Get Export-Ready: Documentation, Compliance, & Trade Terms

Once you’ve established your export readiness and conducted international market research, it’s time to take the next step: understanding export compliance, documentation, and tariffs. In this training, you’ll get a practical overview of these key areas to help you launch your global trade operations with confidence.

This third session in our 5-part Export Success Series is designed for U.S.-based companies preparing to export for the first time, or scaling up their international operations. We’ll help you navigate the terminology, requirements, and responsibilities critical for compliant, efficient global trade.

What You’ll Learn:

• Introduction to the primary export documents required in international trade, such as commercial invoices, packing lists, and certificates of origin
  

• The role and structure of Incoterms® 2020, and how to use them in international contracts

• Key classification codes: HTS, Schedule B, and ECCNs

• When and how to file Electronic Export Information (EEI) via AESDirect

• Overview of U.S. export regulations, including EAR, ITAR, and deemed exports

• How to reduce costs and improve compliance through FTAs, Foreign Trade Zones (FTZs), and strategic tariff planning