Country Commercial Guides from Export.gov (Exporter Tools)
Country Commercial Guides - Link to tools used by exporters.
Select from guides that provide information on business customs, regulatory issues, information that helps you make decisions about entering a market.
Example - United Arab Emirates (UAE) Explore all the information provided such as "Doing business in," "Political & Economic Environment," "Selling US Product & Services," "Customs, regulations, & standards," "Investment Climate Statement," "Trade & Project financing," and Business Travel
Challenge Question: What are the limitations on Selling U.S. Product and Services in the UAE?
U.S. Trade Agreements
- Free Trade AgreementsList of the 14 Free trade agreements. There are 20 countries.
- VIDEO: Introduction to Free Trade Agreements2:42 min video by Export.gov. "This video offers guidance on the advantages and opportunities that US free trade agreements provide. FTAs can make it easier to ship your product overseas."
- Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR)Free trade agreements
- Trade & Investment Framework AgreementsTrade and Investment Framework Agreements (TIFAs) provide strategic frameworks and principles for dialogue on trade and investment issues between the United States and the other parties to the TIFA.
FTA Tariff Tool (IF part of FTA use this)
Search for tariffs on all products that are covered under the U.S. Free Trade Agreements (FTAs).
To use the tool you need:
- Harmonization System Code for your product; find this using the Census Bureau's Schedule B Search engine
- Does your product meet the rule of Origin? Note: "tariffs are eventually eliminated for almost all products that meet the agreement's rule of origin." Free Trade Agreement (FTA) or Trade Partner Agreement uses the agreement to determine originating status.
User Guide for the Tool (Source beta.trade.gov/fta/useer-guide)
Example Identifying Harmonization Code for a water filter & calculating tariffs from the US to Argentina
Here is the tool if you wish to create your own log-in. https://www.customsinfo.com/trade-gov/register/
This page of the site covers the steps. - https://www.trade.gov/import-tariffs-fees-overview. The first is the harmonization codes.
VIDEO (linked below) shows use of both harmonization and tarrif tool.
Example uses water filtration cartridges for commercial use going to Argentina
CustomsInfo Global Tariff Classification Research Tools for Export.gov Users
Search for tariffs on all products that are NOT covered under the U.S. Free Trade Agreements (FTAs).
You must register with a valid email address for access.
