Regulatory

Administrative Messages

Carnet Information (U.S. Council for International Business)

Carnets are "The Merchandise Passports." They are international customs documents that simplify customs procedures for the temporary importation of goods such as commercial samples, professional equipment and goods for exhibitions and fairs, helping to avoid extensive customs procedures, payment of duties and value-added taxes, and replace the purchase of temporary import bonds.

Export Administration Regulations - U.S. (EAR)

A link to the actual U.S. export regulations commonly know as the EAR.

European Commission for Transport

A guide to the European Unions Transportation page.

Fedworld Federal Internet Resources

The FedWorld.gov web site is a gateway to government information. This site is managed by the NTIS as part of it's information management mandate.

Federal Maritime Commission

The FMC is an independent regulatory agency that fulfills a key leadership role in international ocean trade. It's mission is to ensure the Nation's interests are met through an efficient, competitive, market-driven, and nondiscriminatory ocean transportation system that is free of unfair foreign maritime trade practices. To meet this stratigic mission they will promote compliance, pursue balanced enforcement, ensure an efficient regulatory process and make efficient internal capabilities.

ISO Country Codes

Country Codes are defined in ISO 3166-1 and can be purchased from ISO. The ISO 3166/MA Scretariat publishes on their Website the latest, updated ISO country code list in English and French.

International Trade Administration (ITA)

"responsible for non-agricultural export promotion activities, providing a selection of export promotion products and services and coordinating all federal export promotion efforts."

International Trade Commission (ITC)

"The U.S. International Trade Commission is an independent, nonpartisan, quasi-judicial federal agency that provides trade expertise to both the legislative and executive branches of government, determines the impact of imports on U.S. industries, and directs actions against certain unfair trade practices, such as patent, trademark, and copyright infringement."

International Trade Data System

The International Trade Data system (ITDS) is a federal government information technology initiative of the National Performance Review. The goal of the initiative is to implement an integrated government-wide system for the electronic collection, use, and dissemination of international trade data.

NAFTA Customs web site

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

The United States Customs Service is the primary enforcement agency protecting the Nations Borders. Customs enforces the laws of the U.S., safegards the revenue, and fosters lawful international trade and travel.

U.S. Code of Federal Regulations

Is the formal written document of U.S. government regulations on-line.

U.S. Department of Commerce

Is the U.S. government agency that gathers trade statistics to promote job creation, economic growth, sustainable development and improved living standards for all Americans by working in partnership with business, universities, communities and workers to: build for the future and promote U.S. competitiveness in the global marketplace by strengthening and safeguarding the nation's economic infrastructure; keep America competitive with cutting-edge science and technology and an unrivaled information base; provide effective management and stewardship of the nation's resources and assets to ensure sustainable economic opportunities.

U.S. Dept of Census - Foreign Trade Statistics

The census provides economic and trade statistics to help promote economic growth and U.S. competitiveness in the global marketplace.

U.S. Trade Representative's Home Page