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U.S. Import Data Advice

noreply@blogger.com (TradeFBIUSA.com) — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:31:00 +0000

In a 6 part blog series, the team at TradeFBIUSA.com will be offering expert level advice to the importing and exporting community regarding the top 6 areas to consider when evaluating U.S. Import Data.

The blog series will allow followers of TradeFBIUSA.com in the importing and exporting community to:

Know how to identify and understand U.S. Trade Data
Quickly determine how effective this information will be for their organization
Know how to apply the information to marketing or operational activities within their organization

Know and Identify Shipper Information

The Shipper is the company or individual that has exported products into the

United States

. Knowing the shipper information on a bill of lading offers the following key opportunities:

Identify and locate new suppliers
Diversity supply chains
Ability to monitor agreements that are already in place for distribution
Assist in negotiation with manufacturers

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Your Competitors Trade Profile

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Find Companies That Are Active In The Global Importing and Exporting Trade

When you complete and submit the form below, the team at TradeFBIUSA.com will go to work and provide you with a complimentary Trade Activity Report for the company of your choosing.

TradeFBIUSA.com does not share email addresses or information that is submitted through this blog with third party companies or list brokers. Your information is safe and secure with us.

Brief History of Global Trade Intelligence

noreply@blogger.com (TradeFBIUSA.com) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:57:00 +0000

During the early 17th century, the world was still in the stage of occlusion and with the flow of imported goods to shore, the common practice was to publish news in the newspaper to notify buyers. There were one such newspaper and business exporters gradually discovered the potential value of this type of information for shipping companies and exporters.

In 1966, the

United States

recognized that increased trade transparency was more conducive for market competition and product importing. As a result, the United States created the first trade disclosure of its kind in the world within the context of the Customs and Excise Act.

In 1970, the

United States

emerged as a world leader by processing customs data for international shipping routes. The new evolution in data management offered the ability for the collection, collation, and processing of data that would assist in analysis and critical business decisions.

In 1980, more than 80% of U.S. shipping companies began using shipping trade data. Over the same period, trade data information began to gradually attract the U.S. mainland buyers who wanted to develop the U.S. market through international importers and exporters.

In 1990, with the advent and popularity of micro-computer applications there began an industry of professional trade information service providers that provided data on the tens of millions of bills of lading for international trade. These organizations provided the initial processing of global shipping manifest information for companies importing and exporting goods.

In 1993, trade information became processed in Hong Kong and

China

officially entered the Asian market. From 1997-2000, after several years of maturation, the Asian market, Korea, and India possessed the appropriate application of intelligence and information service providers to complete in the global trade data market.

In 2003, the

U.S.

anti-terrorism legislation came into effect, and with the exception of enterprises that apply for an injunction, all of the buyers must complete registration by offering the real name of the consignee information.

TradeFBI USA is a leading global trade information resource that combines port-of-entry shipping data, unique information sources, and specialized software to create one of the most comprehensive, accurate, and actionable trade databases available anywhere.

U.S. Trade Data Is Competitive Intelligence Whitepaper

noreply@blogger.com (TradeFBIUSA.com) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:16:00 +0000

The team at TradeFBIUSA.com, the global leaders in U.S. Trade Intelligence, now offers a comprehensive whitepaper on how to use U.S. Trade Data as competitive intelligence within your own organization.

What Does It Do?

From a high level, the trade data software from TradeFBIUSA.com offers three key advantages for your organization:

Intimate knowledge of the products your competitors import into the U.S. and how they are importing these products.
The exact name and location of the suppliers that your competitors are using for their product importing into U.S.
The frequency, volume, and timing of importing activity for your competitors and the suppliers that they use for their importing.

Sample Screen Shot from Free Software Trial

How Do Companies Use This Data?

Here are some examples of how organizations are using U.S. trade data:

As an analysis tool for competitive product markets.
As a research tool to identify new product designs and trends.
As a legal tool to identify product patent infringements.
As a prospecting tool to identify new prospective customers and their product needs.
As a sourcing tool to identify new prospective product suppliers.

Who Typically Downloads Our Free Trade Data WhitePaper

Product Development Engineer
Marketing Manager
Market Analyst
Vice President of Marketing
Director of Marketing
Director of Engineering
Vice President of Sales
Sales Manager
Chief Executive Officer
Controller
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Operating Officer
Chief Counsel
Purchasing Agents
Sourcing Managers
Purchasing Managers
Quality Assurance Managers
Director's of Supplier Development
Research Specialists

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U.S. Trade Data Software Trial Offered By TradeFBIUSA.com

noreply@blogger.com (TradeFBIUSA.com) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:18:00 +0000

The team at TradeFBIUSA.com now offers a complimentary 6 day trial to it's international trade database. The free trial is valued at $100.00 and also serves as a discount towards the purchase of a trade data subscription through TradeFBIUSA.com.

Software Features

Competitor Name, Address, and Contact Information.
Weight, Volume, and Frequency of imports.
The EXACT PRODUCTS that are being imported.
Product supplier and company name.
Shipment frequency by Supplier name.
Exact port of origin and destination.
And much more...

How To Register For A Free Trial

Visit the TradeFBIUSA.com website at www.TradeFBIUSA.com.
Look for the Free Software Trial button on the left hand side of the site.
Access the Free Software Trial section by clicking on the Free Software Trial button.
Fill out the registration form. Tip: Please be creative by selecting a username and password that only you will remember.
Compete your registration by clicking the Register button.

Why Trade Data Matters To You

Do you want to know if your competitors are importing products through U.S. Customs?
Is it important for you to know what and how your competitors are importing into the U.S.?
How valuable would it be for you to know what suppliers your competitors are using overseas?

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Licensing Requirements For Importing Into U.S.

noreply@blogger.com (TradeFBIUSA.com) — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 19:21:00 +0000

An import license is not always required to import goods into the United States or the European Union. Outside of U.S. "free zones", imported goods are subject to both customs and restrictions, some of which require certain goods to be imported only with a license. Similar tariff structure and restrictions also exist within the European Union.

In the instance of the United States, licenses are sometimes required to "protect the economy and security of the United States, and to safeguard consumer health and well being, and to preserve domestic plant and animal life." (www.cbp.gov) The motives for import licensure are similar within the European Union.

The import license is a document issued by a regulatory branch of a Government allowing the import of certain goods. The licenses legalize importation but do not necessarily exempt imported goods from trade taxes such as tariffs or customs tax. In certain cases import limitations may also be imposed on certain goods as determined by the import legislation.

How To Obtain An Import License

The rules for obtaining an import license are different within the United States and the European Union. Generally specific Government departments issue import licenses/permits within the United States and the European Commission issues import licenses through member state organizations in the European Union. A brief overview of some of the different import requirements within the U.S. and the E.U. are provided below.

United States Import Licensure

The United States may require an import license via a specific Federal agency in addition to completion of customs entry forms. Customs entry forms can be completed online using the "Customs Automated Commercial System". A few of the requirements that may be necessary are listed below:

Import licenses/permits obtained through specific Government Departments Ex. U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Customs entry form must be completed to expedite import.
Import Bonds allow possession prior to payment of tariffs for "formal" commercial importation.

European Union Import Licensure

Within the European Union a specific process is involved to acquire an import license. Additionally, issuance of import licenses do not necessarily allow for unrestricted quantities of imports in certain cases. The import license procedure and rules are governed by the European Commission through import legislation.

An export document may be required to obtain an import license.
Applied for throughmember states and approved by the European Commission.
Expire after 6 months.
Genetically modified organisms are restricted.
Import bans are in place for goods deemed hazardous.

License Costs

License costs are separate from tariff duties if such taxes are applicable. Within The United States , "customs brokers" and/or the Customs Border Protection Agency facilitate the application of the "Harmonized Tariff Schedule" which is a set of costs for particular goods as determined by agreements such as the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).

The cost of import licenses and permits will vary depending on the issuing agency's processing fees and the specific trading territory in which goods will be imported. These costs will be assessed in the currency of the final destination of the imported goods. An example license fee is the U.S. Department of Agriculture dairy import license, which at the time of this articles compilation was $150.00 per license within the tariff quota range i.e. within the allowable volume of imported goods.

Items Requiring An Import License

Both in the United States and the European Union, similar items are subject to import licensure requirements. An exception being genetically modified products and various hazardous materials within the European Union. Within the United States the U.S. Customs Border Protection Agency oversee the import of goods. Some of the goods more typically requiring licenses in both trading territories are as listed:

Organic products such as food, milk and plants.
Animals.
Alcohol, tobacco, and in some cases medicine.
Culture specific artwork and crafts.
Books, published information and written material.
Hunting rifles and similar products.

In summary, import licenses may or may not be a requirement for import of goods, however a customs entry form and import taxes may have to be paid if the imports enter a trading territory from a tariff free zone. Business identification numbers are not always required on customs entry forms and social security numbers may be used in lieu of such identification. Moreover, in the case of informal and formal import, a customs broker may complete the necessary documentation requirements. An examples of customs entry form includes the customs forms handed out on planes during international travel.

The licensure requirements and costs vary from state to state and trading territory to trading territory. Moreover, before importing goods, it may be advisable to contact the relevant Government agency and/or department to assess whether or not a license will be required in addition to contacting the applicable customs agent to assess any import holding periods, costs and paperwork requirements.

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Industry Endorsement for TradeFBIUSA.com

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And a free personnal demonstration is always more powerful than a "lonely" visit on a website.

Those datas can create business opportunities like :

for importers : partnering with other importers from same supplier to combine import or increase the power of negociation

for manufacturers & traders alike : check the potential customers who import directly, analyse their product lines and act accordingly

and so on...

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This is usually linked to a decision by the governments within a specific law to release officially those datas.

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TradeFBIUSA.com In The Media

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TradeFBIUSA.com is a leading global trade information resource that combines port-of-entry shipping data, unique information sources, and specialized software to create one of the most comprehensive, accurate, and actionable trade databases available anywhere.

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About TradeFBIUSA.com

noreply@blogger.com (TradeFBIUSA.com) — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 22:49:00 +0000

TradeFBI USA is the Exclusive United States licensee of FirstInfo Intelligence, a UK-based corporation with offices in the Asia-Pacific region and a worldwide marketing presence. FirstInfo’s core business is the integration of key information sources with specialized databases and custom software to provide accurate and powerful intelligence and reporting.

In 2004, FirstInfo began by aggregating unrefined U.S. bound bill of lading data. Through advanced data manipulation, modification, and enhancement, the Company produced proprietary importer and buyer trade intelligence that proved of significant value to a number of key constituencies -- overseas manufacturers seeking U.S. customers, global organizations wishing to track competitors and boost sales, and eventually firms and policy-making bodies interested in broader competitive intelligence topics, trade-based legal and governmental issues, and economic policy-making.

TradeFBIUSA.com specializes in transforming shipping data into actionable intelligence.