Get the ball rolling towards export success!

Test Yourself - Is Your Company Ready to Export? : Online assessment to find out if you're ready to pursue international sales

Basic Guide to Exporting : Go through the basics of exporting step-by-step

Terms of Trade : Definitions and explanations of common exporting terms

Find Your HS/Schedule B Number : The HS number is needed to look up tariff rates; the Schedule B number is needed to complete the Shipper's Export Declaration. The HS number may be needed on shipping documents, including certificates of origin and the HS number is needed to determine whether a product qualifies for a preferential tariff under a Free Trade Agreement. Census Bureau offers a free online tool called the Schedule B Search Engine which can help you classify your product.

Market Research : Plan your market entry the right way - use market research to learn your product's potential in a given market, the best prospects for success, and the market's business practices before you export.  Check out e-Market Express for industry specific market research and trade events or our interactive Regional Databases with country-specific information on documents and standards!

Develop Your Export Plan : Completing and analyzing an international business plan helps you anticipate future goals, assemble facts, identify constraints and create an action statement.