Important Exporting Information and Resources
Entering foreign markets requires navigating through complex
channels. Several programs and services exist to aid
companies in the export of their goods or
services. Listed below is helpful information for
companies looking to expand their international sales. The
Middletown Export Assistance Center is happy to assist:
please call 860-638-6950 with any questions.
For every item, there is a customs classification number that ensures that customs authorities recognize the product and that the appropriate customs fees are assessed. Learn more about Harmonized Number Classification. more...
Certificates of Origin are documents required by certain foreign countries for tariff purposes, certifying the country of origin of specified goods. more...
The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is responsible for implementing and enforcing the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), which regulate the export and reexport of most commercial items. more...
REACH is a major reform of EU chemicals policy, affecting all global supply chains that produce and use chemicals. more...
Notify U.S. is a free, web-based e-mail subscription service that offers U.S. entities an opportunity to review and comment on proposed foreign technical regulations that can affect their businesses and their access to international markets. more...
Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Directive 80/181/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to units of measurement. more...
Download the U.S. Commercial Service Quarterly Newsletter about Canada. This newsletter includes helpful information about Canada including current news, upcoming webinar series, highlights, market research reports, upcoming trade events, featured U.S. exporters, and other useful information. more...