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After China, the US is the leading cross-border destination European shoppers like to buy from. So, what do businesses exporting goods from the US need to do to cash in? From deciding which European countries to target, to the customs regulations you need to be aware of, this guide wil...
In 2023, Texas remained the leading state in terms of value of exported goods to China. Goods worth approximately 25.7 billion U.S. dollars were exported from Texas to China in 2023. This figure represents an increase of 16.4 percent over 2022 levels. ...
All goods sent to countries outside the European Custums Union go through customs. Depending on the destination, you therefore need to enclose a commercial invoice. If your product has no commercial value, then you state 'no commercial value' on the invoice. ...
Consumer goodsLooks at the experiences and viewpoints of retail buyers, importers and agents in the UK market buying from Israel. Examines the success or failure of Israeli consumer goods companies exporting to the UK. Reveals that market entry and market penetration are two distinct stages, and ...
Exporting goods to buyers in a foreign market is a powerful way for companies to quickly access a significant new pool of customers—often with less competition than they face in domestic markets. What is direct exporting? Direct exporting is the practice of selling your products directly to a ...
The physical act of transporting goods to export markets may be done by the supplier's own distribution division or by using the services of independent hauliers, fleet operators and FREIGHT FORWARDERS. Documentation required in connection with export consignments includes a BILL OF LADING, ...
The last 40 years have been a story of the UK, wider Europe and much of the world importing goods from China due to the exceptionally cheap costs of manufacture. However, there is a slight change in the wind. A growing middle class in the country is now driving demand for Western produc...
You have to complete an export declaration when exporting physical goods from the UK. Export declarations can be complicated and most companies appoint a freight forwarder or customs agent to deal with customs clearance processes for them. However, even if you appoint a specialist, ...
The WTO may have been, in 1948, primarily about access to manufacturing goods, with little interest in energy security. But this has changed for the influential blocks in the WTO. There is and will be more and more of an effort to extract concessions favoring U.S. and EU energy security...