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Export-Import Bank of the U.S. (EXIM)

EXIM is the official export credit agency of the United States. When private sector lenders are unable or unwilling to provide financing, EXIM fills in the gap for American businesses by equipping them with the financing tools necessary to compete for global sales.

Below are links to the agency's website and to a few of the resources available on that site.

Export-Import Bank of the U.S. (EXIM)
Basic Guide to Exporting
This link takes you to a form to download the guide.
Trade Finance Guide: A Quick Reference to U.S. Exporters - 3rd Edition
This link takes you to a form to download the guide published in 2012.
Export Expertise: 10 Finance Tools to Grow Your Export Business
This link takes you to a form to download the guide that explains the ten ways EXIM assists small businesses.
Export Connect
A portal to exporting resources: services, products, experts, and financing tools.

Small Business Administration

"Export Products" Section of the SBA Business Guide
Has info on:
Benefits of Exporting.
Beginner's Guide to Exporting.
Get Counseling and Training.
Find International Buyers.
Exporting Finance Programs.
Additional Trade Resources.
Develop Your Export Plan
U.S. Export Assistance Centers
USEACs will teach you about the exporting process at centers across the country.

Independent Federal Agencies and Commissions

U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC)
This agency has broad investigative responsibilities on matters of trade and serves as a Federal resource where trade data and other trade policy-related information are gathered and analyzed.
U.S. International Trade Commission's DataWeb
Provides U.S. merchandise trade and tariff data from 1989 to the present.
U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA)
Helps companies create U.S. jobs through the export of U.S. goods and services for priority development projects in emerging economies. USTDA links U.S. businesses to export opportunities by funding project preparation and partnership building activities that develop sustainable infrastructure and foster economic growth in partner countries.

Executive Office of the President

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative
Responsible for developing and coordinating U.S. international trade, commodity, and direct investment policy, and overseeing negotiations with other countries.

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Basic Importing and Exporting
Find Import/Export Forms
Also provides information on importing and exporting.

U.S. Department of Labor

Bureau of International Labor Affairs

U.S. Department of State

Business Support Center

U.S. Department of Transportation

Overview of U.S. International Trade and Transportation Data

International Trade Administration of the U.S. Department of Commerce

Home Page of the International Trade Administration
Explore the many resources available at this site, some of which are listed below.
Export.gov
A portal to government resources helpful to U.S. exporters and people researching interntional trade.
Export Education
Text and videos on finding foreign markets, product preparation, logistics, financial & legal considerations, and e-commerce. Part of Export.gov.
International Market Research: Research Foreign Markets
Links to Country Commercial Guides, Market Diversification Tool, industry research, and more.
Trade Agreement Guides
Part of the Export.gov website.
Trade Data and Analysis
Part of the Export.gov website.
TradeStat Express
Access to the latest annual and quarterly trade data.
United States -- Mexico -- Canada Agreement (USMCA)
The United States, Mexico, and Canada updated NAFTA to create the new USMCA.

Census Bureau of the U.S. Department of Commerce

International Trade
The official source for U.S. export and import statistics and responsible for issuing regulations governing the reporting of all export shipments from the United States
Global Market Finder: An Interactive Tool for U.S. Exporters
Who Would Buy Your Products Overseas?
Explains what the Global Market Finder Interactive Tool linked to above is and tells you how to use it.
Schedule B: Statistical Classification of Domestic and Foreign Commodities Exported from the U.S.
Exporters need to know their product's Schedule B classification number to conduct business.
USA Trade Online
If you are new to this site, sign up for your FREE account by clicking on the " Sign-Up Now" button.
To sign in, you will need the User ID given to you and the password you set.
TradeSource
A newsletter that provides international trade information and resources.

Other Bureaus of the U.S. Department of Commerce

Bureau of Economic Analysis: International Trade & Investment
Bureau of Industry and Security
Ensures an effective export control and treaty compliance system.

Columbia College

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