Trade Topics in the News
Have you ever had your goods delayed at customs? Faced long procedures that waste your time and money? Look no further— the ATA Carnet unlocks customs for temporary exports! more...
D-Trade represents a simplified application process for the export of defense and defense-related articles. Learn how to save time and effort with this new method for license applications. more...
A key list of "do's and don'ts" of doing business in China draws from the experience of American companies with successful sales in China, as well as information from the U.S. Department of Commerce. more...
An HS (Harmonized System) or Schedule B Number is a number assigned to a product for classification purposes. They help authorities to quickly identify a product. By international agreement, most countries around the world recognize the same first 6 digits of the number. This helps to speed the export process, and to minimalize confusion and misunderstanding that may occur when trying to identify a product descriptively. more...
A crucial part of exporting lies in the physical transfer of the products to the desired location. This includes not only the mode of transportation, but also the packaging of the product. If you plan on using wood based pallets or packages there is some important information that you need to know. more...
From October 30 - November 10, 2007 West Virginia exporters, along with Governor Joe Manchin III and representatives from the West Virginia Development Office, travelled to China to meet with potential buyers, attend the China Coal and Mining Expo 2007, and discuss the current and future economic relationship between West Virginia and the People's Republic. more...
