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Tips for Exporting Goods in 2022 KEREN SOOKNE, DIRECTOR OF EDITORIAL CONTENT TOP THREE TAKEAWAYS 1. Brand owners/exporters should always know their buyers and ensure that customers are not on the U.S. denied party list.
2. Exporters need to apply for a license to export to a country with active sanctions, and contact the Office of Foreign Assets Control.
3. Consider cargo insurance—the right insurance can protect you from certain claims in the case of damage to other containers on the ship.
↑ When exporting goods from the U.S., brand owners/exporters should ensure buyers are not on the denied party list.
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f you’re exporting goods from the U.S., knowing risks and obligations is key to a smooth operation—or as smooth an operation as is possible. Allan Christian, Senior International Trade Specialist at the U.S. Commercial Service in Portland, OR, discussed best practices for exports at Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim, CA.
Denied parties He cautioned that brand owners/exporters should always know their buyers and ensure they’re not on the denied party list, which is a list of companies that U.S. entities cannot engage in trade or financial transactions with legally. Not limited to foreign companies, the list can also include U.S. companies that have violated regulations.
While you can search for denied parties at the consolidated screening list, Christian noted that there are a few companies that offer denied party screening software. In his opinion, the automated screening tools are money well spent. If you ship your goods to a distributor in another country and they then resell to a company located where the U.S. has an embargo, you can be held liable. Even if it’s technically the distributor reselling the goods, the resale must be in accordance with the law. Per the presentation, you can protect yourself in the eyes of U.S. Customs and Border Protection by placing a Destination Control Statement (DCS) on your commercial invoice that reads: “These items are controlled by the U.S. Government and authorized for export only to the country of ultimate destination for use by the ultimate
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