CE Cheat Sheet 2026

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1. Which SBA program provides loan guarantees specifically to small businesses seeking to export goods or services? → SBA Export Working Capital Program
2. A U.S. exporter wants to ship goods to a buyer in a country with high political risk. Which combination of payment mechanisms best protects the exporter? → Confirmed, irrevocable letter of credit with a U.S. bank as confirming bank
3. What document lists controlled goods for export? → Commerce Control List (CCL)
4. Which organization provides the Coface Country Risk ratings used by exporters to assess buyer country creditworthiness? → Coface (Compagnie Française d'Assurance pour le Commerce Extérieur)
5. Which international filing system allows U.S. businesses to seek trademark protection in multiple countries through a single application filed with WIPO? → Madrid System
6. A U.S. software company exporting its products does NOT need to formally register to receive which type of IP protection for its original source code? → Copyright
7. What is the primary purpose of export regulations? → Safeguard national security and control trade
8. What does a 'clean' bill of lading indicate? → The carrier received the goods in apparent good order without noted exceptions
9. Which term describes countries with restrictions on exports? → Sanctioned countries
10. Which U.S. government agency provides export financing and loan guarantees to help American exporters compete globally? → Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM)
11. An airway bill (AWB) differs from an ocean bill of lading in that the AWB is: → A non-negotiable receipt and contract of carriage that cannot transfer title
12. What tool measures customer satisfaction globally? → Customer satisfaction survey
13. Which is a key component of a marketing plan? → Marketing strategies and budget
14. What is a major factor in selecting a transportation mode for exports? → Cost, speed, and goods characteristics
15. A phytosanitary certificate is specifically required for which type of exported product? → Live plants, seeds, and plant-based agricultural products
16. Under the U.S. de minimis rule (Section 321), what is the maximum value of goods that can enter the U.S. duty-free per shipment per day? → $800
17. What is the primary purpose of a freight forwarder in an export transaction? → To arrange transportation and handle logistics on behalf of the exporter
18. What method involves payment after goods are delivered? → Open account
19. For U.S. export compliance, the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) classify goods using the: → Export Control Classification Number (ECCN)
20. A shipper sends hazardous materials by ocean. Which international code governs the safe transport of these goods? → IMDG Code (International Maritime Dangerous Goods)
21. Which method helps a company adapt its product to local preferences? → Product adaptation
22. Which EXIM Bank product is best suited for a small U.S. exporter needing to cover a single large export transaction against buyer default? → Single-buyer export credit insurance
23. What document serves as both a receipt for cargo and a contract of carriage between a shipper and an ocean carrier? → Bill of lading
24. What is the primary purpose of a Shipper's Export Declaration (now AES filing) in U.S. export transactions? → To collect export trade statistics and enforce export controls
25. What term describes the cost to move goods from seller to buyer? → Freight cost
26. What is a deemed export? → Releasing controlled information to a foreign national
27. What is a Commercial Invoice used for in exports? → Billing document specifying goods and price
28. What is the term for the risk that exchange rate fluctuations will negatively impact the value of an export transaction? → Foreign exchange (FX) risk
29. Under a CIF Incoterm, which party is responsible for arranging and paying for marine cargo insurance? → The seller
30. A U.S. exporter discovers counterfeit versions of its products are being imported into the United States. Which agency can seize those goods at the U.S. border? → U.S. Customs and Border Protection