FEDERAL RESOURCES
As an association founded by international business faculty and trainers, NASBITE (i.e., North American Small Business International Trade Educators) has many qualified members who contribute to our resources and publications including:
- Trade educators from two-year and four-year colleges and universities;
- Trade advisors and specialists at all levels of federal, state, and local government;
- Trade service providers specializing in accounting, compliance, finance, legal, logistics, marketing and related fields;
- Small and midsize business owner-managers engaged in international business;
- BCO/Shippers and operating companies engaged in exporting and importing;
- Corporations engaged in manufacturing or producing goods and services worldwide.
SBA RESOURCES FOR SMALL BUSINESS TRADERS
The SBA Resources for Small Business Traders is published by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). In addition, the SBA Trade Tools site is a one-stop shop for identifying resources across the U.S. Government for small business selling internationally, including exploring opportunities in other markets, learning about U.S. trade agreements, and exploring programs and services for small businesses who want to go global and trade sustainably.
COUNTRY LIMITATION SCHEDULE
The Country Limitation Schedule (CLS) is a document published quarterly by the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) that outlines which foreign countries are eligible for EXIM financing, insurance, or guarantees. It indicates if a market is "open for cover" or "off-cover" (restricted) based on political, economic, and legal risks.
BUREAU OF INDUSTRY AND SECURITY
The Bureau of Industry and Security advances national security through technology leadership and vigilant export controls. It's mission is to protect the security of the United States, which includes its national security, economic security, cyber security, and homeland security. The Bureau's credibility - within government, with industry, and with the American people - depends upon its fidelity to this principle.
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U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION
With more than 60,000 employees, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, CBP, is one of the world's largest law enforcement organizations and is charged with keeping terrorists and their weapons out of the U.S. while facilitating lawful international travel and trade.
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SCHEDULE B SEARCH ENGINE
USA Trade Online (https://usatrade.census.gov), the official source of U.S. merchandise trade data, offers current and historical U.S. import and export statistics. Use USA Trade Online to:
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Appraise trading trends and market outlook
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Improve market research and development
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Measure the impact of foreign competition
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Use trade data as a statistical resource for determining trade policies
HARMONIZED TARIFF SCHEDULE
The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS) sets out the tariff rates and statistical categories for all merchandise imported into the United States. The HTS is based on the international Harmonized System, which is the global system of nomenclature applied to most world trade in goods.
Interactive HTS Training: A Guide to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) of the United States
