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U.S. Government On-Line Resources for Exporters:
www.usatrade.gov - This is the official website of the U.S. Commercial Service, offering exporters assistance with promoting their products, finding overseas partners, trade leads, market research, country-specific information, etc. This website is a comprehensive resource for any exporter.
www.census.gov/foreign-trade/www/ - All exporters should know their Schedule B or Harmonized System Number, and the easiest way to find it is through the Census Bureau website. Searches can be done by product category or keyword. Tel: 301-457-3259
www.ustreas.gov/ofac - Exporters with questions on what countries the U.S. has limited trade relations with should check with the U.S. Department of Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control before shipping to any questionable country or party. This website includes fact sheets on the sanctions the U.S. has against a number of countries and specially designated nationals.
www.bxa.doc.gov - The Bureau of Export Administration has primary responsibility for exports controls, if any apply to his product, and how to apply for an export license.
www.ita.doc.gov/efm - The Export Finance matchmaker website puts U.S. exporters in touch with sources of financing and risk mitigation. Exporters can submit an electronic query and receive back a list of potential sources of financing.
www.stat-usa.gov - This website is an electronic service of the U.S. Department of Commerce, offering up-to-date trade, economic and business information from all federal government resources. Information on this site includes market research, trade leads updated daily and trade statistics.
www.ita.doc.gov/tic - The Trade Information Center is a comprehensive resource for the new-to-export company. Information includes frequently asked questions, referrals to federal export assistance programs and tariff and tax information.
www.buyusa.gov/buffalo/newsletters.html - Upstate New York World Trade News - The U.S. Department of Commerce Export Assistance Centers in Buffalo and Rochester publish a monthly online newsletter containing information on international trade related issues.
www.strategis.ic.gc.ca - Industry Canada's website identifying the Canadian companies active in developing the Latin American market(s). Strategis is managed/operated by Industry Canada and will allow you to look for all Canadian companies interested or active in country(ies) of interest.
www.mac.doc.gov - Market Access and Compliance. The Trade Compliance Center helps American exporters overcome foreign trade barriers and to insure that foreign countries comply with their commitments to the USA. Includes a trade information center for export counseling and marketing information.
www.mac.doc.gov/nafta - Office of NAFTA and Inter-American Affairs (UNIA) - Market Access and Compliance.
www.mac.doc.gov/ftaa2005 - Office of the Free Trade of the Americas - Market Access and Compliance.
www.mac.doc.gov/cbi - Caribbean Basic Initiative - Legislation - Market Access and Compliance.
www.export.gov - From this website, you can access a global listing of trade events, international market research, and practical tools to help with every step of the export process.
Last Updated: 7/9/07