Air Freight Directory
Directory of Air Freight, Air Cargo and Freight Forwarders and Carriers. Bimonthly. $109 annually for either print or web versions, and $160 annually for a print/web combination subscription. Available from: Aircargo Communities Inc. (ACI), 437 Rozzi Place, South San Francisco, CA 94080 USA; Tel: [1] (866) 952-9050; Fax: [1] (650) 952-9051; E-mail: sales@aircargocommunities.com Web:
www.aircargocommunities.com
American Association of Port Authorities' (AAPA) Port Industry Services Directory
AAPA's official, comprehensive and authoritative port industry directory and virtual registry of the most important port services & equipment companies throughout the western hemisphere and throughout the world. Includes listings by categories, an alphabetical directory and ports from around the world. Published online and in print, and updated weekly at
www.aapadirectory.com
Basic Guide to Exporting (from U.S.)
Designed to help U.S. firms learn the costs and risks associated with exporting and to develop a strategy for exporting. Sources of assistance throughout the federal and state governments as well as the private sector. $19.95 softcover. 3rd Edition. ISBN 1-885073-83-6. Available from: World Trade Press, 1450 Grant Ave., Suite 204, Novato, CA 94945 USA; Tel: [1] (415) 898-1124 or [1] (800) 833-8586; Fax: [1] (415) 898-1080; Web:
www.worldtradepress.com
Black's Law Dictionary
Considered a standard in the field. Lists over 10,000 entries updated to reflect recent developments in the law. Includes pronunciation guides. By Henry Campbell Black. $50. Softcover. Abridged 8th Edition. Available from: West Group, PO Box 64833, St. Paul, MN 55164-0833 USA; Tel: [1] (800) 344-5008; Web:
www.west.thomson.com
Breaking into the Trade Game: A Small Business Guide to Exporting
Designed to assist America businesses develop international markets. Both a comprehensive how-to manual and reference book providing the reader with the contacts and resources to ease entry into markets around the world. Also highlights export success stories of small businesses. The full text of the Guide is available on the SBA's Web Site at
www.sba.gov/oit/info/Guide-To-Exporting. Print versions free of charge can be requested from the SBA Answer Desk, 200 North College Street, Suite A-2015, Charlotte, NC 28202 USA; Tel: [1] (800) UASK-SBA; E-mail: answerdesk@sba.gov
19 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
Two volumes. Vol. 1 contains regulations of the U.S. Customs & Border Protection Agency, Dept. of Homeland Security. Vol. 2 contains regulations of the International Trade Commission, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. Topics covered include packing and stamping, marking; customs financial and accounting procedure; customs bond; air commerce regulations; trademarks, trade names, and copyrights, etc. Available from the U.S. Government Printing Office at: Tel: [1] (866) 512-1800; Web:
http://bookstore.gpo.gov
Directory of United States Exporters
Directory of U.S. export firms, export executives, and products exported. Available from Commonwealth Business Media. Contact at: Tel: [1] Tel: [1] (877) 203-5277; E-mail: customerservice@cbizmedia.com; Web:
www.cbizmedia.com/prodserv/products/?pub=DEI.A free electronic index on CD-ROM is included. A CD-ROM version, as well as a downloadable PDF version, of the Directory can be ordered from this Web site.
Directory of United States Importers
Directory of U.S. import firms, import executives, and products imported. Available from Commonwealth Business Media. Contact at: Tel: [1] Tel: [1] (877) 203-5277; E-mail: customerservice@cbizmedia.com; Web:
www.cbizmedia.com/prodserv/products/?pub=DEI. A free electronic index on CD-ROM is included. A CD-ROM version, as well as a downloadable PDF version, of the Directory can be ordered from this Web site.
Europa World Year Book
Provides analytical, statistical, and directory information on each country's economic, social and political structure. ISBN: 1857433068. Annual. $1025 (2005 edition). Available from: Taylor & Francis Group Ltd, 2 Park Square, Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxford OX14 4RN, UK; Tel: +44 (0) 20 7017 6000; Fax: +44 (0) 20 7017 6699; Web:
http://search.tandf.co.uk/bookscatalogue.asp.
Export Reference Guide
A reference guide used by exporters and freight forwarders as a source of country specific shipping document and import information. CD-ROM version is updated monthly, and the Web version is updated weekly. Available from: BNA, 1231 25th Street NW; Washington, DC 20037 USA; Tel: [1] (800) 372-1033;
www.bna.com.
Export Sales and Marketing Manual
Step-by-step procedural manual for marketing U.S. products world-wide. The manual contains illustrations, flow charts, worksheets, and samples of export contracts, shipping documents, and effective international correspondence. By John Jagoe. $295.00 within U.S., $345 outside U.S. 2006 edition available in print (ISBN 0-943677-63-7) and CD-ROM (ISBN 0-943677-64-5). Available directly from Export Institute USA's Web site at
www.exportinstitute.com. Address: Export Institute USA, 6901 West 84th St., Suite 359, Minneapolis, MN 55438 USA; Tel: (from within the U.S.) [1] (800) 943-3171, (from outside the U.S.) (952) 943-1505; E-mail: jrj@exportinstitute.com; Web:
www.exportinstitute.com.
Exporters' Encyclopedia - Reference Book
A comprehensive reference manual detailing trade regulations, documentation requirements, transportation, key contacts, etc. for 220 world markets. Sections cover export order, markets and know-how, communication data, information sources and services, and transportation data. ISBN 1-56203-006-X. Available from: The D&B Corporation, 103 JFK Parkway, Short Hills, NJ 07078 USA; Tel: (from within the U.S.) [1] (800) 624-5669, (from outside the U.S.) [1] (973) 921-5500; E-mail:
custserv@dnb.com; Web: http:
www.dnb.com. Subscriptions include twice-monthly country-specific trade updates and access to free consultations with export specialists.
Foreign Trade Zone Manual
A U.S. government reference manual for grantees, operators, and users of U.S. Foreign Trade Zones and customs brokers. Available from the U.S. Government Printing Office at: Tel: [1] (866) 512-1800; Web:
http://bookstore.gpo.gov.
Gestures: The Do's and Taboo's of Body Language Around the World
A humorous and informative book on gestures and body language around the world. The first half of the book illustrates gestures and describes what each gestures means in different countries. The second half presents a country by country listing of gestures and body language. $16.95. By Roger Axtell. ISBN: 0-471-18342-3. Other books by Roger Axtell: Do's and Taboos Around the World, 2nd Edition; Do's and Taboos of International Trade: A Small Business Primer; Do's and Taboos of Hosting International Visitors. Available in many bookstores, and also from the publisher at: John Wiley and Sons, Inc., Customer Care Center, 1 Wiley Drive, Somerset, NJ 08875-1272 USA; Tel: [1] (800) 225-5945; Fax: [1] (732) 302-2300; E-mail: custserv@wiley.com; Web:
www.wiley.com.
Global Road Warrior (book and CD-ROM)
175-country handbook for the international business traveler. Thousands of facts and tips for surviving and succeeding while "on the road internationally." Includes detailed "techno travel" information on Internet access, using mobile phones, electrical requirements, and local support numbers for hardware and software vendors. Softcover, 3 volumes, 3840 pages, $245.00 (ISBN 1-885073-96-8). Also available on CD-ROM (ISBN 1-885073-97-6) for both PC and Mac users for $195.00. Available from: World Trade Press, 1450 Grant Ave., Suite 204, Novato, CA 94945 USA; Tel: [1] (415) 898-1124 or (800) 833-8586; Fax: [1] (415) 898-1080; Web:
www.globalroadwarrior.com,
www.worldtradepress.com.
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS or HTSUS)
(USA) An organized listing of goods and their duty rates which is used by U.S. Customs & Border Protection Agency as the basis for classifying imported products and therefore establishing the duty to be charged and providing the U.S. Census with statistical information about imports and exports. The categorization of product listings in the HTSUS is based on the international Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System developed under the auspices of the Customs Cooperation Council (Harmonized System, HS). Available from the U.S. Government Printing Office at: Tel: [1] (866) 512-1800; Web:
http://bookstore.gpo.gov.
Importer's Manual USA (4th Edition)
A comprehensive reference for importing to the United States. Topics include U.S. Customs Entry and Clearance; International Banking, Letters of Credit; Foreign Exchange; International Law; Packing, Shipping and Insurance; and Commodity Index. Import how-to for 99 commodity groups. ISBN 1-885073-93-3. Hardbound, 960 pages, includes illustrations, photographs. $145.00. Also available on CD-ROM (ISBN 1-885073-98-4) for both PC and Mac users for $145.00. By Edward G. Hinkelman. World Trade Press, 1450 Grant Ave., Suite 204, Novato, CA 94945 USA; Tel: [1] (415) 898-1124 or [1] (800) 833-8586; Fax: [1] (415) 898-1080; Web:
www.worldtradepress.com.
International Business Transactions
From the "In a Nutshell" series, a succinct exposition of the law for those who are not specialists in international trade. Traces legal aspects of an international business transaction from first idea to negotiated conclusion. By Ralph H. Folsom, Michael Wallace, John Spanogle, Jr. ISBN: 031415101X. 7th edition available for $26.50 from major online bookstores, such as Amazon (www.amazon.com) and Barnes & Noble (www.barnesandnoble.com).
Law Digest, The
Contains information on the legal systems of countries around the world. Included are digests of the laws of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, summaries of the laws of 82 countries, the complete texts of over 50 Uniform and Model Acts and International Conventions. Annual. Available from: Martindale-Hubbell, Customer Relations Dept., 121 Chanlon Road, New Providence, NJ 07974 USA; E-mail:
info@martindale.com; Tel: [1] (800) 526-4902; Fax: [1] (908) 771-8704; Web:
www.martindale.com/xp/Martindale/Products/Law_Digest/law_digest.xml. A CD-ROM version is scheduled for Spring of 2007.
The Law Digest is also available through LEXIS®-NEXIS®. The Digest is found in the MARHUB library on the LEXIS®-NEXIS® service. Web:
www.lexis.com.
National Trade Data Bank (NTDB)
(CD-ROM/Internet) Contains international economic and export promotion information supplied by 15 U.S. agencies. Data are updated monthly. The NTDB contains data from the Departments of Agriculture (Foreign Agricultural Service), Commerce (Bureau of the Census, Bureau of Economic Analysis, Office of Administration, and National Institute for Standards and Technology), Energy, Labor (Bureau of Labor Statistics), the Central Intelligence Agency, Eximbank, Federal Reserve System, U.S. International Trade Commission, Overseas Private Investment Corporation, Small Business Administration, the U.S. Trade Representative, and the University of Massachusetts. Source: U.S. Department of Commerce, Office of Economic Analysis, HCHB Room 4885, Washington, DC 20230 USA; Tel: [1] (202) 482-1986; Web:
www.stat-usa.gov.
Official Export Guide
Gives comprehensive export information from source to market for shippers, freight forwarders, and transportation companies. Features marketing, shipping, and documentation information. Includes country profiles with trade data to find new markets, surveys of major world ports, and Export Administration regulations. The Guide is available from Commonwealth Business Media, Inc. in a subscription service either online (at
www.officialexportguide.com) or in print; changes are published in biweekly updates available to both online and print subscribers. E-mail: cutomerservice@cbizmedia.com.
Paperboard Packaging Resource Directory
(Formerly, the Official Container Directory) The Paperboard Packaging Resource Directory is an annually-updated resource supporting the paperboard converting industry. Can be purchased directly at
www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging; Advanstar Marketing Services, Customer Service Dept., 131 W. 1st St., Duluth, MN 55802 USA; Fax: [1] (218) 723-9146.
Reference Book for Exporters
Providing both general and specific guidance, this manual has been helping exporters get the export process right for over 50 years. Available in online, print, and CD-ROM versions. Available from: Croner, 145 London Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey KT2 6SR, Tel: +44 (0)20 8547-3333; Fax: +44 (0)20 8547-2637; E-mail: info@croner.co.uk; Web:
www.croner.co.uk.
Bank Directory, Intl. Edition
Lists banks located around the world with addresses of branches and other information. Included are Central Bank and trade association information for each country and each US state. 5 Volumes (includes Worldwide Correspondence Guide). Biannual. $684.00. Can be ordered directly at
www.accuitysolutions.com. Available from: Accuity Solutions; Tel: [1] (800) 321-3373 or [1] (847) 676-9600; E-mail: custserv@AccuitySolutions.com; Web:
www.accuitysolutions.com.
Trade Shows Worldwide
Details of conventions, conferences, trade shows and expositions. Five-year date and location information provided. U.S., Canada, and 60 other countries. 23rd edition. ISBN: 0-7876-8968-8. $459.00. Available from: Thomson Gale, Inbound Sales, 27500 Drake Road, Farmington Hills, MI 4833; Tel: [1] (800) 877-GALE (4253); Fax: [1] (800) 414-5043; E-mail:
gale.salesassistance@thomson.com; Web:
www.gale.com.
Transportation Telephone Tickler
Since 1949, this is the industry's fundamental guide to services and suppliers. Provides contact information for 24,000 suppliers of 160 types of transportation services in the U.S., Canada, the Caribbean, and parts of Latin America. Four volumes (2006 edition), $149.95 for the 2006 print version plus online subscription to TicklerOnline.com (updated weekly). Available from: Commonwealth Business Media, 400 Windsor Corporate Park, 50 Millstone Road, Suite 200, East Windsor, NJ 08520-1415 USA; Tel (toll-free in U.S.): [1] 888-215-6084; Fax: [1] (609) 371-7883; E-mail: customerservice@cbizmedia.com; Web:
www.tickleronline.com.
U.S. Customs House Guide
Comprehensive reference, first published in 1862, that provides information necessary to document, ship and distribute goods to market. Profiles of U.S. and Canadian ports. Updated harmonized tariff schedules, customs regulations and directories of services. Available in both online (www.customhouseguide.com) and print subscriptions. Subscriptions include free updates. Available from: Commonwealth Business Media; Tel: [1] (888) 215-6084; Fax: [1] (609) 371-7883; Web: www.customhouseguide.com.
World Business Directory
Contains information on about 136,000 trade-oriented businesses in 180 countries. 11th edition. ISBN: 0-7876-6488-X. $750.00. Available from: Thomson Gale, 27500 Drake Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48331 USA; Tel: [1] (800) 877-GALE (4253); Fax: [1] (248) 699-8049; E-mail:
gale.salesassistance@thomson.com; Web:
www.gale.com.
World Directory of Trade and Business Journals
Provides contact information and extensive details on the activities, publications and membership of more than 1,700 trade and business journals worldwide. 3rd Edition. ISBN: 1-84264-416-5. $650.00. Available from: Thomson Gale, 27500 Drake Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48331 USA; Tel: [1] (800) 877-GALE (4253); Fax: [1] (248) 699-8049; E-mail:
gale.salesassistance@thomson.com; Web:
www.gale.com.
Worldwide Corporate Tax Guide
Summarizes the corporate tax systems in over 140 countries. Revised annually. Available from: Ernst & Young Product Sales. Web:
www.ey.com/global/Content.nsf/International/Tax_-_Library. Also available as a downloadable Adobe Acrobat PDF file free of charge at this Web
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