Skip to content

Export

Surviving US Customs: How Exporters Can Navigate the UFLPA and Prop 65

Selling into the United States market is highly lucrative, but it is also one of the most legally treacherous environments for international MSMEs. Without a dedicated compliance department, a small manufacturer can easily see their entire container seized at the border, or receive a devastating lawsuit in the mail weeks after a successful sale.

The two biggest threats facing exporters to the US right now are the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) and California's Proposition 65.

Selling Across Borders: The SME Guide to CE, UKCA, and US Conformity

Expanding into international markets is the ultimate growth goal for any small or medium manufacturer. But the moment your pallets hit the border of the European Union, the United Kingdom, or the United States, they face a wall of regulatory acronyms: CE, UKCA, FCC, and GCC.

A simple labeling error or a missing Declaration of Conformity (DoC) can turn a lucrative export deal into a logistical nightmare.