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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

  • Goods and Services Deficit Increases in December 2009

    The Nation’s international trade deficit in goods and services decreased to $380.7 billion in 2009 from $695.9 billion in 2008. For December, the trade deficit increased to $40.2 billion from $36.4 billion (revised) in November. (February 10, 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)
  • Social Security Numbers are Prohibited in the AES

    As of December 3, 2009 the reporting of a social security number in the Automated Export System for identification purposes is prohibited.
  • FTR Letter No. 5 - Cuba Rule - License Exemption CCD

    This letter provides the requirements in the Foreign Trade Regulations for filing the electronic export information through the Automated Export System (AES) for shipments under the new License Exception Consumer Communication Devices (CCD) (September 4, 2009)

  • 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, 2010