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. An exporter is unsure whether its product requires a license for export. Which BIS service allows the exporter to get an official determination? → Submitting a Commodity Classification Request (CCATS) to BIS
5. Which WIPO treaty specifically governs the international registration of industrial designs? → Hague Agreement
6. 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)
7. Which international filing system allows U.S. businesses to seek trademark protection in multiple countries through a single application filed with WIPO? → Madrid System
8. 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
9. What is the primary purpose of export regulations? → Safeguard national security and control trade
10. What does a 'clean' bill of lading indicate? → The carrier received the goods in apparent good order without noted exceptions
11. Which term describes countries with restrictions on exports? → Sanctioned countries
12. 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)
13. Which penalty can BIS impose for criminal violations of the EAR? → Up to 20 years imprisonment and fines up to $1 million per violation
14. 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
15. What tool measures customer satisfaction globally? → Customer satisfaction survey
16. Which is a key component of a marketing plan? → Marketing strategies and budget
17. What is a major factor in selecting a transportation mode for exports? → Cost, speed, and goods characteristics
18. A phytosanitary certificate is specifically required for which type of exported product? → Live plants, seeds, and plant-based agricultural products
19. In which situation would a U.S. exporter MOST appropriately use a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) before entering a foreign market? → When sharing proprietary technology or trade secrets with potential foreign partners
20. When segmenting international markets, 'macrosegmentation' refers to grouping countries based on: → Country-level variables such as GDP, trade regulations, and cultural dimensions
21. 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
22. What is the primary purpose of a freight forwarder in an export transaction? → To arrange transportation and handle logistics on behalf of the exporter
23. A distributor agreement typically grants the foreign partner the right to: → Buy and resell the exporter's products in a defined territory on their own account
24. Which of the following transactions is typically exempt from EEI filing requirements? → Exports to Canada of non-controlled items for Canadian consumption
25. Which tool provides U.S. exporters with country-specific tariff rates applied to their products by foreign governments? → WTO tariff binding database (Tariff Download Facility)
26. What method involves payment after goods are delivered? → Open account
27. For U.S. export compliance, the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) classify goods using the: → Export Control Classification Number (ECCN)
28. A shipper sends hazardous materials by ocean. Which international code governs the safe transport of these goods? → IMDG Code (International Maritime Dangerous Goods)
29. Which method helps a company adapt its product to local preferences? → Product adaptation
30. Which of the following is an example of a 'deemed export'? → Releasing controlled technology to a foreign national inside the United States