NATIONAL RESOURCES

Publications

SBA Export Library
Information and resources to assist your small business entering and competing in the global marketplace.

Export Assistance

SBA Office of International Trade
SBA’s office for the support of small business international trade development, the Office of International Trade works in cooperation with other Federal agencies and public- and private-sector groups to encourage small business exports and to assist small businesses seeking to export.
 
SBA Export Finance Programs 
The SBA has three loan guarantee programs to help small businesses access the capital needed to provide goods and services to the global marketplace. Lenders participating in SBA loan programs are able to make loans on terms and conditions that would otherwise be unavailable.

Export.gov 
Resources from across the U.S. Government including market research, trade leads and information about export finance.

The Export Legal Assistance Network 
A nationwide group of private law firm attorneys experienced in international trade that provides free initial consultations to new-to-export businesses on export-related matters.

U.S. Commercial Service
Promotes the export of goods and services from the United States, particularly by small- and medium-sized businesses and protects United States businesses abroad.

Trade Information Center
A comprehensive resource for information on all Federal government export assistance programs.

Ex-Im Bank – Export Credit Insurance
The Ex-Im Bank offers insurance that covers political and commercial risks on export receivables.


Import Assistance

U.S. Tariff Search Online – USITC tariff database
Search for tariff information on a commodity.


Harmonized Code

Harmonized Schedule – Schedule B Numbers International Product Classification System
In order to assist exporters and filers determine their correct export commodity code (Schedule B number), the Foreign Trade Division (FTD) provides a Schedule B search tool.


Foreign Exchange

Quick Currency Converter