GOVERNMENT SUPPORT Exporting and importing seldom are treated as equals by any country. Though governments support the import of needed raw materials, they generally place heavier emphasis on exporting, because it brings needed foreign exchange and stimulates job expansion. So it is in the United States. The United States government strongly supports exports through...
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EXPORT INFORMATION SOURCES Information needed for exporting is easier to obtain than for domestic sales. Probably more information is available than one could digest in a lifetime, and the United States Department of Commerce has made it easy to acquire. For example, the Foreign Trader’s Index and Trade Opportunities files are available in printed...
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Understanding United States Foreign Trade Data This data explains the different foreign trade classifications and valuation systems and other factors that complicate the understanding of United States foreign trade data. It is available at a cost of $7.50 from the Superintendent of Documents. Monthly FT 410 Data A Shipper’s Export Declaration (SED) must accompany...
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Other Sources of Export Information Besides the products offered by the Department of Commerce, several excellent books are on the market—government books and private-sector books. U.S. Government Books. This catalog annotates almost 1,000 popular government publications organized into subject areas. You can order it at no charge from any of the 24 bookstores operated...
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Freight Forwarder A freight forwarder is a private service company licensed to support shippers and the movement of their goods. These specialists in international physical distribution act as an agent for the exporter (shipper) in moving cargo to an overseas destination. They are familiar with the following: • The import rules and regulations of...
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