Tag Archives: exports

Nature Strikes Again. What Does That Mean for Trade?

Posted on December 5, 2012 by rosannatorres



By: Stephen It is incredible to see the impact that a single storm can make on an area. What might be just as impressive is the immediate effect it can have on Trade. It will inevitably take some time before … Continue reading →

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Trade Term: Harmonized System

Posted on November 28, 2012 by rosannatorres



By: John Winston Sperry Though I joined the Foreign Trade Division in July, I still find myself exposed to new trade terms. During my first assignment to learn how to use USA Trade Online (UTO), I was introduced to this … Continue reading →

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States battle for export spotlight – The race to expand U.S. exports is on!

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Global Reach Daniel



By Daniel Exporting goods has always been integrated in the fabric of the U.S. economy but recently there has been a growing trend to capitalize on foreign demand of American goods. According to data provided by USA Trade Online between … Continue reading →

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Clarification to October 2010 Newsletter – DSP-5 licenses in the AES

Posted on April 4, 2012 by rosannatorres



By: Omari Based on the Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR) section 30.2(a)(1)(iv), any export shipment requiring a U.S. Department of State, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) license or that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) must … Continue reading →

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Record Goods and Services Trade in 2011

Posted on February 10, 2012 by faymjohnson



by Fay First, let’s take a quick look at the trade numbers for December 2011.  For December, the trade deficit in goods and services increased to $48.8 billion from $47.1 billion (revised) in November, as imports increased $3.0 billion and … Continue reading →

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U.S. Trade Deficit Increases in November

Posted on January 13, 2012 by rosannatorres



By: Janet A decrease in November exports and an increase in imports resulted in a rise in the Nation’s international trade deficit in goods and services to $47.8 billion compared to $43.3 billion (revised) in October. November exports, $177.8 billion, … Continue reading →

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Domestic vs. Foreign Origin

Posted on December 14, 2011 by rosannatorres



By: Melannie Exporters often ask: “How should I report a shipment for goods with the same schedule B, but composed of domestic and foreign origin?” You want to be sure that you are accurately identifying the origin of your goods … Continue reading →

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Vroom…Auto Industry Shows Growth

Posted on October 18, 2011 by rosannatorres



By Terri On October 4, 2011, the Full Report on Manufacturer’s Shipments, Inventories and Orders for August 2011 was released. Preliminary estimates show January – August 2011 shipments of transportation equipment were $365.8 billion, up 4.1% over the $351.3 billion … Continue reading →

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Resources at AESDirect.gov

Posted on April 7, 2011 by nidaaljubran



By Nidaal When I first started in the Automated Export System branch of the Foreign Trade Division a little over a year ago, I found myself relying heavily on the information at our website in order to understand the nuances … Continue reading →

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Proposed changes to the Foreign Trade Regulations

Posted on March 22, 2011 by rosannatorres



By: Omari On January 21, 2011, the U.S. Census Bureau issued the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPR), also in pdf, for revisions to the Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR). Most of the clarifications and changes reflect a need to update the … Continue reading →

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