Exporting Your Goods and Services
Trade
Centers for International Trade Development
The mission of the Centers for International Trade Development Initiative is to
advance California's economic development and global competitiveness by providing
quality training and services to small to medium sized enterprises that are potential
or current exporters or importers.
California Agricultural Export Program
The California Agricultural Export Program provides both the experienced and novice
exporter with an array of market entry activities aimed at gaining access to
international sales channels for their products. The program is ready to assist
California's agricultural industry with timely, accurate and reliable information
on export certificates, trade shows, agricultural statistics, market research,
foreign country import requirements, and other general exporting questions.
Federal Export Assistance
Obtain information about exporting goods, expanding an international
business or finding a U.S. partner.
California Trade Assistance Centers
Obtain information for international trade centers and business organizations.
Federal Export Information
Learn about the personal, professional and financial rewards of exporting.
Country Commercial Guides
Download reports that present a comprehensive look at countries' commercial
environments, using economic, political and market analysis.
International Trade Agreements
Link to the text of international trade agreements.
Transporting Goods
Obtain information on forms, licenses and tariffs for exporting.
U.S. Commercial Service
Offers valuable assistance to help your business export goods and services to
markets worldwide. Access a global listing of trade events, international
market research, and practical tools to help with every step of the export process.
U.S. Export-Import Bank
Assists in financing the export of U.S. goods and services to international markets.
U.S. Small Business Administration
Provides export working capital and international trade loans to businesses engaged in,
or planning to be engaged in, international trade.
World Trade Centers in California
The World Trade Centers Association is the globe's largest business membership organization, with over 750,000 member companies in 80 countries worldwide. California's World Trade Centers provide a variety of trade services to companies, with a focus on export and import counseling for small businesses. WTCs organize a variety of events, including networking mixers, trade education seminars, trade missions and meetings with inbound foreign business delegations.
Other Trade Related Sites
STAT-USA
Access Country Commercial Guides compiled by U.S. Embassies, and search other trade databases.
TradePort
A California focused site.
Trade Point Los Angeles
A California focused site with links to international trade sites around the world.
International Trade Administration
A division of the US Department of Commerce.
Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)
Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR)
United States Department of State
The World Bank
International Bank for Reconstruction and Development.
The California Trade Network
The California Trade Network was developed to help California companies and
professionals identify and secure opportunities in international markets.
It features the first international Business Directory developed exclusively
for California companies and is open to any firm or individual with an interest
in International Business.