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Who Is the Ultimate Consignee? Part I
The U.S. Census Bureau’s Trade Regulations Branch regularly receives questions regarding who the Ultimate Consignee is in an export transaction.
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The Global Market Finder Can Help Expand Your Business Abroad
The U.S. Census Bureau provides a wide range of data to help businesses succeed and grow.
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Schedule B: Unit of Measure Changes
The U.S. Census Bureau regularly updates the Schedule B export classification codes in January and July.
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Is Thanksgiving Really Almost Here?
For many of us, Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the holiday season. While we each have our personal favorite holiday, Thanksgiving is perhaps the most popular.
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The Goods and Services Deficit Decreased to $52.5 Billion in September 2019
The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced today that the goods and services deficit was $52.5 billion in September, down $2.6 billion from $55.0 billion in August, revised.
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The Goods and Services Deficit Decreased to $55.2 billion in June 2019
The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced today that the goods and services deficit was $55.2 billion in June.
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The Goods and Services Deficit Increased to $55.5 billion in May 2019
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 May.
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The Goods and Services Deficit Decreased to $50.8 billion in April 2019
The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced today that the goods and services deficit was $50.8 billion in April.
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The Goods and Services Deficit Increased to $50.0 billion in March 2019
The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced today that the goods and services deficit was $50.0 billion in March.
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The Goods and Services Deficit Decreased to $49.4 billion in February 2019
The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced today that the goods and services deficit was $49.4 billion in February.
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The Goods and Services Deficit Decreased to $51.1 billion in January 2019
The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced today that the goods and services deficit was $51.1 billion in January.
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The Goods and Services Deficit Increased to $59.8 billion in December 2018
The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced today that the goods and services deficit was $59.8 billion in December.
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The Goods and Services Deficit Decreased to $49.3 billion in November 2018
The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced today that the goods and services deficit was $49.3 billion in November.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Goods and Services Deficit Increased to $54.0 billion in September 2018
The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced today that the goods and services deficit was $54.0 billion in September.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Accessing AESDirect in the Automated Commercial Environment
The AESDirect application transitioned into the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) single window in 2016.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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New Schedule B Numbers Have Arrived
The Schedule B commodity classification codes for export have been updated for 2018.
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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.
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Finding Your Schedule B Number
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 $43.5 billion in September.
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The Goods and Services Deficit Increased to $48.7 Billion in October 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 $48.7 billion in October.
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The Goods and Services Deficit Increased to $43.5 billion in September 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 $43.5 billion in September.
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The Goods and Services Deficit Decreased to $42.4 billion in August 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 $42.4 billion in August.
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Automated Commercial Environment Export Reports: What's New?
It’s evident that the trade community is using the export reports feature in ACE, and its popularity is ever increasing.
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The Goods and Services Deficit Increased to $43.7 billion in July 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 $43.7 billion in July.
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