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links below to various organizations and government agencies may be of
service in providing further information to support your International
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APHIS
- Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
APHIS
Home Page - USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is
responsible for enforcing regulations governing the import and export of
plants and animals and certain agricultural products.
APHIS
Web--Import-Export Directory - Provides a general overview of APHIS'
import-export regulations with phone numbers and e-mail contact points
for more information.
APHIS
Export Directory - Information pertaining directly to the export of
animals, plants, animal products and plant products.
NCIE
Home Page - National Center for Import and Export - Veterinary
Services - further information specific to the import and export of
animals and animal products.
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ATF
- Alcohol, Firearms and Tobacco
The
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms - ATF home page.The Bureau
of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) is a law enforcement organization
within the United States Department of Treasury with unique
responsibilities dedicated to reducing violent crime, collecting
revenue, and protecting the public. ATF enforces the Federal laws and
regulations relating to alcohol, tobacco, firearms, explosives and arson
by working directly and in cooperation with others to ensure fair and
proper revenue collection and provide fair and effective industry
regulation.
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BXA
- Bureau of Export Administration
Bureau
of Export Administration Home Page - The Bureau of Export
Administration enhances the nation's security and its economic
prosperity by controlling exports for national security, foreign policy,
and short supply reasons. They administer the Export Administration Act
by developing export control policies, issuing export licenses, and
prosecuting violators.
Federal
Export Control Agencies & Helpful Links - Numerous links to
other agencies that are involved in regulating the export of goods.
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CPSC
- Consumer Product Safety Commission
CPSC
Home Page - The.CPSC is an independent Federal regulatory agency
that helps keep American families safe by reducing the risk of injury or
death from consumer products such as toys, clothing, bedding, electrical
appliances, etc.
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DOC
- Department of Commerce
U.S.
Department of Commerce - Established to promote American businesses
and trade, the U.S. Department of Commerce is a versatile agency in
government. Its broad range of responsibilities include expanding U.S.
exports and gathering and disseminating statistical data.
The
Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce - The
Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce is committed to
assisting U.S. firms in realizing their export potential by providing
expert counseling and advice, information on markets abroad,
international contacts, and advocacy services. Around the world, the
Commercial Service promotes and protects U.S. business interests abroad.
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DOS
- Department of State
U.S.
Department of State Home Page - The U.S. Department of State is the
lead U.S. foreign affairs agency and is responsible for implementing the
President's foreign policies. The U.S. has diplomatic relations with
more than 170 countries and maintains fewer than 250 embassies,
consulates, and missions around the world.
U.S.
International Trade Policy - Includes policy information in regards
to textiles agreements, agreements with the WTO, and economic summits.
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EPA
- Environmental Protection Agency
US
Environmental Protection Agency - The mission of the United States
Environmental Protection Agency is to protect public health and to
safeguard and improve the natural environment - air, water, and land -
upon which human life depends.
Office
of Pollution Prevention and Toxics - Under TSCA, EPA has broad
authority to issue regulations designed to gather health/safety and
exposure information on, require testing of, and control exposure to
imported chemical substances and mixtures. Drugs, cosmetics, foods, food
additives, pesticides, and nuclear materials are exempt from TSCA and
are subject to control under other U.S. Government statutes.
TSCA
- Toxic Substance Controls Act - The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA),
originally passed in 1976 and subsequently amended, applies to the
manufacturers, processors, importers, exporters, distributors, users,
and disposers of chemical substances or mixtures.
Import
Certification under TSCA - Because the definition of
"manufacture" under TSCA includes importation, importers of
chemical substances must comply with all TSCA requirements applicable to
manufacturers. In addition, importers must comply with an import
certification requirement established by the United states Customs
Service under the authority of TSCA section 13.
Export
Notification under TSCA - A business that intends to export a
chemical substance or mixture for which rules or orders have been issued
under certain sections of TSCA must notify EPA within seven days of
exporting or forming the intent to export the chemical, whichever is
earlier, for the first time to a particular country in a calendar year.
Office
of Pesticide Programs - The mission of the Office of Pesticide
Programs (OPP) is to safeguard public health and the environment from
unreasonable pesticide risks, while ensuring that pesticides are
regulated fairly and efficiently. By their very nature, most pesticides
create some risk of harm to humans, animals or the environment because
they are designed to kill or otherwise adversely affect living
organisms.
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FAS
- Foreign Agriculture Service
FAS
Home Page - The mission of the Foreign Agricultural Service is to
advance the interests of the agricultural community and the general
public by working to develop and expand foreign markets for U.S. food
and agricultural products.
Exporter
Assistance - A number of programs are available from FAS for
individuals or companies who plan to export their agricultural product.
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FCC
- Federal Communication Commission
FCC
Homepage - The mission of this independent government agency is to
encourage competition in all communications markets and to protect the
public interest. In response to direction from the Congress, the FCC
develops and implements policy concerning interstate and international
communications by radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable.
Equipment
Authorization FAQs - Answers to Frequently Asked Questions regarding
equipment authorizations
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FDA
- Food and Drug Administration
Food
and Drug Administration Home Page
FDA/ORA
Import Program - Information related to products subject to FDA's
control of foods (except for certain meats and poultry products), drugs
(human, animal and biological), cosmetics, medical devices and radiation
emitting devices, etc., offered for entry into the United States through
U.S. Customs , in support of FDA's regulatory activities.
ORA
Import Alerts - FDA's Import Alerts provides guidance to district
offices concerning unusual or new problems affecting imported products
or provides guidance for detention without physical examination of
products which appear to be in violation of the law.
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FR
- Federal Register
Federal
Register On-line - The Federal Register is the official publication
for Presidential Documents and Executive Orders as well as Notices,
Rules and Proposed Rules from Federal Agencies and Organizations. This
is a searchable index of the Federal Register.
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FWS
- Fish and Wildlife Service
U.S.
Fish & Wildlife Service World Wide Web Site - Their mission is
working with others to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife,
and plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American
people.
International
Affairs Home Page, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Through its
international programs, the Fish and Wildlife Service works
multilaterally with other nations, a full partner in the implementation
of international treaties and conventions that help to ensure the
conservation of global commons and the species they support–tigers,
elephants, rhinos, migratory birds, and much much more.
Wildlife
Laws: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - a guide to Federal laws that
apply to the importation, exportation, trade, and sale of wildlife,
including live and dead animals and animal parts and products.
Fish
and Wildlife Laws, Regulations, Policies, and Congressional Information:
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - The laws enforced by the Fish and
Wildlife Service, plus state and federal wildlife law handbooks,
treaties, and more.
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ITA
- International Trade Administration
International
Trade Administration - Dedicated to helping U.S. Businesses compete
in the global marketplace.
Import
Administration Home Page - Import Administration (IA) enforces laws
and agreements to prevent unfairly traded imports and to safeguard jobs
and the competitive strength of American industry.
Import
Library - Information pertaining to antidumping and countervailing
duty issues, the United States Harmonized Tariff Schedule, and the text
of the North American Free Trade Agreement are just some of the
highlights of the information abailable in this library.
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ITC
- International Trade Commission
United
States International Trade Commission - The USITC is an independent
federal agency that provides objective 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. USITC analysts and economists investigate and publish
reports on U.S. industries and the global trends that affect them. The
agency also updates and publishes the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States.
Tariff
Affairs and Related Matters - The USITC (Office of Tariff Affairs
and Trade Agreements) is responsible for publishing the Harmonized
Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS); the U.S. Customs Service is
responsible for administering the tariff and for processing import
entries. The HTS provides the applicable tariff rates and statistical
categories for all merchandise imported into the United States; it is
based on the international Harmonized System, the global classification
system that is used to describe most world trade in goods.
The
Harmonized Tariff Schedule Of the United States
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NAFTA
- North American Free Trade Agreement
NAFTA
Home Page - A primary objective of the Office of NAFTA (ONA) at the
Department of Commerce is to provide accurate and timely information to
U.S. exporters experiencing market access barriers in Canada or Mexico.
The entire text of the NAFTA agreement may be found here, as well as
tariff reduction, rules of origin, and other information pertaining to
the agreement.
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USCS
- United States Customs Service
U.S.
Customs - As the Nation's principal border agency, the mission of
the United States Customs Service is to ensure that all goods entering
and exiting the United States do so in accordance with all United States
laws and regulations. This mission includes: enforcing U.S. laws
intended to prevent illegal trade practices; protecting the American
public and environment from the introduction of prohibited hazardous and
noxious products; assessing and collecting revenues in the form of
duties, taxes, and fees on imported merchandise; regulating the movement
of persons, carriers, merchandise, and commodities between the United
States and other nations while facilitating the movement of all
legitimate cargo, carriers, travelers, and mail; interdicting narcotics
and other contraband; and, enforcing certain provisions of the export
control laws of the United States.
Importing
Into The United States
http://www.customs.ustreas.gov/impoexpo/impoexpo.htm
Importing/Exporting
- A list of Customs' information available for further searching.
Customs
Electronic Bulletin Board (CEBB) - Customs established the CEBB in
1991 to provide the trade community electronic access to Customs
information. Originally available only through a dial up modem, Customs
now also provides access to the CEBB through the internet.
Informed
Compliance Publications -On December 8, 1993, Title VI of the North
American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act , which is also known
as the Customs Modernization Act or 'Mod Act', became effective. These
provisions amended many sections of the Tariff Act of 1930 and related
laws. Two new concepts which emerge from the Mod Act are "informed
compliance" and "shared responsibility." These concepts
are premised on the idea that in order to maximize voluntary compliance
with Customs laws and regulations, the trade community needs to be
clearly and completely informed of its legal obligations.
The
Harmonized Tariff Schedule Of the United States
Title
19, United States Code - Title 19 of the United States Code contains
laws of a general and permanent nature regarding Customs Duties.
Customs'
Regulations - Title 19, Code of Federal Regulations (Customs' web site)
The Code of Federal Regulations is a codification of the general and
permanent rules published in the Federal Register by the
executive departments and agencies of the federal government. Title
19 - Customs Duties - is composed of three volumes. The first two
volumes, parts 1 to 140 and parts 141 to 199 contain the regulations in
chapter 1 - United States Customs Service, Department of the Treasury.
Customs'
Regulations - Title 19, Code of Federal Regulations (GPO web site)
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