 million in 1995 to $359 million in 2005, and just under $1 billion last year, the Kansas City Star reports. Sold in capsule form, fish oil is...
by Descartes Datamyne | Oct 9, 2010 | Industry Coverage
Sold in capsule form, fish oil is the No. 3 dietary supplement in the U.S. While the label on the bottle may tout the benefits of fish oil, it won’t tell you where the oil came from. With roughly 20% originating in China, that could be a problem. In its investigative...
