1. 1 TYPE PAGE DATE SB 05.22.2003 Online Trade Assistance Home Page home about USDA agencies & offices contact us faq’s help logout Search:> United States Department of Agriculture business partner portal Accessibility Statement Privacy and Security Policy Nondiscrimination Statement FOIA Business Partner Identity Image USDA Online Trade Assistance my tools Customize my usda Edit Profile En Espanol my resources Food Safety Online Trade Assistance Grants Land Inventory Reports In Trade News USDA Requests Comments on Sugar Re-Export Program USDA Briefing Held to Discuss the Rebuilding of Iraqi Agriculture USDA and Russia Sign Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in Agriculture Latest Trade Reports 04/30 Tobacco: World Markets and TradeTobacco: 05/01 Corn: World Markets and Trade Export Checklist This is an easy checklist for new and experienced exporters to assist you in all the stages necessary for getting your product out to your desired market. The steps are: Export Readiness Assessment Create an Export Plan Market Research Country Information Commodity Information US Export Requirements Licensing and Certifications Export Programs Exporter Key Services Buyer Alert The Buyer Alert service is a biweekly newsletter distributed by USDA overseas offices, which allows your "For Sale" ad to be read in 75 countries, by over 17,000 importers worldwide. Trade Leads Trade Leads offer U.S. exporters information on foreign buyers who are seeking U.S. food, agricultural, and forest products. Trade Shows Participate in a professional trade show after you have completed your market research to assist you in locating potential customers. Foreign Buyer Lists This service offers information on more than 20,000 foreign buyers of food, natural fiber, and wood products in 80 countries. US Suppliers The U.S. Suppliers Service is a searchable database of over 5,000 U.S. exporters and their products, used by USDA/FAS to help facilitate connecting potential buyers with U.S. suppliers. BuyUSA.gov BuyUSA.gov is a resource for international importers. Trade Policy Our current trade policy greatly affects our export businesses. Find vital information from the WTO and FTAA using the following the link. Trade Policy Information Export.Gov Export.gov is a presidential initiative website that offers comprehensive information on the exporting of products to international markets. Export.gov More…

2. 2 TYPE PAGE DATE SB 05.22.2003 Market Research Page home about USDA agencies & offices contact us faq’s help logout Search:> United States Department of Agriculture business partner portal Accessibility Statement Privacy and Security Policy Nondiscrimination Statement FOIA Business Partner Identity Image USDA Online Trade Assistance my tools Customize my usda Edit Profile En Espanol my resources Food Safety Online Trade Assistance Grants Land Inventory Reports Market Research… If your product is competitive in the U.S. market, it is likely that it can also be competitive in international markets. You will need to know the Harmonized Commodity Code (HS) for your product. The Harmonized System (which the U.S. calls Schedule B) classifies products to be traded by a 10 digit code, which is used in trade statistics and on export documents. Information on product classification is available through the The Census Bureau.The Census Bureau Potential Market Assesment… US Trade Reports Bulk, Intermediate, and Consumer (BICO) Reports Market Research Reports Product Briefs Sector Reports Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Food (HRI) Sector Reports Food and Agriculture Import Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) Promotional Opportunities Reports Exporter Guides by country World Markets and Trade Publications Production Supply and Demand (PSDOnline) Search… Subject: Country: Source: Search The next step in conducting market research is to assess potential markets for your product. One of the best methods is to look at trade statistics (in terms of both volume and value) for the past three to five years. Trade statistics provide information on U.S. exports of different products to various countries, the size of the market you are targeting, and the US share of a country's imports. An examination of trade statistics can help you identify, for your product, the historically largest markets, the fastest-growing ones or the more under-developed markets that may provide ground-floor opportunities. You should also make use of the various market reports and publications available, which often contain original research on specific countries and may contain information on both buyers and competitors.

3. 3 TYPE PAGE DATE SB 05.22.2003 Country Information Page home about USDA agencies & offices contact us faq’s help logout Search:> United States Department of Agriculture business partner portal Accessibility Statement Privacy and Security Policy Nondiscrimination Statement FOIA Business Partner Identity Image USDA Online Trade Assistance my tools Customize my usda Edit Profile En Espanol my resources Food Safety Online Trade Assistance Grants Land Inventory Reports Select a Country: Select a Product: Brazil Corn Export Guide FAS Country Page Link Shipping Information Required Forms Hot Country Page F ood and Agriculture Import Regulations and Standards(FAIRS) Report

4. 4 TYPE PAGE DATE SB 05.22.2003 US Export Requirements Page home about USDA agencies & offices contact us faq’s help logout Search:> United States Department of Agriculture business partner portal Accessibility Statement Privacy and Security Policy Nondiscrimination Statement FOIA Business Partner Identity Image USDA Online Trade Assistance my tools Customize my usda Edit Profile En Espanol my resources Food Safety Online Trade Assistance Grants Land Inventory Reports US Export Requirements … Before exporting your goods, there are a variety of requirements you must meet depending on your product. Use the following links to obtain information and verify compliance with US Export requirements. Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) – Export Requirements More information needed. US Customs and Services Export Requirements More information needed. Export Requirements Library This library provides foreign country import requirements, plant lists and export coordination notices for meat and poultry products. US Trade Restrictions This source provides information regarding trade restrictions due to embargos, domestic shortages, or other reasons. USDA Transportation Guide The average international shipment requires 46 separate documents depending on government requirements, terms of sale, etc. This source provides a complete guide and samples of documents.

5. 5 TYPE PAGE DATE SB 05.22.2003 Licensing and Certifications Page home about USDA agencies & offices contact us faq’s help logout Search:> United States Department of Agriculture business partner portal Accessibility Statement Privacy and Security Policy Nondiscrimination Statement FOIA Business Partner Identity Image USDA Online Trade Assistance my tools Customize my usda Edit Profile En Espanol my resources Food Safety Online Trade Assistance Grants Land Inventory Reports Licensing and Certifications… The following sites will provide you with procedures and assistance for obtaining Export Certificates for agricultural products: Animal, Plant, Health Inspection Services (APHIS) Consult this source to obtain a certificate for animal or plant products. APHIS provides inspection and veterinary services for plants, meat, poultry, live animals and animal products, to help ensure that your product will meet foreign import requirements. American Marketing Services (AMS) AMS provides services such as scientific testing and quality grading and certification to facilitate getting your product into a foreign market. Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) Consult this source for an export permit for alcoholic beverages. The Federal Alcohol Administration Act requires anyone purchasing alcohol beverages for resale, either domestically or in foreign commerce, to first obtain a Wholesaler's Basic Permit from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF).Wholesaler's Basic Permit from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) Bureau of Industry and Science (BIS) Consult this source to determine if you need to obtain an export license from the BIS. Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) Consult this source to obtain an export permit for the export of species listed on the endangered list. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Consult this source to obtain the necessary certifications for any food or drug product.

6. 6 TYPE PAGE DATE SB 05.22.2003 Export Programs Page home about USDA agencies & offices contact us faq’s help logout Search:> United States Department of Agriculture business partner portal Accessibility Statement Privacy and Security Policy Nondiscrimination Statement FOIA Business Partner Identity Image USDA Online Trade Assistance my tools Customize my usda Edit Profile En Espanol my resources Food Safety Online Trade Assistance Grants Land Inventory Reports Market Access Program (MAP) This program provides direct cost-share assistance to non-profit agricultural trade associations who assist U.S. companies in entering and expanding sales in foreign markets. Some of these trade associations then offer assistance to cooperatives and small companies for promotion of their brand name products overseas, and may be reimbursed for up to 50 percent of their eligible export promotions. Foreign Market Development Program (FMD) This program uses funds from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) to aid in the creation, expansion, and maintenance of long-term export markets for U.S. agricultural products. Emerging Markets This program is authorized by the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (FACT Act), as amended by the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 (FAIR Act). Under the FAIR Act, a program of technical assistance to promote U.S. agricultural exports is authorized to emerging markets in all geographic regions. Quality Samples Program This program helps U.S. agricultural trade organizations provide small samples of their agricultural products to potential importers in emerging markets overseas. Export Programs… Dairy Export Incentive Program This program aims to develop export markets for U.S. dairy products where they are not competitive because of the presence of subsidized products from other countries. Export Enhancement Program This program helps U.S. produced agricultural goods compete with products from subsidizing countries, especially the European Union. Export Credit Guarantee Programs This program allows the USDA to underwrite credit extended by the private banking sector for up to three and ten years, respectively, on exports of food and agricultural products. Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops (TASC) This program helps to open, retain, and expand markets for US specialty crops. Food Aid Programs U.S. programs help feed the hungry, improve global food security, encourage education, and promote agricultural and economic development in poor countries. Section 108 This program provides cost-sharing assistance in the form of foreign currencies to both the public and private sector for the development, maintenance, and expansion of long-term export markets for U.S. agricultural products and agricultural technical assistance.