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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 licenses.
General Resources

Export.gov
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.

Export Information And Development Assistance
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.

International Trade Resources
A comprehensive and useful list of linked resources for seasoned exporters, maintained by the SBA.

Export Express
An SBA loan program designed to assist small businesses that have had trouble obtaining adequate export financing traditionally.

Export-Import Bank
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).

U.S. International Trade Commission
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.

International Trade Administration (ITA)
Provides information on export questions, country information, trade offices, tariffs & taxes, Export Assistance programs, etc.

International Trade Administration FAQs
Common questions and answers regarding the ITA.

Export America Magazine
Offers practical export advice and resources for small and medium-sized exporters. It is the official magazine of the ITA.

Current Events In Exporting
Public export information and current events from the U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security.

The Advocacy Center
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.

U.S. Trade And Development Agency (USTDA)
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.

U.S. Customs Bonds
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.

Guidance And Instruction

Guide To Exporting
(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.

A Basic Guide To Exporting
(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.

Quick Reference Guide For Importers / Exporters Of Controlled Substances
This booklet was prepared by the Office of Diversion Control to assist Drug Enforcement Agency registrants in the completion of the DEA-161, DEA-357, and DEA-236 forms for the importation and exportation of controlled substances.

Exporting FAQs
Answers to questions frequently asked about exporting.

International Trade FAQs
Compiled and maintained by the Department of Commerce, here are answers to the most frequently asked questions about trading in the international marketplace.

Tools

Currency Converter
Universal currency converter, courtesy of Xenon Laboratories.

Daily Exchange Rates
Exchange rates for over 65 countries, updated daily.

Freight Calculator
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.

Apply For An Export License Online
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.

Shipper’s Export Declaration (SED)
Learn the correct way to fill out the Bureau of the Census' Shipper's Export Declaration.

U.S. Customs And Border Protection Forms
Access export forms from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection.



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