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‘Tis the Season of Holiday Shopping

With the holiday shopping season wrapping up, major retail sales events are taking place across the country.

The Goods and Services Deficit Increased to $55.5 billion in October 2018

The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced today that the goods and services deficit was $55.5 billion in October.

Submitting a Voluntary Self-Disclosure: Let’s Work Together!

A VSD is a narrative account, submitted by a party to the export transaction or their representative, with supporting documentation that sufficiently describes suspected violations of the FTR.

Wine or Beer?

Do you prefer enjoying a good wine or an ice-cold beer?

The Goods and Services Deficit Increased to $53.2 billion in August 2018

The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced today that the goods and services deficit was $53.2 billion in August.

Schedule B Codes, NAICS and NAPCS: The Similarities and Differences

Exporting companies use the Schedule B classification system to classify their products for export from the United States.

The Goods and Services Deficit Increased to $50.1 in July 2018

The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced today that the goods and services deficit was $50.1 billion in July

2018 Customer Service Satisfaction Survey: We Value Your Feedback!

The International Trade Management Division of the U.S. Census Bureau conducts a Customer Service Satisfaction survey every two years.

ACE Support Desk and ITMD Help Line. Who Do You Call?

The U.S. Census Bureau’s International Trade Management Division (ITMD) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) are constantly working to provide high-quality customer service to the trade community.

The Goods and Services Deficit increased to $46.3 billion in June 2018

The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced today that the goods and services deficit was $46.3 billion in June.

U.S. Exports by Metropolitan Area

Exporting With Import Classification Numbers

If you focus on U.S. trade compliance, you learn Schedule B numbers are U.S. export classification codes and Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) numbers are U.S. import classification codes.

The Goods and Services Deficit Decreased to $43.1 billion in May 2018

The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced today that the goods and services deficit was $43.1 billion in May.

The Goods and Services Deficit Decreased to $46.2 billion in April 2018

The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced today that the goods and services deficit was $46.2 billion in April.

Accessing AESDirect in the Automated Commercial Environment

The AESDirect application transitioned into the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) single window in 2016.

The Importance of Export Control Classification Numbers and Administration Regulations

One of the fields that the export trade community tends to have questions on is the Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) and how to know if their product has an ECCN.

The Goods and Services Deficit Decreased to $49.0 billion in March 2018

The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced today that the goods and services deficit was $49.0 billion in March.

Filing Repairs and Replacements in the Automated Export System

Have you ever needed to export a product that was imported for repair or replacement? Do you understand the requirements to export the product back to the customer?

The Goods and Services Deficit Increased to $57.6 billion in February 2018

The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced today that the goods and services deficit was $57.6 billion in February.

The Goods and Services Deficit Increased to $56.6 Billion in January 2018

The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced today that the goods and services deficit was $56.6 billion in January.

Useful Acronyms

Have you shipped a package overseas that is valued over $2,500 per Schedule B classification number or licensed?

The Goods and Services Deficit Increased to $53.1 billion in December 2017

The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, through the Department of Commerce, announced today that the goods and services deficit was $53.1 billion in December.

New Schedule B Numbers Have Arrived

The Schedule B commodity classification codes for export have been updated for 2018.

Employer Identification Numbers: Guidance for Exporting Goods From the United States

Exporting goods from the United States to a foreign country may require having Electronic Export Information (EEI) in the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE).

The Goods and Services Deficit Increased to $50.5 Billion in November 2017

The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, through the Department of Commerce, announced today that the goods and services deficit was $50.5 billion.