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Export.gov offers a wide range of current industry
and trade information to help exporters of U.S goods and services find the
information they need to compete successfully in overseas markets.
1. Export Assistance. The U.S. &
Foreign Commercial Service is the trade promotion arm of the U.S. Department of
Commerce’s International Trade Administration. Commercial Service trade
professionals in more than100 U.S. cities and in nearly 80 countries help U.S.
companies to start exporting or increase sales to new global markets. Commercial
Service services include: Market
Intelligence , Trade
Counseling , Business
Matchmaking, and more.
2. Trade Data & Analysis. Trade data
can help companies identify the best countries to target their exporting
efforts. Companies can gauge the size of the market for their product as well as
develop a price strategy to become competitive. More
information on trade data.
3. Webinars. Watch live or
previously recorded trade information webinars on a variety of topics relating
to export basics, exporting to specific countries, export regulations and more.
4. Industry Pages.
These pages are updated regularly by our commercial specialists around the
world, so make sure to check back for updates on your industry. Select from the
industry list below to find the latest:
- Market
Research
- Trade
Events
- Trade
Leads
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Export.gov receives many questions. We have broken
the most frequently asked questions in the categories listed below. If after
reviewing these categories and questions, you are still unable to locate the
answer to your question, please contact us via our website
feedback form so that we can further assist you.
Export.gov brings together resources from across
the U.S. Government to assist American businesses in planning their
international sales strategies and succeed in today’s global marketplace.
The Frequently Asked Questions
(FAQs) have been
separated into the following categories:
See the questions below for more generalized
information.
What
can Market Access and Compliance (MAC) do to help my business?
What
is the difference between market access and compliance?
What
are some common trade problems MAC can help U.S. businesses overcome?
What
do MAC services cost?
What can Market Access
and Compliance (MAC) do to help my business?
After you contact our Trade Compliance Center or
the country desk in one of our regional offices, MAC will evaluate whether the
problem is a market access issue or a compliance problem with an existing trade
agreement. MAC will establish a team of experts on the country, the industry,
the trade agreement, and other needed areas. The team will review all possible
options to resolve the problem and then work through each tactic towards a
solution.
What is the difference
between market access and compliance?
Market Access – U.S. exporters sometimes
encounter trade barriers. For instance, a country may only allow products to
enter the most inconvenient port or a country may treat imported goods
differently than domestic goods. MAC receives calls from businesses,
associations and international U.S. commercial offices, and we then map out a
plan to solve the problem.
Compliance – The United States is a party
in over 250 trade agreements. But trade agreements are only paper unless foreign
governments comply with their obligations. MAC addresses compliance problems
quickly and aggressively. Once a problem is identified, we organize a team to
outline and implement a solution.
What are some common
trade problems MAC can help U.S. businesses overcome?
MAC provides help with the following common trade
problems through the Trade Compliance Center:
Export Gov Resources
- Tariff
and customs barriers
- Service
barriers
- Standards,
testing, labeling, or certification barriers
- Rules
of origin
- Government
procurement contract barriers
- Intellectual
property protection problems
- Excessive
government requirements
- Excessive
testing or licensing fees
- Bribery
- Investment
What do MAC services
cost?
MAC’s services are free of charge to all U.S.
businesses.
Exporting/Importing Specific Products
Many exported and imported products are regulated by federal agencies. If you
export or import the following types of products, you may be required to obtain
specific licenses and permits or complete additional paperwork:
Agricultural Products
Export Information and Assistance
- Agricultural
Export Assistance Handbooks and Guidelines
Provides links to handbooks, training materials, videos, and market reports
that help producers export their goods overseas.
- Agricultural
Export Transportation Handbook
Provides resources to help small and medium-size businesses develop an
international marketing plan, discover export opportunities, and ship
products overseas.
- Export Credit
Guarantee Programs
Information on export credit guarantee programs for commercial financing of
U.S. agricultural exports.
- Exporter
Assistance for Agriculture and Forestry Industries
A series of resources, products, and services that can help companies
explore the potential for international sales.
- Exporter's Matrix :
Handbook for U.S. Agribusinesses
Guidelines to exporting food, farm and forest products.
- Facility
Guarantee Program
Provides payment guarantees to finance commercial exports of U.S.
manufactured goods and services that will be used to improve
agriculture-related facilities.
- Foreign
Agricultural Service Fact Sheets
Information on a variety of topics related to exporting agricultural
commodities. Specific information on programs the Foreign Agricultural
Service sponsors is also available.
- General
Sales Manager Online System
The General Sales Manager Online System enables U.S. exporters and U.S.
banks to submit required documentation online, or electronically, for the
GSM-102, Supplier Credit Guarantee and Facility Guarantee Programs. These
programs facilitate commercial financing of U.S. agricultural exports.
- Market Development
Programs
Information on Foreign Agricultural Service sponsored programs designed to
assist in the expansion of export opportunities.
- Trade Adjustment
Assistance for Farmers : FAQs
Answers to questions about TAA, which provides producers of raw commodities
who have been adversely affected by import competition, free technical
assistance and cash benefits of up to $10,000 per year.
- Trade
Sanctions Reform and Export Enhancement Act : FAQs
Questions and answers about the implementation alternations in US trade
agreements
- U.S.
Exporter Assistance : Pricing, Quotes, and Negotiations
Information on proper pricing and terms for exporting products to foreign
markets.
- U.S.
Exporter Assistance : Shipping Documentation, and Requirements
A series of documents from the USDA, outlining required shipping
documentation.
Import Programs
Animals and Plants
Wood Products
- Guide
to Exporting Solid Wood Products
Guide for U.S. wood products producers interested in export markets,
providing an overview of the necessary steps to develop a successful export
marketing strategy.
Automobiles
Chemicals
- Chemical
Import/Export Requirements
General info on requirements under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
for persons who import and/or export chemical substances into and out of the
U.S.
- Pesticide
Import and Export Trade Requirements
EPA regulates both the import and export of pesticides. All pesticides which
are intended to be used in the US must first be registered with EPA prior to
import. This web site provides information about international trade issues
regarding pesticides.
Defense Products
- Directorate of Defense Trade Controls
Guidance covering the export of defense articles and services. Regulations
include Arms Export Control Act and International Traffic in Arms
Regulations (ITAR).
- Selling
to NATO : U.S. Company Certification
U.S. companies interested in selling to NATO must be certified by the
government before bidding on NATO Security Investment Program funded
procurement opportunities here or abroad. The associated forms, procedures,
related NATO documents and contact information are provided on this
Department of Commerce website.
Food and Beverage Products
- Country of Origin Labeling
Requirements
The 2002 Farm Bill requires country of origin labeling for beef, lamb, pork,
fish, perishable agricultural commodities and peanuts.
- Requirements
for Exporting to the European Union
Providers exporting requirements under the European Union Health
Certification Program.
- Exporting
Grain, Rice, and Pulses
Information on requirements that must be met by individuals or companies
exporting grain, oilseeds, or related commodities from the United States.
The requirements vary based on whether the commodity is covered by the
United States Grain Standards Act (USGSA) or the Agricultural Marketing Act
of 1946 (AMA).
- Food
Export Certificate Project
Information on food export certificates which are paper or electronic
documents requested by an importing nation that describes and/or attests to
animal health or product safety, production, or processing methods,
packaging, labeling, or specific attributes of a food/food ingredient
intended for international destinations.
- Exporting Alcohol
Beverages from the United States
Guidance on how to export alcohol beverages from the United States.
- Importing Alcohol
Beverages into the United States
Guidance on how to import alcohol beverages into the United States.
- International
Import-Export Requirements for Alcoholic Beverages
Guidance on international import requirements for beer, wine, and distilled
spirits for various countries.
- Pesticide
Residues on Imported and Exported Foods
Information about regulations governing the importing of food into the U.S.,
and there specific requirements regarding pesticide residue levels.
- Supplier Credit
Guarantee Program
Information on how exporters can sell U.S. food products overseas through
insuring short-term, open account financing.
- Tools and Guidance for
the Trade of Wine
Trade regulations, tools, and guidance for the wine industry.
Industrial Products
Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology
- Import
and Export of Human Drugs and Biologics
A guide to complying with the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act in the
areas of international trade of drugs and biologics.
- Importing Food, Drugs, Cosmetics
and Medical Devices
Information related to products subject to FDA's control of foods (except
for certain meats and poultry products), drugs (human, animal and
biological), cosmetics, medical devices and radiation emitting devices,
etc., offered for entry into the United States through U.S. Customs, in
support of FDA's regulatory activities.
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