If you are looking for tips specific to importers and exporters, then take a look at Customs and Border Protection’s Tip Site for links to information about importing into the United States and exporting out of the United States customs territory. The links lead to good information about the processes of importing and exporting for both the novice and expert.
Category: trade
Is your small business looking for statistics on trade volume or tariff information. Take a look at the WTO’s statistics site, which breaks down trade volume into imports or exports as well as gives detailed tariff information for all WTO members. The database is searchable and you are able to select specific criteria to search by utilizing a straight forward interface.
One site you might want to take a look at before exporting your goods from the US to a foreign nation is http://www.export.gov/
Explore the site and its information pertaining to Sales and Marketing, Logistics, and Trade Leads.
The site may prove useful in giving a small business owner a basic overview of the process of exporting goods abroad.
Also consider utilizing the U.S. Commercial Service to your company’s advantage. http://trade.gov/cs/
