International Business Websites

Basic Guide to Exporting
www.unzco.com/basicguide

The Basic Guide to Exporting is an online version of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s 1998 edition of this title. The publication may be browsed by the Table of Contents or by moving from one chapter to the next. The guide explains many aspects of exporting, including: how to develop a marketing plan, how to make contacts, preparing your product for export, and much more.

GTAP (Global Trade Analysis Project)
www.gtap.agecon.purdue.edu

The GTAP aims to improve the quality of analysis of economic issues. To do so with the Resource Center available on their website. The Resource Center allows search of GTAP documents, including applications, technical papers, working papers, research memoranda, and model files.

Import Export Directory (Serra International)
www.serraintl.com/morelink.html

Serra International’s online Import Export Directory organizes its list of links into the following categories: Export Aids and Tools, Government Agencies, Foreign Currency, Aids, Imports, Embassies and Consulates, and Carriers, Schedules, Tracking.

Interactive Tariff and Trade DataWeb
dataweb.usitc.gov

The Interactive Tariff and Trade DataWeb compiles trade and tariff data from the U.S. Department of Commerce, the U.S. Treasury, and the U.S. International Trade Commission. DataWeb can be used to find trade data and customized reports for current tariffs, scheduled W.S. tariff reductions, and prepared trade data reports.

ITA (International Trade Administration)
www.trade.gov

Hosted by the department of commerce, this site includes trade data at the national and state levels, necessary forms to engage in international trade, country information, explanations of relevant taxes and tariffs, and current information on the role of trade in foreign policy and the economy.

International Travel Information
www.travel.state.gov/travel/travel_1744.html

The Department of State provides on this site travel warnings, public announcements, and consular information sheets through a searchable list of countries.

Japan External Trade Organization
www.jetro.org

The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) provides information on doing business with Japanese firms, a Japan trade directory, statistics and surveys about Japanese business, Japan Standards and Regulations, press releases, news articles, and more.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection
www.cbp.gov

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection site is divided into the following sections: newsroom, import, export, travel, career, and enforcement. From this site relevant articles and statistics may be found. Within each section a "quick links" toolbar can be found on the right side for easy access to frequently requested information.

Export.gov
www.export.gov

The U.S. Government Export Portal links to information regarding the following subjects: Export Basics, Market Research, Partners and Trade Leads, Pricing, Quotes, Negotiations, Shipping and Documentation, Export Finance, Trade Shows and Events, Counseling and Advocacy, and Help with Trade Problems. Only members may have full access to this site.

WTS (World Trade Search)
world-trade-search.com

The World Trade Search aims to be "one stop shopping" for trade between the west and the orient. A company can register at their website and search for products and services for sale or products and services wanted. The search feature is available for many different languages.

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