The Organization for Women in International Trade (OWIT) is a global network that supports and empowers women in international trade by providing education, resources, and networking opportunities.
SelectFlorida promotes Florida as a premier business destination and expands the state’s economy through private-sector job creation. They offer resources such as export assistance, international trade development, and a network of international offices to support businesses in expanding globally.
The Miami-Dade County International Trade Consortium (ITC) promotes the county as a global trade hub by organizing business development missions, managing the Sister Cities program, and collaborating with partners like Miami International Airport and PortMiami.
U.S. government website that provides resources, tools, and guidance to help U.S. businesses expand their exports and navigate international markets.
The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) is the official U.S. export credit agency that supports American jobs by providing financial assistance, such as loans, guarantees, and insurance, to facilitate the export of U.S. goods and services.
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) supports small businesses by providing loans, grants, counseling, and government contract opportunities to help them start, grow, and succeed.
The U.S. Census Bureau’s Foreign Trade Division is the official source for U.S. export and import statistics and is responsible for issuing regulations governing the reporting of all export shipments from the United States.
The International Trade Administration’s Free Trade Agreements page provides information on the 14 Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) the United States currently has with 20 countries.
The U.S. Export Controls regulate the export of sensitive goods, technologies, and services to safeguard national security and foreign policy interests, managed by the Bureau of Industry and Security and the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls.
The Bureau of Industry and Security maintains “Lists of Parties of Concern” to help exporters identify entities that may pose risks related to national security or foreign policy, including denied persons, entities of concern, unverified parties, and military end-users.
The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) of 1977 prohibits certain individuals and entities from making payments to foreign government officials to assist in obtaining or retaining business.
Incoterms® are internationally recognized terms that clarify the tasks, costs, and risks for buyers and sellers in international transactions.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection provides guidance on basic importing and exporting procedures, including tips for new importers and exporters, information on importing motor vehicles, and considerations for internet purchases.
The Intellectual Property Rights e-Recordation (IPRR) system by U.S. Customs and Border Protection allows rights holders to record their trademarks and copyrights to help prevent the importation of counterfeit goods into the U.S.
