Useful International Trade Resources & Links

Products & Services

New!! Online Certificates of Origin
CODRO provides U.S. exporters with an online source for Certificates of Origin to satisfy their Letters of Credit needs. An eCertificate of Origin can be applied for and printed IN YOUR OFFICE within minutes.

New!! Quality Letters of Credit
QLC offers Letter of Credit Document Management Services including document preparation and expedited letters of credit for improved cash flow. Quality Letters of Credit streamlines processes, provide standardized documentation, and save time and money for everyone involved.

New!! Direct-Filing of Customs Entries for U.S. Importers
File Your Own Customs Entries with the Support, but not the Cost, of a Broker. Save $75-$100 per entry.

New!! Customs Compliance, Security and Strategy Consulting
Trade Innovations provides guaranteed methods for compliance and security based on years of experience with a major U.S. mass retailer.

New!! Trade Bridge International
An organization exclusively for SME importers and exporters. Check out their products and services to increase your competitive edge.

US Customs Bonds for Importers
Trade Risk Guaranty offers US Customs bonds.

International Trade Management Services
Farnsworth International Trade Management helps American importers and exporters make their own trade operations less expensive, less risky and more efficient.

Forums

International Trade Import Export Forum - Get your trade questions answered.

Blogs

Pep's ATA Carnet Adventure - The practical side of using a carnet.

Trade Bridge International - For SME importers and exporters. Free membership until August 31st.

Podcasts

The International Business Report Weekly Podcast Download the 1st weekly podcast devoted to international business.

Publications & Training

Export Institute USA
EI USA has been training exporters worldwide since 1964. They provide high quality export publications, online export courses and international sales leads.

International Trade Publications: The Dictionary of International Trade and more
World Trade Press, Inc. offers books, e-content, maps and software.

Informed Trade International
Essential tools for importers and exporters.

Associations

Trade Bridge International
TBI is a non-governmental organization dedicated to small and medium importers and exporters.

Small Business Exporters Association
The SBEA offers a discount on carnet delivery and SEDs to its members.

The American Symphony Orchestra League
The League offers a discount on carnet delivery to its members and the "Carnets Play the World" program.

Government

Port Offices of US Customs & Border Protection

Export Information & Assistance from the US Department of Commerce: Export.gov

Online Trade Leads from the US Department of Commerce: BuyUSA.com

Regional

California

TradePort

TradePort is a repository of free information and resources for businesses that seek to conduct international trade to and from California. Created in 1996, TradePort is backed by an alliance of regional trade associations that assist California export and import businesses.

Trade and Export Finance Online (TEFO)

TEFO is a managed financial network of banks, lenders and brokers focused on California's Small and Mid-sized Enterprise (SME) market. TEFO is bringing together California's trade promotion community, private sector banks and lenders, the U.S. Commercial Service, the U.S. Export-Import Bank (EXIM) and the Small Business Administration (SBA) for the benefit of SME international trade development.

Monterey Bay International Trade Association - MBITA

MBITA is a non-profit organization dedicated to provide trade promotion services to the California, U.S. and foreign country business communities. MBITA utilizes advanced Global eCommerce technologies for its clients and members to maximize global trade opportunities.

Valley International Trade Association - VITA

The Valley International Trade Association was founded in 1979 by a group of dedicated Valley business professionals and educators responding to the need for a local association focusing on issues in international trade. Since its inception, VITA has been the only resource, referral and educational association for international business in the Greater San Fernando Valley.

A nonprofit, membership-supported trade association, VITA presents luncheons, seminars, and workshops addressing issues in international trade. These events offer valuable up-to-date information on the global marketplace and networking opportunities for VITA members.

Current California Trade News: The CalTrade Report

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