Trade Information Database
Welcome to the CITD/ITCI Trade Information Database
The Trade Information Database is an extensive one-stop source of information covering all aspects of international trade. Here you will find over 1,000 links to export/import guides; trade reference tools; product-and country-specific statistics, market research, trade directories, and tariff and non-tariff trade barriers; and much more. The Trade Information Database was developed by Maurice Kogon, El Camino College CITD Director, with direct links to publicly available information from many different U.S. Government, international, and non-governmental Websites. The database is organized into 12 broad categories and 54 subcategories for convenient drill-down searches.
| Export Readiness Tools |
| How to information and tools to prepare and train for international trade |
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| Trade Reference Tools |
| Quick look-ups to commonly needed international commodity codes definitions and conversions. |
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| Trade & Economic Statistics |
| Worldwide trade and economic data needed to track international trade flows by country assess economic conditions and assess and segment markets. |
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| Foreign Market Research |
| Extensive industry country and topical market research to help pinpoint best export markets assess particular markets adapt to local cultures and customs and develop effective market entry strategies. |
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| Trade Contacts & Leads |
| Trade directories and specific trade lead to identify prospective suppliers buyers and distributors. |
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| Trade/Investment Regulations |
| U.S. and worldwide laws and regulations affecting market access and compliance. |
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| Trade Documentation |
| Requirements procedures and forms needed for documentary compliance. |
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| Trade Promotion |
| Directories of trade shows and other events for face-to-face contact with potential buyers. |
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| Finance & Insurance |
| Trade finance/insurance guidance, programs, sources of assistance, and on-line application. |
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| Transport & Logistics |
| Requirements tools and services to manage logistics and deliver the goods. |
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| International Trade News |
| Current developments on topics industries and regions of interest to international traders |
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| Trade Resources Directory |
| California U.S. Government international private sector and academic sources of assistance. |
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