Q: Where can I obtain a list of U.S. subsidiaries and affiliates in Sweden?
A: The U.S. Commercial Service Library and Resource Center offers a list of U.S. subsidiaries and affiliates in Sweden. This 75-page document contains over 400 companies, is available electronically and costs USD 100. For more information, please contact Maria Fidentzi.
Q:Where can I locate the address of a company or a source of products in the U.S.?
A: Please consult the following websites:
http://www.switchboard.com
http://www.companiesonline.com
http://www.Thomasregister.com
Q: Where can I receive assistance to export to the U.S.A.?
A: Exportrådet
Box 5513
114 85 Stockholm
Tel: 08-783 85 00
Fax: 08-662 90 93.
Q: What are the customs regulations for exports to the U.S.?
A: Please refer to the following website for customs related questions:
The nearest U.S. Customs Attaché office is located in Berlin, Germany at the following address:
U.S. Embassy
Customs Attaché/Berlin
Clayalle 170, 14195 Berlin
Tel: 0049-30-83051470
Fax: 0049-30-83229905.
Q: Where can I obtain duty rates for products imported from the U.S.?
Q: What is the VAT rate in the U.S. and how can I get it back when I leave the country?
A: There is no VAT in the U.S. There is a sales tax that varies from state to state, which is not refundable.
Q: What do I do if I have not received payment for goods sold or if I have not received goods paid for?
A: Contact the Swedish Authorities located in the U.S. http://www.swedenabroad.se
Q: What is the full name and address of the US Patent Office?
A: Patent and Trade Mark Office
Washington, DC 20231
Tel: 001-703 305 8341
Fax: 001-703 308 7220
Website: http://www.uspto.gov
Q: Where can I find information on how to establish a company in the U.S?
A: CASE - Council of American States in Europe http://www.case-europe.com
SACC - Swedish American Chamber of Commerce http://www.sacc-usa.org