How-To guides
Step-by-step guides to the licenses, filings and processes of moving goods across borders, each with the official forms, fees and sources, and the date it was last checked.
Licenses
- How to get an FMC ocean transportation intermediary license (NVOCC or freight forwarder)Coming soon
- How to publish an NVOCC rate tariffComing soon
- How to get a USDOT number and MC operating authorityComing soon
- How to become a licensed freight broker (BMC-84 bond)Coming soon
- How to become a licensed customs brokerComing soon
- How to get IATA cargo agent accreditationComing soon
- How to become a TSA Indirect Air CarrierComing soon
- How to get an EORI numberComing soon
- How to get an Importer-Exporter Code (IEC)Coming soon
- How to apply for Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) statusComing soon
- How to join CTPATComing soon
- How to get a goods vehicle operator licenseComing soon
Importing
- How to import goods into the US, step by stepComing soon
- How to file an Importer Security Filing (ISF 10+2)Coming soon
- How to get a customs bond: single entry or continuousComing soon
- How to calculate landed costComing soon
- How to import goods into the EUComing soon
- How to import goods into the UKComing soon
- How to claim duty drawbackComing soon
- How to use a foreign-trade zoneComing soon
- How to use a customs or bonded warehouseComing soon
- How to act as importer of record for a foreign sellerComing soon
- How to import goods into IndiaComing soon
- How to import goods into the UAEComing soon
Exporting
- How to file Electronic Export Information (EEI) in AESComing soon
- How to tell if you need an export license (EAR and ECCN)Coming soon
- How to check EU dual-use export controlsComing soon
- How to get a certificate of originComing soon
- How to claim USMCA preferential treatmentComing soon
- How to use an ATA CarnetComing soon
- How to export goods from India (shipping bill and LEO)Coming soon
- How to make an export declarationComing soon
Classification
- How to find the right HS codeComing soon
- How to request a binding tariff rulingComing soon
Valuation
- How to work out customs value (transaction value method)Coming soon
Origin
- How to apply rules of origin under a free trade agreementComing soon
Tariffs
- How to check Section 301 and other additional duties on a productComing soon
Incoterms
- How to choose the right IncotermComing soon
- EXW or FCA: how to chooseComing soon
- FOB, CFR or CIF for sea freightComing soon
- DAP or DDP: who pays duty and whenComing soon
- How to match Incoterms with a letter of creditComing soon
Dangerous goods
- How to ship dangerous goods by sea (IMDG Code)Coming soon
- How to ship dangerous goods by air (IATA DGR)Coming soon
- How to ship hazmat by road (49 CFR)Coming soon
- How to ship dangerous goods by road (ADR)Coming soon
- How to ship lithium batteriesComing soon
- How to fill in a dangerous goods declarationComing soon
- How to read a safety data sheet for transportComing soon
- How to get dangerous goods training and certificationComing soon
Operations
- How to book an FCL shipmentComing soon
- How to ship LCLComing soon
- How to read a bill of ladingComing soon
- How to release cargo: original, telex and seaway billsComing soon
- How to avoid demurrage and detention chargesComing soon
- How to file a cargo claimComing soon
- How to ship refrigerated cargoComing soon
- How to ship out-of-gauge and project cargoComing soon
- How to choose cargo insuranceComing soon
- How to pay or get paid with a letter of creditComing soon