Internet Resource Guide
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Table of Contents
1. U.S. Trade Policy and Import/Export Statistics
2. U.S. Import Regulations and Procedures
3. U.S. & International Trade Agreements
4. Finding a U.S. Supplier/Partner
5. Useful Industry Information – Websites for Government Resources, Trade Associations & Publications, and Trade Shows
i. Textiles & Apparel
ii. Agricultural and Food Products
iii. Furniture
iv. Footwear
v. Toys
Internet Resource Guide
1. U.S. Trade Policy and Import/Export Statistics
U.S. Trade Representative
http://www.ustr.gov
U.S. Government trade programs and initiatives, trade agreements, press releases, speeches, documents etc.
U.S. Government Printing Office
http://www.gpoaccess.gov
Search for U.S. laws relating to trade policy and import/export regulations.
U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration
http://www.ita.doc.gov
Find out more about U.S. government trade programs, trade shows etc.
U.S. Foreign Agricultural Service
http://www.fas.usda.gov
Find out more about U.S. agricultural policy, regulations, trends and
programs etc.
U.S. House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee
Subcommittee on International Trade
http://www.house.gov/ways_means/trade.htm
Find out more about legislation related to international trade including customs matters, import trade matters, trade agreements and trade with non-market economies.
US. Senate Finance Committee
Subcommittee on International Trade
http://www.senate.government/~finance/fin-comm.htm
Find out more about pending and new trade legislation and treaties ratified by the U.S.
The United States International Trade Commission (ITC)
http://www.itc.gov
Look up text of petitions and complaints, federal register notices, reports and publications related to international trade. Also includes the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
2. U.S. Import Regulations and Procedures
U.S. Customs Service
http://www.customs.gov
U.S. customs procedures, import and export regulations, import laws etc.
U.S. Code of Federal Regulations
http://www.gpoaccess.gov/cfr
Search for U.S. importing and regulatory laws (e.g. health and safety regulations) relating to your specific industry
U.S. Food & Drug Administration
http://www.fda.gov
Look up U.S. food and drug safety regulations
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
http://www.cpsc.gov
Look up U.S. consumer product safety regulations
3. U.S. & International Trade Agreements
U.S. Department of Commerce -- Trade Compliance Center
http://www.mac.doc.gov
Database of all U.S. multilateral and bilateral trade treaties and agreements
U.S. Department of Commerce -- Office of Textiles and Apparel
http://otexa.ita.doc.gov
Database of all U.S. textile agreements
World Trade Organization
http://www.wto.org
Look up WTO rules, and international obligations and commitments made by other countries, including the U.S.
Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN)
http://www.asean.or.id
Look up ASEAN agreements, including ASEAN Free Trade Agreement (AFTA) commitments made by member countries, plus ASEAN, programs, events and statistics.
4. Finding a U.S. Supplier/Partner
E-Expo USA
http://www.e-expousa.doc.gov
An online virtual trade show
Myexports.com
http://www.docexport.com
Searchable database of U.S. businesses with import/export offerings
Commercial News USA
http://www.cnewsusa.com
Listing of the latest U.S. products available for export
International Buyers Program
http://www.usatrade.gov/ibp
Listing of major U.S. trade shows
Retail Buying Guide
http://www.stores.org/buying2000/
Resource for identifying suppliers of products and services used in retail operations. Free registration for listing.
5. Useful Industry Information:
Websites for Government Resources, Trade Associations & Publications,
and Trade Shows
(i) Textiles & Apparel
Websites:
U.S. Department of Commerce - Office of Textiles & Apparel
http://otexa.ita.doc.gov
Database of all U.S. textile agreements, information on quotas etc.
Bobbin Magazine
http://www.bobbin.com
Monthly industry related publication featuring latest policies, trends, industry news, trade shows etc.
National Retail Federation
http://www.nrf.com
Website for trade association representing retail industry. Resource for exporters including industry supplier directories, retail information and trends, events and conferences, and industry codes.
U.S. Association of Importers of Textiles & Apparel
http://www.usita.com
Trade association representing U.S. apparel importers. Includes information on members, services, events, seminars etc. Also features the International Fashion Web offering a comprehensive listing for all segments of the textile and apparel import industry.
Trade Shows:
International Fashion Boutique Show -- New York, New York
Held 5 times a year, this trade show is attended by buyers from department stores, boutiques, and specialty stores for women’s apparel, accessories, footwear, jewelry,
and gifts. An estimated of 30,000 attendees each year with 1,800 booths.
Contact: The Larkin Group
100 Wells Ave
Newton, MA 02159
Tel: (1)(617) 9645100
Fax: (1)(617) 9640657
Fashion Accessories Expo – New York, New York
Piers 90 & 92
This trade expo is held three times a year and includes 200+ lines of international
and designer accessories, including fashion and fine jewelry, small leather goods, handbags, scarves and hosiery. Attended by 14,000+ participants with 755 booths.
Contact: Conference Management Group
200 Connecticut Ave
Norwalk, CT 06856-4990
Tel: (1)(203) 852-0500
Fax: (1)(203) 838-3710
Women’s, Children’s and Men’s Markets – Chicago, Illinois
Held four times a year at the Chicago Apparel Center in Chicago, IL, this trade show attracts up to 7,000 attendees including wholesale and retail merchandise buyers.
Contact: Merchandise Mart Properties
470 The Merchandise Mart
Chicago, IL 60654
Tel: (1)(312) 527-7610
Fax: (1)(312)527-7998
Bobbin Contexpo: The Apparel Show of the Americas – Miami Beach, Florida
Held annually each April, show is an international marketplace for manufacturers and contractors to examine and purchase machines, fabrics & trims, and services. Also for contractors to provide production sourcing opportunities for manufacturers. Attracts up to 5,000 participants and 275 booths.
Contact: Blenheim Trade Shows
1110 Shop Road
PO Box 1986
Columbia, SC 29202
Tel: (1)(803) 771-7500
Fax: (1)(803) 799-1461
Bobbin Show: AAMA Convention – Atlanta, Georgia
Held annually each September at the Georgia World Congress Center, this show is an international marketplace for sewn products manufacturers to examine newest trends in fabrics, fibers, and technology and to compare products and services of more than 90 categories of industry suppliers.
Contact: Blenheim Trade Shows
1110 Shop Road
PO Box 1986
Columbia, SC 29202
Tel: (1)(803) 771-7500
Fax: (1)(803) 799-1461
(ii) Agricultural & Food Products
Websites:
U.S. Agriculture Department
http://www.usda.gov
U.S. Import/Export statistics, commodity information, agricultural policy etc.
U.S. Foreign Agricultural Service
http://www.fas.usda.gov
Find out more about U.S. agricultural policy, regulations, trends and
Import/export programs etc.
Ag Exporter Magazine
http://www.fas.usda.gov/info/agexporter
Monthly news publication by the U.S. Department of Agriculture featuring international industry news, trends etc.
Candy Industry
http://www.candyindustry.com
The monthly magazine focuses on the latest marketing trends, production efficiencies, and state-of-the-art ingredient technology that manufacturers need to know in order to remain competitive.
Supermarket Business
http://www.supermarketbusiness.com
Monthly magazine featuring news and trends, merchandizing & promotion, and other issues affecting the supermarket industry.
Grocery Manufacturers of America
http://www.gmabrands.com
Website for the world’s largest association of food, beverage and consumer product companies.
National Coffee Association
http://www.ncusa.org.
Website for trade association representing coffee industry on national and international coffee matters.
Trade Shows:
United Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Assn. Annual Convention & Exposition --
Anaheim, California
Held at the Anaheim Convention Center every February, this show exhibits
all items related to the produce industry, including seeds, packaging
machinery and products, fresh produce, labeling, software, insurance, commodity groups etc. Attended by 8,000 participants and up to 375 exhibitors.
Contact: Convention Management Group
318 Prosperity Ave, Suite 102
Fairfax, VA 22031
Tel: (1)(703) 8760300
Fax: (1)(703) 8760904
International Boston Seafood Show – Boston, Massachusetts
Held annually in March, this exhibit attracts up to 18,000 attendees and 720
exhibitors. It includes buyers from around the world, featuring the latest in seafood products and services.
Contact: Diversified Expositions
PO Box 7437
Portland, ME 04112-7437
Tel: (1)(207) 774-0076
Fax: (1)(207) 772-5059
(iii) Furniture
Websites:
American Furniture Manufacturers Association
http://www.afmahp.org
Website for the nation's largest trade association for furniture manufacturers.
Furniture Today
http://www.furnituretoday.com
Monthly publication featuring industry trends, trade shows etc.
Trade Shows:
International Casual Furniture Market – Chicago, Illinois
Held every year in September at the Merchandise Mart Expocenter in Chicago, this convention is attended by up to 7,000 participants including wholesale and retail merchandise buyers.
Contact: Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc.
470 The Merchandise Mart
Chicago, IL 60654
Tel: (1)(312) 527-7610
Fax: (1)(312) 527-7998
(iv) Footwear
Websites:
Footwear Industries of America
http://www.fia.org
Website for trade association representing footwear manufacturers in the U.S.
Sporting Goods Manufacturers Directory
http://www.r-sports.com/sports/manufacturers.html
Database of manufacturers of sporting goods
Footwear News
http://www.footwear.com
Monthly publication featuring industry news including trends in consumer habits and marketing, trade shows etc.
Trade Shows:
International Footwear Expo – New York, New York
Held every two years at The Piers in New York, this expo is usually attended by
12,000+ participants with 500 exhibitors.
Contact: Management Groups Ltd.
50 Glen St.,
Glen Cove, NY 11542
Tel: (1)(516) 6740200
Fax: (1)(516) 6740288
Western Shoe Associates International Buying Market – Las Vegas, Nevada
Held twice a year in February and August, this trade show features men’s, women’s and children’s shoes and accessories and handbags. Attracts up to 9,000 attendees with 750+ booths.
Contact: Western Shoe Associates
1040 E. Wardlow
Long Beach, CA 90807
Tel: (1)(310) 427-5168
Fax: (1)(310) 427-2541
(v) Toys
Websites:
Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/toy_sfy.html
Look up U.S. consumer product safety regulations relating to toys including a fact sheet on the Child Safety Protection Act, toy labeling, and consumer safety guide.
Toy Manufacturers of America
http://www.toy-tma.org
Website for trade association for U.S. producers and importers of toys, games and children's entertainment products. Includes information on toy fairs, industry news, industry codes of conduct, statistics etc.
Toy Directory
http://www.toydirectory.com
ToyDirectory.com™ is the only wholesale toy directory on the Internet that has more than 13,500 registered retailers.
Playthings Magazine
http://www.playthings.com
Monthly magazine featuring industry trends, news and events. Includes a product showcase for advertising new products.
Trade Shows:
Toy Show – Las Vegas, Nevada
Held at the Las Vegas Convention Center, this annual toy fair open to all toy categories. First major U.S. market of the year with 10,000 attendees and 400 booths.
Contact: International Expositions Management Group Ltd
50 Glen St,
Glen Cove, NY 11542
Tel: (1)(516) 674-0200
Fax: (1)(516) 674-0288
American International Toy Fair – New York, NY
The American International TOY FAIR® is the largest toy trade show in the Western Hemisphere. Nearly 2,000 manufacturers, distributors, importers and sales agents from 25 countries showcase their toy and entertainment products.
Contact: Toy Manufacturers of America
200 Fifth Ave, Room 740
New York, NY 10010
Tel: (1)(212) 675-1141 ext. 209
Fax: (1)(212) 633-1429
Website: http://www.toy-tma.org/AITF/index.html
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