Monthly Archives: May 2011

Featured Video: Export Compliance Introduction

Posted on May 31, 2011 by rosannatorres

These videos are taken from a series of Export Videos produced jointly by the U.S. Census Bureau and International Trade Administration of the U.S. Department of Commerce. To view a complete list of all our videos, go to our … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Record Retention in AES

Posted on May 24, 2011 by rosannatorres

By: Nidaal Jubran How important is it to retain documentation filing in the Automated Export System (AES)? We receive many inquiries from users who are experiencing issues which stem from poor record retention on a daily basis. I make an effort … Continue reading →

Posted in Export Filing | Tagged Census Bureau requirements, electronic copy of record, ftr, FTR 30.10, Record retention, retain records up to 5 five years, Storing EEI | Leave a comment

The Fruit of the Sea

Posted on May 17, 2011 by rosannatorres

By: Terri Long “Shrimp is the fruit of the sea. You can barbecue it, boil it, broil it, bake it, sauté it…” The 1994 classic “Forrest Gump” taught you all the different ways to cook shrimp. USA Trade Online, on the … Continue reading →

Posted in Foreign Trade Data | Tagged Florida Shrimp, Gulf Oil Spill, Louisiana Shrimp, Oil Spill Aftermath, Pre-oil spill exports of shrimp, Shrimp Exports, top 5 shrimp states | Leave a comment

Trade deficit increases to $48.2 billion in March

Posted on May 11, 2011 by faymjohnson

By: Fay Johnson The Nation’s international trade deficit in goods and services increased to $48.2 billion in March from $45.4 billion (revised) in February, as imports increased more than exports. The March services surplus ($13.9 billion) was once again a … Continue reading →

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Local Chambers of Commerce Go International – Again

Posted on May 10, 2011 by rosannatorres

By: Chris Mead, Senior Vice President of the American Chamber of Commerce Executives, an organization of 1,200 chambers of commerce, headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia. From the earliest days, international trade has been a major concern for local chambers of commerce. … Continue reading →

Posted in Export Filing | Tagged ACCE, American Chamber of Commerce Executives, Chambers of Commerce, Charleston Chamber of commerce, International Trade, markets overseas, Savannah's Chamber of commerce, Travel overseas | 5 Comments

How to Make International Sales without Leaving Home

Posted on May 5, 2011 by rosannatorres

By: Doug Barry, senior international trade specialist with the Trade Information Center, U.S. Commercial Service A best-kept secret is that domestic trade shows are great places to meet and sell to international buyers. U.S. businesses that have discovered this relatively … Continue reading →