Incoterms, HS codes, and import/export.
A worked case showing why the $800 de minimis exemption fails as a business model, and how to build a compliant import operation that survives past the first shipment.
FOB and CIF are stuck in the breakbulk era. For containerized freight, they shift risk and cost in ways that hurt sellers. Switch to FCA or CPT.
Under CIF, risk passes at loading, not at destination. We walk a real shipment to show why sellers' obligations end early and buyers need insurance.
You think you know FOB, HS codes, and the ISF? Learn the costly myths behind Incoterms, customs penalties, and origin rules before your next shipment.
Stop guessing about FOB, CIF, and HS codes. Get blunt answers to the shipping questions importers and exporters actually ask, and learn why Incoterms ...
Most exporters still cling to FOB and CIF, but their risk transfer at the ship's rail is outdated for containerized cargo. Here's why you should switc...
Most buyers think CIF means the seller carries the risk until the port. It doesn't. Stop paying for insurance you think you have and start using FCA o...
CIF seems easy, but it doesn't cover your goods. As a buyer, you're exposed to risk and may face delays. This article tells you why to switch to FOB o...
Most importers accept CIF terms thinking they're covered, but risk transfers at loading. This practical how-to shows you why FOB or FCA gives you more...
Under CIF, risk shifts at loading, not destination. Your cargo could be lost at sea and it's your problem, not the seller's. Know the gap before you s...
CIF seems easy—seller handles freight and insurance. But risk transfers at loading, and insurance is minimal. Here's why FOB gives you control and cla...
Misclassifying your goods under the HS code is a costly error. Learn how to classify correctly, avoid penalties, and protect your bottom line.
FOB and CIF look similar but hide a critical risk difference. Here's why FOB usually beats CIF for buyers—and when CIF makes sense.