Import/Export

Comprehensive

Global Edge - Knowledge web-portal, created by the International Business Center at Michigan State University, connects international business professionals worldwide to a wealth of information, insights, and learning resources on global business activities.

Buyers, Distributors, and Products

Commercial News USA - USA Department of Commerce site promotes American products and services to countries around the world.

Federation of International Trade Associations - Source for international import export trade leads, events, and links to 8,000 international trade-related Websites.

Global Trade Directory - Comprehensive source for credible trade leads.

Journal of Commerce - Transportation and logistics news.

Locate a Port of Entry

National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association - Use the Customs Broker and Freight Forwarder Membership Directory to search for members in Texas.

Thomas Global Solusource - View industrial company and product information from around the world.

Trade Shows Worldwide - Trade shows are key source for learning about potential markets.

What is a Freight Forwarder? - Export.gov can help you find a freight forwarder to move your cargo.

Country Information

Background Notes - from the U.S. Department of State. Include facts about the land, people, history, government, political conditions, economy, and foreign relations of independent states, some dependencies, and areas of special sovereignty.

Global Road Warrior Database - Login with your Library card number to find social, cultural, travel, and business information for 175 countries.

Exporting

Export America - The U.S. Government’s comprehensive export portal where you can learn how to export in the "Export Basics" section and register to access market research and trade leads

Get Started in Exporting - Government programs that offer training, counseling, and financial assistance to small businesses wanting to export their products and services.

Export.Gov’s Trade Leads - New, pre-qualified trade opportunities and foreign government tender announcements that are available to U.S. exporters.

TradePort - Provides information on Getting Started, Researching Markets, Rules of Trade and Financing Exports, and more. Especially valuable is their Market Research Library.

Importing

Basic Importing and Exporting - US Customs explains process of importing goods into the U.S., including informed compliance, invoices, duty assessments, classification and value, marking requirements.

Foreign Trade Zones - Frequently asked questions about Foreign Trade Zones from the International Trade Administration.

Marketing Research

Export.gov's Directory of Market Research Reports - Contains more than 100,000 industry and country-specific market reports, authored by specialists working in overseas posts. Requires free user registration.

Factiva Database - Login with your Library card number to search for full-text articles that provide global content, including Dow Jones, Reuters newswires, and The Wall Street Journal. Includes multilingual content covering 8,000 publications from 118 countries in 22 languages.

Organizations

National Association of Export Companies - Provides the international trade community with a dynamic forum for networking, business solutions and advocacy.

American Association of Exporters and Importers - Represents the interests of both U.S. exporters and importers before U.S. government agencies

Small Business Exporters Association - Dedicated exclusively to small- and mid-size business exporters in the United States.

Texas International Trade - Provides Texas businesses with high-value trade consulting services, cutting-edge market research and innovative training programs that deliver results.

World Trade Centers Association - Connects the local business community with people, companies, and government agencies that facilitate global commerce.

Tariff

Harmonized Tariff Schedule - The HTSA provides the applicable tariff rates and statistical categories for all merchandise imported into the United States