MKT 477: Export-Import Management: Exporting/Importing
Secondary/Data Sources
This assignment guide was created to assist students in locating secondary/data sources for the course related project.
The project focuses on the research required to determine the feasibility of importing or exporting the chosen product. The project covers competition, pricing, shipping, advertising and promotion, legal contraints as well as country research.
The guide focuses on suggested strategies and best places to begin research efforts. For information & assistance in using any of the sources, please contact library staff:
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Exporting:
A Basic Guide to Exporting (U.S. Department of Commerce) - "A step-by-step guide to the exporting process, from identifying markets and developing an export strategy to doing market research, traveling overseas, finding buyers, and shipping & financing."
Country Trade Sourcebook
MCOB Reference HF 1416.5 .C68
Everything International: Market Entry Assistance (Russow/Philadephia University) - "Provides links to a wide variety of international business, education, and research internet sites."
Export911.com
"... a business and educational website focusing on international business. The site provides information on export-import marketing, management, letters of credit, and much more."
Export.gov - See links to 'Export Basics' and 'Market Research'. Specific sections of the website ask for registration as a Student/Researcher.
Exporters' Encyclopaedia
MCOB Reference HF 3011 .E9
International Trade Administration - See links to 'Trade & Industry Data' and 'Market Access & Compliance'.
Trade Information Center TIC 1-800-USA-Trade (U.S. Dept. of Commerce) - This website provides answers to faqs on exporting, country information, export program guides, tariff & tax information, export resources and much more. See the links to 'Export Resources' and 'Statistics'.
Trade Services Directory & Guide
MCOB Reference HF 3035 .T73
U.S. Customs & Border Protection
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Importing:
Don'ts of Importing (Gatti & Associates)
Export911.com
"... a business and educational website focusing on international business. The site provides information on export-import marketing, management, letters of credit, and much more."
Federation of International Trade Associations
Import Administration (Dept. of Commerce)
Importers Manual USA
MCOB Reference HF 3035 .I45 4th (2004)
Office of the United States Trade Representative
TradePort: How to Import-The Basics
U.S. Customs & Border Protection: Importing
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Trade Agreements :
LANIC: Latin American Network Information Center - NAFTA Resources
Office of the United States Trade Representative: Trade Agreements
WTO Annual Reports & Trade Data
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Last Updated: 8/8/08 DLH
