Global Food Marketer
Learn about food, beverage and agriculture exports with Food Export's bi-monthly newsletter. Learn about current hot markets, where are the future emerging markets and how are food and agri-business product trends evolving worldwide amongst consumers.

U.S. Food Link
Learn about the food industry's most up to date market trends that are affecting consumer's purchasing habbits worldwide. Exporter's can also learn about growing distribution outlets and how to increase their promotions and merchandising strategies.

Shipping, Logistics, Customs and Export Documentation
Shipping your product overseas requires attention to detail. The documentation involved must be completed properly or your product may sit in a warehouse or on the dock unable to be delivered. The library houses information crucial to understanding and complying with these issues. Sample forms are on hand, and members of our staff can provide group or individualized assistance on the accurate completion of export documentation.
Licensing and Documentation

Trade Resource Links

• The Whitehouse
• State Department Travel Warnings The State Department publishes the most current travel advisories and consular information sheets.
• NAFTA - North American Free Trade Agreement Information regarding NAFTA, as well as other U.S. trade agreements, provided by the Office of the United States Trade Representative.
• Export Licensing and Regulations Information from the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)-formerly the Bureau of Export Administration (BXA)-on compliance with the Export Administration Regulations.
• Schedule B numbers (Harmonized System) Statistical Classification of U.S. Exports
• The Shipper's Export Declaration (SED) The Shipper's Export Declaration Form and printing instructions, afforded by the U.S. Census Bureau.
• AES Direct File the Shipper’s Export Declaration to the Automated Export System online.
• International Trade Administration, USDOC Country/Region/Industry reports, National Export Directory, big emerging markets, free trade, U.S. Export Assistance Centers.
• ATA Carnets The U.S. Council for International Business; contains information on obtaining ATA Carnets.
• Foreign embassies in Washington D.C. Resources, information on other countries.
• U.S. Embassies and Consulates Resources, information for U.S. embassies in other countries.
• U.S. International Trade Commission Legislative and executive branches of government, trade practices.
• U.S. Federal Trade Commission FTC mission and goals along with some speeches and articles, conferences and workshops.
• U.S. Trade and Development Agency Statistics, contacts and trade assistance.
• U.S. Census Bureau Social, economic and demographic information.
• U.S. Department of State, International Information U.S. trade policy, news and economic issues.
• The U.S. Export Yellow Pages The U.S. Export Yellow Pages is an exporter referral service designed to help U.S. producers match with export firms and help U.S. suppliers attract overseas customers. Formerly known as "The Export Yellow Pages", the USEYP is available both as a new E-Commerce Service and as the familiar annual print directory.
• A Small Business Guide to Exporting U.S. Small Business Administration's handbook and guide to exporting.
• Trade Information Center This office of the U.S. Dept. of Commerce service provides many kinds of assistance to U.S. exporters.
• Foreign Agriculture Service (FAS) FAS provides a wealth of market research information and an array of programs to help agricultural companies export to overseas markets.
• United States Trade Representative Provides information on international trade agreements and U.S. trade sectors, and also affords current news.
• World Trade Organization Provides information on the World Trade Organization, current trade news, and economic research resources.
• International Trade Center Provides trade information by country.
• Buy USA Bringing together exporters and importers of U.S. goods and services around the world.

• Currency Converter
• The Currency Site Contains exchange rates for 164 currencies updated daily. Contains historical tables, current rates and forecasts for world currencies. It includes a currency converter that automatically translates the value of the selected currency as well as a mechanism to calculate fees involved in exchanging currency as well.

• Tradeshow Week This site is the best for locating international and domestic tradeshows.
• Allworld Exhibitions A U.K.-based site, Allworld Exhibitions lists trade shows by industry and gives their location.
• Asian Trade Promotion Forum Provides an Asian trade fair search, and also includes market information for those countries in Asia and Oceania.
• Alcantara provide a comprehensive list of trade fairs and exhibitions in the Latin American region.
• Trade Development of Pakistan Provides information on worldwide trade shows.
• EventsEye Affords information on trade shows in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.
• Biz Trade Shows Provides information for trade shows worldwide.

• Country Commercial Guides Search engine that contains the full text of all the Country Commercial Guides (CCG), which includes information on business customs and practices, top export markets, trade regulations, general political and economic background, and much more.
• Global Edge International Business Resources An excellent site for information on various aspects of international trade. This site provides links to numerous international trade-related sites, including company listings, directories, and yellow pages-a link to directories from every region of the world.
• Kompass Directory The online version of the famous hardbound Kompass Directories used to locate potential agents, distributors, and strategic partners.
• Trade Finance Guide A comprehensive guide designed to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) gain practical knowledge of trade finance published by the International Trade Administration (ITA).
• International Trade Directory A comprehensive international trade database
• World Wide Telephone Directory Contains the telephone yellow pages for many countries.
• Link 2 Exports Contains country profiles, global trade news, and basic market information.c.
• Federation of International Trade Associations A conglomeration of international trade resource links.
• International Trade Terms A glossary of international trade terms.

• U.S. Small Business Administration Information about starting or expanding a business, financing, SBA offices, shareware library of business software programs.
• Export Import Bank of the U.S. (EX-IM Bank) A number of small business programs and services to help the U.S. exporters obtain financing and achieve their exporting goals.
• New England Trade Adjustment Assistance Center Offers help for manufacturers struggling against imports. Financial assistance is provided to eligible New England manufacturers through cost-sharing consulting programs.
• Federal Reserve Bank Economic information, financial services, public services and publications.
• World Bank Current events, country information, sectoral information, publications.
• International Monetary Fund Current events, data and statistics, publications.
• Overseas Private Investment Corporation Information regarding private investment in overseas programs.
• U.S. Export Assistance Centers Exchange rates, trade finance and international marketing
• North American Development Bank- Created under the auspices of NAFTA, the NADB operates under the November 1993 Agreement between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the United Mexican States.

• NAFTA Center Information regarding NAFTA afforded by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Canada

• Industry Canada Online Complete guide to doing business in Canada. Investment, opportunities, leads.

Mexico

• Mexico Online Business news, finance, directory of businesses; a resource for doing business in Mexico.

Latin America

• Brazil Exporter/Importers Provides list of Brazilian importers by industry
• Latin American Trade Tools Provides links to sites containing information on trade with Latin America

Europe

• Showcase Europe The Showcase Europe home page is designed to bring the U.S. exporter immediate, up-to-date information on the European market.
• The European Union EU-U.S. partnership, EU news, EU magazines/newsletter/video, legislation documents and standards, etc.
• European Medicines Agency Contains reports on all ranges of medicinal products.
• European Environment Agency Covers Europe’s sustainable development initiative, and includes environmental reports on other countries as well.
• Centre for the promotion of Imports Provides market information on all of the EU states.
• External Trade Website, handled by the European Commission, that affords an introduction to the EU’s trade policy and information on current trade issues and news; also contains links for market research.
• UK Trade and Investment Provides market information, such as market analysis and operational insight, and current trade news regarding the UK.

Middle East

• Trade Arabia Contains current news on, and a business directory for, Middle Eastern markets.
• Saudi Arabia Business Guide Contains information on doing business with Saudi Arabia

Inter-American Free Trade

• National Law Center Treaties and International Agreements, English/Spanish lists of key legal terms and phrases, weekly inter-American trade and investment law bulletin.

Asia

• APEC Tariff Rates Assembled by the APEC secretariat, this page contains the entire tariff schedule (searchable by keyword and HS/Schedule B number) for all members of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC). This page is updated at least twice yearly, and each page notes that rates are subject to change.
• Taiwan Trade This web site has been prepared by the China External Trade Development Council (CETRA), a non-profit trade promotion organization established in Taiwan, Republic of China.
• Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) A non-profit Japanese government-supported organization dedicated to promoting mutually beneficial trade and economic relationships between Japan and other nations.
• Hong Kong Development Provides information on Hong Kong, as well as worldwide, trade events, and market research resources.

• FINDLAW This site contains legal information on International Markets.

• Export Institute Products and Publications.
• UNZ & Company UNZ & Company publish export documentation forms, and provide free information on forms required for specific countries. You can access their free publication, Export Observer, and an online source book of their forms. Along with an explanation for the form and its purpose, they provide a sample in Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) format.
• Library of Congress Description: Global legal information, copyright, catalogs, exhibitions and services.
• A Basic Guide to Exporting A publication by the U.S. Department of Commerce that facilitates the development and execution of an export strategy.
• International Trade Terms A Glossary of international trade terms