The following organizations are here to assist you with your exporting/importing needs.

Exporting to Australia

Australian Customs Service
http://www.customs.gov.au
Information on duty and tariff rates on imports into Australia.

U.S. Department of Commerce
http://www.export.gov
For U.S. Companies requiring further export information.

Exporting to the USA

AusTrade
http://www.austrade.gov.au
For information on exporting to the U.S.

Australian Business
http://www.australianbusiness.com.au/trade
The International Trade and Business Solutions team at Australian Business provides the resources and expertise to assist Australian companies develop international markets and access capital for business growth. Please visit their website to learn more about the services they provide.

Invest in America
http://www.investamerica.gov
Invest in America is the primary U.S. Government mechanism to manage foreign direct investment promotion.  It supports foreign direct investment in the United States, contributing to U.S. job creation, innovation, and competitiveness.

U.S. Bioterrorism Act
For further information on the U.S. Bioterrorism Act and how it effects you as an Australian Exporter, please visit the links below.  AusTrade:
http://www.austrade.gov.au

Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry:
http://www.daff.gov.au

U.S. Food and Drug Administration:
http://www.fda.gov

International Mail to the United States Containing Food
FDA Industry Systems - Prior Notice System Interface
http://www.access.fda.gov
Beginning December 12, 2003 "Prior Notice" must be confirmed electronically by the U.S. FDA before food is MAILED by International Mail to the USA.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection
http://www.cbp.gov/
Information on duty and tariff rates on imports into the U.S.

The Victorian Employers' Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VECCI)
http://www.vecci.org.au
VECCI's International Trade Department can guide you through everything from securing government funding for export and investment projects, to explaining export documentation and providing trade and tariff consulting services. Other services include: country specific market research, monthly biefings and half-day workshops.

Travel and Tourism

Tourism Information:

Australian Tourist Commission
http://www.australia.com
Access Australian travel and tourism product representatives and Australian
State and City information.

Visit our Doing Business in Australia page which features further information on travel to Australia.

Discover America
http://www.discoveramerica.org/
The official travel and tourism website of the United States.

Visit USA Organization
http://www.visitusa.org.au
Access Australian based U.S. travel and tourism product representatives.

Travel Warnings:

The Bureau of Consular Affairs
http://www.travel.state.gov
Travel Warnings for U.S. citizens.

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
http://www.dfat.gov.au
Travel Warnings for Australian citizens.

Transport Security Adminstration
http://www.tsa.gov/public
Everything you need to know about new U.S. airport security measures. Discover a list of timesaving tips, information on assistance for special needs, the latest list of prohibited and permitted items, and other information that will help guide you smoothly through the security process.

Visas:

Department of Immigration and Multicultural Indigenous Affairs
http://www.immi.gov.au
Information on visa requirements for visiting Australia.

U.S. Consular Services
http://canberra.usembassy.gov/
Information on visa requirements for visiting the U.S. Visit the Consular Affairs section from Embassy home page.

The Bureau of Consular Affairs
http://www.travel.state.gov
Find out how long your visa will take to process.

Other Useful Links

American Chamber of Commerce in Australia
http://www.amcham.com.au
A membership based organization which promotes trade, commerce and investment between Australia and the U.S.

American Australian Association
http://www.americanaustralian.org
The AAA is devoted to relations between the United States and Australia and New Zealand. Its goal is to encourage stronger ties across the Pacific particularly in the private sector. The Association has an active program of corporate, economic, educational, cultural and social activities.

U.S. Embassy, Canberra
http://canberra.usembassy.gov/
For other in-country U.S. Government Departments and for information on visa requirements to the U.S.

U.S. Government portal
http://www.firstgov.gov
All U.S. Government web sites: Federal, State or Local, can be accessed through this USG portal.

Consumer Issues

Do you have a trade complaint against a company? The following agencies can mediate/arbitrate on your behalf.

In the U.S. contact:
Better Business Bureau
http://www.bbb.org

In Australia contact:
The Department of Fair Trading
http://www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au

Are you a victim of a scam or fraud? The following agenices would like to hear from you.

In the U.S. contact:
U.S. Federal Trade Commission
http://www.ftc.gov

In Australia contact:
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission
http://www.accc.gov.au

Are you a victim of share trading fraud?

In the U.S. contact:
Securities and Exchange Commission
http://www.sec.gov

http://www.sec.gov/investor/pubs/fleecing.htm
An SEC publication on share scams targeting foreign investors.

http://www.sec.gov/investor/oiepauselist.htm
Public Alert: List of Unregistered Soliciting Entities That Have Been the Subject of Investor Complaints

National Association of Securities Dealers
http://www.nasdr.com
Have you been approached to sell your worthless stock but first must pay an upfront fee? Check the firm's credentials here before proceeding.

In Australia contact:
Australian Securities and Investment Commission
http://www.asic.gov.au

Internet specific: Internet Fraud Complaint Center
http://www.ic3.gov
A partnership between the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C).