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COUNTRY PROFILE
The country profile of the United States, prepared by the US Central Intelligence
Agency, is available at the following link:
https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/united-states/
ENTERING THE US MARKET
Depending on the level of investment your company is prepared to make, there are a
number of ways to enter the US market.
- Direct Investment: subsidiary, branch office, representative office or joint venture.
- Indirect Investment: distributor, agency, marketing representative or
licensing/franchising. - No Investment: direct export or transmission of information from your country of
origin.
To learn more, check out the following very useful websites for regulations about
starting and operating a business in the USA.
- Small Business USA, offers tools and resources to startups and entrepreneurs on
starting and growing your business, accessing financing, help with exporting, and
finding opportunities. - Internal Revenue Service (IRS) of the U.S. Department of the Treasury provides
tax information for businesses. - U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) regulates patents, trademarks, and
copyrights.
MAKING CONTACT WITH US IMPORTERS AND EXPORTERS
There are many outlets in the US market for distributing your products. These include
the following:
- Importers and distributors.
- Retailers: direct sales and upscale stores.
- Mass markets: chain and department stores, specialty, discount, warehouse, kiosk,
and online stores.
If you are looking to source products or services from the USA, check out the Export
Yellow Pages, the official directory of the US Department of Commerce of US exporters
and export service providers.
Whether you are an importer or exporter, the best means of finding reliable suppliers or
buyers and getting to know your competitors is by attending or participating in a trade
fair. Trade events in the USA are available here.
Do not forget that the commercial office of your country’s embassy or consulate in the
USA is also a valuable source of information when seeking US buyers or suppliers. The
US Department of State provides a complete and official listing of the foreign consular
offices.
US IMPORT REGULATIONS
US imports are regulated by the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) of the
Department of Homeland Security. It facilitates trade by ensuring that goods arriving in
the USA are legitimate and that appropriate duties and fees are paid.
Information available on their website include the following:
Access the CBP INFO Center [https://help.cbp.gov/] for answers to your specific needs.
To obtain information of customs rulings regarding specific products, you can use the
searchable database of the CBP, known as the Customs Rulings Online Search
System (CROSS).
VISITING THE UNITED STATES FOR BUSINESS
Learn more about obtaining a US Visitors Visa when you are ready to make your first
trip to the USA to participate in a trade event, meet your potential US partners,
negotiate a business contract or other business.
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