Importers/Exporters
American Export Register, Thomas International Publishing, 212-629-1174
Directory of U.S .Importers and Exporters, Journal of Commerce, 800-222-0356 x6879
PIERS is a service offered by the Journal of Commerce. It provides information on ocean-bound exporters/importers for a fee. Call 212-837-7062.
Manufacturers
Thomas Register of American Manufacturers
Harris Manufacturing Directory
Export Management Companies
For a directory of American firms operating in foreign countries, or for a directory of foreign firms operating in the United States, call Uniworld Business Publications at 212- 752-0329.
Tariffs and Quotas
After you have obtained your Schedule B number from the U.S. Bureau of the Census, contact a trade specialist at the Trade Information Center at 800-USA-TRAD(E) (872-8723) to obtain the tariff rate for the country you have in mind. Your freight forwarder should be able to provide you with this information as well.
Markets and Trade Opportunities for Fish or Agricultural Products
Your first point of contact in Georgia is the International Trade Division of the Georgia Department of Agriculture which assists Georgia agricultural exporters. It can be reached at 404-656-3740.
For agricultural export advice and information from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, contact AgExport Connections at 202-720-7103 or the Office of Outreach and Exporter Assistance at 202-720-7420.
The Department of Commerce’s National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) works with fishing industry representatives and organizations to facilitate access to foreign markets. In cooperation with the Commerce Department’s International Trade Administration, NMFS assists exporters seeking to explore new export inspection services for fishery exports, and issues U.S. Government Certifications. Contact: Office of Trade and Industry Services, Fisheries Promotion and Trade Matters, 301-713-2379; Inspection Services Division, 301- 713-2355 or click here.
Additional information on agricultural products is available on the National Trade Data Bank (NTDB). The Food Market Reports contain detailed analyses of various countries and agricultural markets. AgWorld Attaché Reports contain market research on a wide-range of commodities in many different countries. Finally, the World Agriculture Reports provide a world market analysis of various agricultural commodities. These are all on disc two of the NTDB. Or, visit the Foreign Agricultural Service online.