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...
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...
Incoterms 2010 simplify the rules by Bill Armbruster Incoterms are a vitally important component of international trade. They are an internationally recognized set of terms that define which party in a transaction is responsible for arranging transportation and...
Datamyne blog contributor Peter Quinter offers workshops on importing, exporting & compliance Becker & Poliakoff law firm and Miami-Dade’s Office of Economic Development & International Trade are presenting three workshops on at the Miami Free Zone, 2305...
The FDA mandates registration of imported food facilities By Peter Quinter, guest columnist On December 12, 2003, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) implemented the Bioterrorism Act of 2002. That Act basically required that companies shipping food to the U.S....
Trade association marks 45th year with a party at old Merchant’s House in NYC If you’re in the New York metro area, the networking cocktail reception at the Merchant’s House, Wednesday, October 6, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., is a good opportunity to get together with...
Prepare a checklist to make sure you ask the right questions By Bill Armbruster Picking a freight forwarder that’s right for you can be one of the most crucial decisions you make as an exporter. That applies whether you are a beginner or a veteran looking to make a...
Maersk pays $3 million for trading with Iran and Sudan By Peter Quinter, guest columnist Maersk Line, Ltd. paid the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) $3 million to settle allegations of violations of the U.S. trade embargo with Sudan and Iran that Maersk...
Most cargo thefts occur in transit By Bill Armbruster What’s the annual cost of cargo theft in the U.S.? Estimates range from less than $2 billion to $30 billion. There are several reasons for that huge disparity. They include the lack of a national database and the...
The path to more U.S. exports is through the nation’s metro areas “To reset its economic trajectory, the United States needs to connect the macroeconomic goal of increasing exports with metropolitan reality of export production.” So concludes a major study from the...
