GISTnet Tips: 2006-11-06

General
Having trouble figuring time of day before you call overseas? See the
GISTnet time zone map available in our exhibits:
http://www.gistnet.com/library/2/exhibits/tzmapsmall.html

Freight Forwarder
Do you know how to determine if a Department of Commerce export license is
required for a particular shipment? Check out our decision tree:
http://www.gistnet.com/sub/text/56:k719.auto

Customs Broker
Your importer pays a commission to an agent who works for the manufacturer.
Is this commission dutiable? See our glossary definition:
http://www.gistnet.com/sub/glossary/selling_commission.html