The complete US exporter's operator playbook
19 chapters for United States exporters — from EIN, AES/EEI filing, Schedule B codes and EAR/OFAC compliance to finding overseas buyers, USMCA/FTA advantages, EXIM Bank financing, and scaling globally.
Introduction to US Export Business
Foundations of international trade for United States exporters and how American products create value abroad.
Understanding Global Markets
How US exporters research demand, pick target countries, and use FTAs to win overseas buyers.
Choosing the Right Product
How to evaluate US-made or US-sourced products for export potential, profitability and compliance.
Schedule B & HS Classification
Nail your Schedule B export code — it drives AES filing, duties abroad and FTA eligibility.
Finding Overseas Buyers
Practical channels to find real international buyers for US products and turn leads into orders.
Export Pricing & Costing
Build export prices in USD that win international orders and still leave healthy margin.
Incoterms 2020 Explained
Master the 11 Incoterms so US exporters know exactly who pays, ships and insures at every step.
US Export Documentation
Every US export document — commercial, regulatory and transport — and how to prepare each.
Payment Terms & Letters of Credit
Get paid safely by foreign buyers — LC, D/A, D/P, advance and open account without losing sleep.
Logistics & Freight Forwarding
How ocean, air and truck freight actually work from US ports — and how to negotiate with forwarders.
US Export Customs & Compliance
Clear US export controls and destination-country customs without delays, fines or seized shipments.
US Export Incentives & Programs
EXIM Bank, SBA STEP, FTZs, duty drawback and state export programs — claim what's yours.
Foreign Exchange for US Exporters
How USD receipts, FX hedging and multi-currency accounts work for exporters in practice.
Quality Standards & Certifications
Certifications foreign buyers expect from US exporters — ISO, CE, UKCA, halal, kosher, organic.
Packaging, Labeling & Marking
Export packaging that survives the journey and meets destination-country label laws.
Risk Management & Export Credit Insurance
Protect your US export business against buyer default, country risk and shipment loss.
Digital Marketing for US Exporters
Build a global brand online — website, SEO, LinkedIn and paid ads to attract overseas buyers.
Scaling Your US Export Business
Move from first international order to a repeatable, scalable US export operation.
Building a Global Brand from the USA
Go beyond private-label — build a Made-in-USA brand that commands premium prices worldwide.