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Exporting/Importing
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Export.gov 
 "Export.gov is the portal to all export-related assistance and market information offered by the federal government. Whether you're looking for trade leads, free export counseling, or help with the export process, Export.gov is your first step in growing your international sales." The Export Basics section provides a useful overview of the U.S. export process, as seen by the government. http://www.export.gov Topics: Business, International Trade Last updated Oct 6, 2004 Export.gov: Footwear, Leather and Fur Products
Statistics on U.S. footwear, leather, and fur imports and exports back to 1996. Covers fur and mink apparel; rubber, non-rubber, plastic, and canvas footwear; upholstery leather; and leather apparel, gloves and mittens, and tanning. Also includes links to U.S. Census Bureau industry reports. From the U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration (ITA). http://www.ita.doc.gov/td/ocg/leather.htm Topics: Industries, International Trade, Statistics Last updated Mar 21, 2006 Export.gov: Toys, Dolls and Games
Statistics on U.S. toy imports and exports back to 1992. Also include SIC (U.S. Standard Industrial Classification) tables and links to industry associations and publications, Census Bureau reports (including monthly retail sales), and other related material. From the U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration (ITA). http://www.ita.doc.gov/td/ocg/toys.htm Topics: Finance, Games & Puzzles, Hobbies, International Trade Last updated Nov 22, 2005 Fair Trade Certified: Resources
Fact sheets about fair trade certification, "a market-based model of international trade" whose principles include fair prices, fair labor conditions, direct trade, democratic and transparent organizations, community development, and environmental sustainability. Includes background and general material, and fast facts on fair trade of products such as coffee, cocoa, bananas, tea, and sugar. From TransFair USA, a fair trade labeling and certification organization. http://www.transfairusa.org/content/resources/ Topics: International Trade Last updated Jun 7, 2007 Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)
This is the official website of OPEC, an international organization of eleven oil-producing and exporting countries, whose economic reliance is on oil revenues. Includes news, publications and reports, daily oil prices, statistics, FAQs on the petroleum industry, and more. http://www.opec.org/ Topics: Business, Business, Industries, Oil & Gas, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Mar 5, 2006 SBA: Office of International Trade
A part of the United States Small Business Association (SBA), the Office of International Trade "works in cooperation with other federal agencies and public- and private-sector groups to encourage small business exports and to assist small businesses seeking to export." This searchable site contains FAQs and publications, including a guide to exporting, online forms, information on trade finance programs, and lists of events, banks participating in SBA programs, and Export Assistance Centers. http://www.sba.gov/aboutsba/sbaprograms/internationaltrade/ Topics: Business, Business, International Trade Last updated Mar 30, 2007 U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security: Antiboycott Compliance
Background about "two laws [adopted in the mid-1970s] that seek to counteract the participation of U.S. citizens in other nations' economic boycotts or embargoes. These 'antiboycott' laws are the 1977 amendments to the Export Administration Act (EAA) and the Ribicoff Amendment to the 1976 Tax Reform Act (TRA)." Provides requirements, examples of boycott requests, and text of the regulations. From the Bureau of Industry and Security, U.S. Department of Commerce. http://www.bis.doc.gov/complianceandenforcement/antiboycottcompliance.htm Topics: International Trade Last updated Jun 18, 2008 U.S. Commercial Service: BuyUSA.gov
"The U.S. Commercial Service helps U.S. companies find new international business partners in worldwide markets." Includes capsule descriptions of nations the United States does business with. Searchable and browsable. From the U.S. Department of Commerce. http://www.buyusa.gov/home/ Topics: Business, International Trade Last updated Nov 11, 2004 U.S. Customs and Border Protection: Basic Importing and Exporting
Collection of links covering importing and exporting documents, licenses, and requirements. Provides tips for new importers and exporters and information about acceptable medications and Internet purchases. Also includes instructions for "Non-Resident, Returning Military, and Returning Official Government Employee Importations of Personal Vehicle for Personal Use." From the Office of Homeland Security. http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/trade/basic_trade/ Topics: International Trade Last updated Jun 15, 2008 |
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