Cracking the Code: A Trader’s Essential Guide to the Harmonized System (HS) Code

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Imagine you are a producer of high-quality artisanal honey. Your product is gaining international attention, and you have potential buyers in Japan, Brazil, and Germany. How do you ship it? More importantly, how do you tell the customs authority in each of these countries exactly what is in your package in a way they will […]

Avoiding the Million-Dollar Misunderstanding: A Practical Guide to the Incoterms

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Imagine this: a container of high-value electronics is en route from a supplier in Asia to a buyer in Europe. The contract term is CPT (Carriage Paid To) Hamburg. Mid-journey, the ship encounters severe weather, and the container is lost at sea. The buyer, seeing that the seller paid for the freight to Hamburg, assumes […]

Demystifying Global Trade: A Deep Dive into the Incoterms 2020 Wall Chart

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In the intricate dance of international trade, clarity is paramount. Every day, trillions of dollars in goods cross borders, and behind each shipment is a contract that dictates the precise responsibilities of the buyer and seller. Misunderstandings in these agreements can lead to costly delays, disputes, and damaged business relationships. To prevent this, the International […]

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