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Exporting
You must learn the laws and regulations when
exporting your business’ goods or services. This page offers information on:
Export Express loans, Export Import Bank, SBA guides, currency converter,
daily exchange rates, trade publications, U.S. Customs bonds, and export
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Export.gov |
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The U.S. Government export portal, Export.gov
offers easy access 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 understanding the
export process and increasing your international sales.
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Export Information And Development Assistance |
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The SBA provides export information and development
assistance to help small businesses take advantage of export markets,
including trade counseling, training, legal assistance, and
publications.
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Export Express |
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An SBA loan program designed to assist small
businesses that have had trouble obtaining adequate export financing
traditionally.
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Export-Import Bank |
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The Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im
Bank) is the official export credit agency of the United States, and
assists in financing the export of U.S. goods and services to
international markets. Ex-Im Bank enables U.S. companies to turn export
opportunities into real sales by providing working capital guarantees
(pre-export financing); export credit insurance; and loan guarantees and
direct loans (buyer financing).
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U.S. International Trade Commission |
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An independent federal agency determining import
injury to U.S. industries in antidumping, countervailing duty, and
global and China safeguard investigations; directing actions against
unfair trade practices involving patent, trademark, and copyright
infringement; supporting policymakers through economic analysis and
research on the global competitiveness of U.S. industries; and
maintaining the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
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Export America Magazine |
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Offers practical export advice and resources for small
and medium-sized exporters. It is the official magazine of the ITA.
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The Advocacy Center |
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The Center helps to ensure that sales of U.S. products
and services have the best possible chance abroad. They coordinate
Government resources and authority in order to level the playing field
on behalf of U.S. business interests as they compete against foreign
firms for specific international contracts or other U.S. export
opportunities.
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U.S. Trade And Development Agency (USTDA) |
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The USTDA advances economic development and U.S.
commercial interests in developing and middle income countries. The
agency funds various forms of technical assistance, feasibility studies,
training, orientation visits, and business workshops that support the
development of a modern infrastructure and a fair and open trading
environment. This website contains information on upcoming trade
conferences, trade reports, and a quarterly newsletter.
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U.S. Customs Bonds |
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A description of U.S. Customs Bonds, granted to
carriers who faithfully abide by all laws and regulations governing the
importation of merchandise into the United States. Any corporation,
company, or individual who wishes to import goods into the U.S. is
required to post a bond or its cash equivalent.
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Guide To Exporting |
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(HTML file)
This SBA Guide highlights the export success stories of many small
businesses. It is both a comprehensive how-to manual and reference book
providing you with the contacts and resources to ease your entry into
markets around the world.
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A Basic Guide To Exporting |
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(HTML file)
A well-known and authoritative source for developing and implementing
international trade opportunities for your business. Includes advice on
marketing plans, making contact, licensing and joint ventures, legal
considerations, product preparation, pricing, selling, and business
travel abroad. Provided by the U.S. Department of commerce and Unz & Co.
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Exporting FAQs |
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Answers to questions frequently asked about exporting.
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International Trade FAQs |
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Compiled and maintained by the Department of Commerce,
here are answers to the most frequently asked questions about trading in
the international marketplace.
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Freight Calculator |
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An on-line calculator to determine the cost of
door-to-door shipment within the United States and from the United
States to other countries. Provided by Air Parcel Express.
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Apply For An Export License Online |
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The Simplified Network Applications Process (SNAP)
allows registered users to submit export and reexport license
applications, and request commodity classifications and agricultural
license exception notices, through a single and secure website.
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