Industry, Trade and the Economy: Data and Analysis
OTEA conducts a comprehensive program of data development, dissemination, and research and analysis on international and domestic trade and investment issues to support trade promotion and trade policy responsibilities of Trade Development, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce and U.S. Government organizations and officials. This site makes the results of that work available to the public.
Content: Online Resource | Source: OTEA | Subjects: Market Research, Trade
International Trade Statistics 2003
In today’s global economy, companies are increasingly looking outside national borders for new markets. Answering such questions as “Which Asian country is the largest exporter of commercial services?” or “Is the market growing for agricultural products in Africa?” can be essential for companies thinking of expanding into other parts of the world.
International Trade Statistics 2003 by the World Trade Organization is an authoritative source for … [ Read more ]
Content: Online Resource | Source: World Trade Organization (WTO) | Subjects: International, Trade
Trade Agreements Database and Archive
The complex and far-flung world of trade agreements has just been made much simpler, thanks to Dartmouth’s Tuck Center for International Business (CIB) Trade Agreements Database and Archive. This is an updated collection of bilateral and regional free trade agreements and customs union agreements, most of which have been notified to the World Trade Organization. The archive section contains full texts of 164 agreements, that … [ Read more ]
Content: Online Resource | Source: Tuck Center for International Business (CIB) | Subjects: International, Trade
USITC Interactive Tariff and Trade DataWeb
The USITC Trade DataWeb is a menu-driven wizard for creating queries about current or historical U.S. trade by country and product. The wizard allows searching by HTS (Harmonized Tariff Schedule), SIC Code, SITC Code, or NAIC Code. (If you are unsure of where to start, the USITC site has an end use description lookup page.)
Once you choose a product list, you can drill down to … [ Read more ]
Content: Online Resource | Source: United States International Trade Commission | Subjects: International, Trade
Finding Tariff and Tax Information
Follow the four step guide at this site to determine tariffs and taxes levied on U.S. products and services exported to other countries.
Content: Online Resource | Sources: Trade Information Center, U.S. Department of Commerce | Subjects: International, Trade | Industry: International Trade
Alibaba.com
“Alibaba.com is the world’s largest marketplace for global trade and is the leading provider of online marketing services for importers and exporters. Alibaba.com is the number one destination for buyers and sellers to find trade opportunities and promote their businesses online.
Alibaba’s websites allow users to browse company information and trade leads by 27 industry categories and 700 product sub-categories, ranging from agriculture to software.
Alibaba’s web … [ Read more ]
Content: Online Resource | Source: Alibaba.com | Subjects: International, Trade
UN/CEFACT – United Nations Centre for Trade Facilitation and Electronic Business
UN/CEFACT is the United Nations Centre for Trade Facilitation and Electronic Business. Its mission is to improve the ability of business, trade and administrative organizations, from developed, developing and transitional economies, to exchange products and relevant services effectively – and so contribute to the growth of global commerce. Its goals include:
– Expanding global commerce
– Reducing bureaucracy and increasing transparency … [ Read more ]
Content: Online Resource | Source: UN/CEFACT | Subjects: International, Trade | Industry: International Trade
SBA Network of U.S. Export Assistance Centers
This Small Business Administration page offers contact information for the SBA’s U.S Export Assistance Centers around the country.
Content: Online Resource | Source: Small Business Administration (SBA) | Subject: Trade
Export Portal – US Department of Commerce
Export Portal offers far-reaching resources about trade and exporting. Featured on the site is an online guide, “Get International Trade Assistance,” which provides information and a collection of helpful links on expanding businesses to include trade. The site also includes links to US government Websites dealing with trade and export, which feature statistics, market research, advocacy, a calendar of events and more. Finally, the site … [ Read more ]
Content: Online Resource | Source: U.S. Department of Commerce | Subjects: International, Trade | Industry: International Trade
International Business Resource Connection
The International Business Resource Connection (IBRC) is an outreach tool created by the Center for International Business Education and Research within University of Kansas School of Business. The IBRC intends to help international trade and business education by focusing on the Internet as a communication tool to help develop international business opportunities for “firms located in the heartland of the United States.” The site contains … [ Read more ]
Content: Online Resource | Source: University of Kansas School of Business (CIBER) | Subjects: International, Trade | Industry: International Trade
Global Trade Zone
Global Trade Center provides many valuable international trade services for manufacturers, importers, exporters, trade service businesses and opportunity seekers. Site features include: Global Trade Leads Database (suppliers/buyers), Bulletin Board, a Reference Section, Trade Show database, World Maps, and more.
Content: Online Resource | Source: Global Trade Zone | Subjects: International, Trade | Industry: International Trade
USATrade.gov
An information-rich resource offering effective trade and market research for businesses. The site is organized into several sections: Services, Market Research, Trade Events, and Exporting Resources. Perhaps the most germane resources can be found under the Exporting Resources section (including a Basic Guide to Exporting, Tariff Rates and Taxes, and an Export Programs Guide) and the Market Research (especially the country commercial guides). {Requires free … [ Read more ]
Content: Online Resource | Source: U.S. Commercial Service | Subjects: International, Trade