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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
I. Getting Started
II. Market Research
- How do I obtain market research for a specific country or product?
- Where can I obtain information on foreign markets and trade opportunities for fish and agricultural products?
- Does the U.S. Federal Government have any programs to help advertise my products overseas?
- Where can I find trade statistics?
- How can I find out about investment practices in a certain country?
III. Trade Leads / Company Information
- Does the Trade Information Center have lists of company-specific information?
- How do I locate trade leads for my exporting business? How do I locate potential distributors in overseas markets?
- Where can I find a list of foreign companies in a particular industry or sector?
- How do I find information about a particular overseas company?
IV. Documentation / Regulations / Standards
- How can I receive information on foreign regulations, standards, or certification requirements for my product?
- Is there a tariff (duty) that applies to my product in a foreign country?
- What is a Harmonized System (HS) classification number, the Schedule B number, and is there a difference between the two numbers?
- Do I need an export license to ship my product to a particular market? How do I obtain a license?
- Where can I find information on trade sanctions?
- Is the NAFTA Certificate of Origin required for shipments to Mexico and Canada?
V. Other
For More Information:
The Trade Information Center
International Trade Administration
U.S. Department of Commerce
1401 Constitution Ave., NW
Mail Stop R-TIC
Washington, DC 20230
Tel: 1-800-USA-TRAD(E) (1-800-872-8723)
Fax: (202) 482-4473
