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FOREIGN TRADE is the official source for U.S. export and import statistics and responsible for issuing regulations governing the reporting of all export shipments from the United States. If you're searching for import or export statistics, information on export regulations, commodity classifications, or a host of other trade related topics, this is the place to get the information you need.

News

  • 2010 Annual Trade Revisions

    In this release and in the accompanying “U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services: April 2011,” the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) are jointly publishing revised statistics on both U.S. trade in goods and U.S. trade in services beginning with 1999. (June 9, 2011)

  • AES Seminar and Workshop Schedule

    Exporters will learn mandatory reporting responsibilities that could help avoid costly penalities and seizure of export shipments. Philadelphia, PA on June 15 and 16, 2011.

  • New! Search database

    Find key economic indicator data by searching on this database developed by U.S. Census Bureau’s Economic Directorate. The database currently includes U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services; Quarterly Services Reports; and Manufacturers’ Shipment, Inventories, and Orders. U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services database begins with 1992 statistics. (August 11, 2010)

  • Related Party Trade, 2009

    The U.S. Census Bureau announced today that in 2009 related-party trade accounted for over 40 percent ($1,048 billion) of total goods trade ($2,615 billion). (May 12, 2010)

  • Schedule B Search Updated - New Schedule B Search on the Way

    In order to assist exporters and filers determine their correct export commodity code (Schedule B number), the Foreign Trade Division (FTD) provides a Schedule B search tool. In an effort to better assist exporters in classifying their products, and to provide more accurate trade statistics, the FTD will soon make available an improved commodity search tool. (March 8, 2010)

  • What is required for me to ship charity goods to Haiti?

    From Global Reach: "Many U.S. residents and organizations are generously donating food, water, medicines, and other supplies to aid in the relief efforts. In order to facilitate the movements of these goods, we offer the following guidance that applies to any goods not requiring a license, such as food, clothing, and medicines." (January 22, 2010)

  • Foreign Trade has GLOBAL REACH

    Foreign Trade has just created and published its official blog, "Global Reach." Visit it to discuss the Foreign Trade Regulations, Export Filing (AES), Trade Data, and other trade related topics. Posts are current and relevant to you as the filer, exporter, data user, or curious blog reader. (January 5, 2010)
  • Export Training Videos

    The US Census Bureau, in conjunction with the International Trade Administration, has released a collection of videos to enhance export training. Topics include "The Basics of Exporting", "The Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR)", "Commodity Classification", "A Complete Overview of AESDirect", "NAFTA" and "Taxes and Tariffs" (September 1, 2009)



Source: U.S. Census Bureau | Foreign Trade | ftdwebmaster@census.gov |  Last Revised: February 10, 2012