Global Business Resources
Here is a list of links to other valuable websites to help you research the following topics:
Global Market Research
Below are excellent links for conducting global market research. For specific products or in-depth market analysis, please contact an IBA business consultant.
- The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC):
There are various departments under the auspices of the DOC that provide a vast amount of information to assist companies with export/import information and country economic data. Please visit the following websites:
- Trade Information Center:
This site contains a wealth of trade information. - International Trade Administration:
This is the International Trade Administration website, which provides helpful information on international trade. - U.S. Commercial Service:
This is the website to the U.S. Foreign Commercial Service, which provides trade assistance and information on foreign markets. - STAT-USA :
The National Trade Databank, among other useful statistical directories can be found in this website.
- Trade Information Center:
- The U.S. Department of State:
The countries section of the Dept. of State website contains trade and economic information on the countries and regions around the world.
- World CIA Factbook:
The U.S. Central Intelligence Agency compiles economic and political data on numerous countries, stemming from flag descriptions to number of internet users.
- National Institute of Standards and Technology
- International Trade Data System
- U.S. Census Foreign Trade Statistics
- U.S. Business Advisor, International Trade
- U.S. Small Business Administration
- The United States Agency for International Development
- The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
- The World Trade Organization
- International Business Practices
International Financing
- Export-Import Bank of the United States
- World Bank
- Small Business Administration
- Overseas Private Investment Corporation
- International Terms of Payment
- OrderWires.com
Importing
- Harmonized Tariff Schedule
- U.S. Census Bureau (NAICS search)
- SIC to NAICS conversion
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Import and Export Price Index
Exporting
Once you have obtained an international order and secured a method of payment, you are ready to export your product. The following links have valuable information to assist you in exporting.
- Bureau of Export Administration:
Before exporting a product, make sure licensing requirements have been met. Some products require a license before they can leave the country. To see if your product needs special licensing, visit the following website.
- U.S. Government Export Portal
- Export Clearance Requirements
- The U.S. Department of State - The Directorate of Defense Trade Controls
- A Basic Guide To Exporting 1998 Edition
- U.S. Small Business Administration Export Assistance Centers
- United States International Trade Commission
- Schedule B Export Codes
- Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS):
The FAS assists U.S. food, fish, fiber, and forest products companies to create their export marketing plan. This website contains a step-by-step guide to creating an export marketing plan, tailored to companies and individuals new to export marketing.
- Western United States Agricultural Trade Association:
WUSATA is a vital link between international food buyers, Western U.S. suppliers, state agricultural agencies and the U.S. government.
Getting Products to International customers:
International Commercial Terms of Sale (Incoterms) cover the method of delivery and the responsibilities of the seller and buyer. The following websites contain a description and the applicability of these terms.
- The International Chamber of Commerce - Inco Terms
- Easy INCO
- ICCBooksUSA.net
- Freight Forwarders
- Sea & Air Shipping Terms
- Shipping Information