Export Basics

The following articles have been specifically crafted to assist organizations in navigating their export journey. We are committed to providing up-to-date and relevant information, which is why we continuously update and refine these articles. Our aim is to offer valuable insights, tips, and guidance to help businesses successfully embark on and thrive in their international trade endeavors.

March 14, 2023
Improving Your Global Reach by Embracing Export Diversification

Embracing Export Diversification

March 1, 2023
Title: How to Localize Your Product for a Foreign Market: Strategies and Tips for Success

How to Localize Your Product for a Foreign Market

November 16, 2022
political and economic factors

Understanding the Impact of Political and Economic Factors on International Trade

September 19, 2022
International Trade Council News and Views. Blog Post. The shipping industry is a complicated and ever-changing entity that is vital to the global economy. Understanding the various charges and fees might be difficult with so many components involved in this process. The Terminal Handling Charge (THC) is one such tax that is an essential component of the overall freight cost. In this blog post, we'll look at Terminal Handling Charges, the factors that influence them, and how they effect the entire cost of shipping.

What Are Terminal Handling Charges (THC)?

July 5, 2022

What is a 40 foot container?

June 15, 2022
Understanding Cargo Insurance. From the International Trade Council. Learn about importing and exporting with further education programs from the International Trade Council.

What is Cargo Insurance?

May 14, 2022
Understanding the Role of Government Export Promotion Agencies

Understanding the Role of Government Export Promotion Agencies

May 13, 2022

What is a Master Bill of Lading?

May 6, 2022
What is Export Credit Insurance? Information from the International Trade Council. A peal-body chamber of commerce.

What is Export Credit Insurance?

April 15, 2022
Performing Background Checks on Indian Companies: Resources and Tips

What are Export Permits?

March 28, 2022
Title: Exploring Methods of Entry to Foreign Markets: Real-World Examples, Benefits, and Drawbacks

Methods of Entry to Foreign Markets

January 25, 2022
Title: Navigating Costs: Common Expenses for First-Time Exporters

Common Expenses For First Time Exporters?

January 12, 2022
International Trade Council. Technical Barriers to Trade: As businesses expand their global reach, they often encounter various challenges, including technical barriers to trade (TBT). These obstacles can significantly hinder international trade, limit market access, and affect competitiveness.

What are Technical Barriers to Trade?

December 7, 2021
Strategies for Exporters to Enhance Efficiency and Profitability in Global Supply Chains: Blog Post from the International Trade Council

Strategies for Exporters to Enhance Efficiency and Profitability in Global Supply Chains

November 22, 2021
Title: Demystifying Free Trade Agreements: Benefits and Challenges for Global Commerce

What is a Free Trade Agreement (FTA)?

November 2, 2021
How to create a successful export marketing strategy? A blog post from the International Trade Council

Creating a Successful Export Pricing Strategy

May 18, 2021
Title: The World Trade Organization (WTO): An Overview

What is The World Trade Organization (WTO)?

April 14, 2021
Export Finance: Understanding Export Finance for Exporters. A blog post by the International Trade Council. Advice for Exporters and Global Traders.

What is Export Finance?

February 5, 2021
What are HTS Codes and How Are They Used in International Trade? Blog Post from the International Trade Council

What are HTS Codes and How Are They Used in International Trade?

November 11, 2020
Title: Monetary Unions: Benefits and Opportunities for Businesses

What is a Monetary (or Currency) Union?

October 28, 2020
Title: Embracing the Common Market: Benefits and Opportunities for Businesses

What is a Common (or Single) Market?

September 21, 2020
Title: Free Trade Zones: Unlocking Business Opportunities and Boosting Economic Growth

What is a Free Trade Zone?

August 24, 2020
How to Find Customers For Your Export Business: A blog post from the International Trade Council

How to Find Customers For Your Export Business

October 29, 2019
Taking the Leap: A Guide to Exporting for the First Time

How to Export For the First Time Ever

June 6, 2019
Why Countries Engage in International Trade? Blog Post from the International Trade Council

Why Countries Engage in International Trade

January 11, 2019
The concept of "anti-dumping duty" is important in ensuring fair trade practices among trading nations in the context of international trade. The notion of anti-dumping duty, its intent, and how it operates in global trade are all covered in this article.

Understanding Anti-Dumping Duty

May 23, 2023

Malaysia and UAE Begin Negotiations on Bilateral Trade Deal

May 23, 2023

Tehran and Jakarta Express Determination to Boost Bilateral Trade

May 22, 2023

China-Ecuador Free Trade Agreement Poised to Propel Bilateral Relations and Trade to New Heights

May 19, 2023

International Trade Council Endorses New Sanctions Against Russia by OFAC

May 18, 2023

International Trade Council Applauds Pledge to Boost China-Uzbekistan Bilateral Trade Relations

May 17, 2023
Employment Rules and Regulations in Maldives

Corporate income tax in Maldives

May 17, 2023
Major exports of Namibia

Corporate income tax in Namibia

May 17, 2023
Employment Rules and Regulations in Mozambique

Corporate income tax in Mozambique

May 17, 2023
Employment Rules and Regulations in Morocco

Corporate income tax in Morocco

May 17, 2023
Employment Rules and Regulations in Montenegro

Corporate income tax in Montenegro

May 17, 2023
Employment Rules and Regulations in Mongolia

Corporate income tax in Mongolia

May 17, 2023
Employment Rules and Regulations in Monaco

Corporate income tax in Monaco

May 17, 2023
Employment Rules and Regulations in Micronesia

Corporate income tax in Micronesia

May 17, 2023
Employment Rules and Regulations in Mexico

Corporate income tax in Mexico

May 17, 2023
Employment Rules and Regulations in Mauritius

Corporate income tax in Mauritius

May 17, 2023
Employment Rules and Regulations in Malawi

Corporate income tax in Malawi

May 17, 2023
Employment Rules and Regulations in Liechtenstein

Corporate income tax in Liechtenstein

May 17, 2023
Employment Rules and Regulations in Lebanon

Corporate income tax in Lebanon

May 16, 2023

ITC Discusses Recent Sanctions Against Russia

May 16, 2023

Launch of UK-Switzerland Trade Talks

May 16, 2023

The ITC Supports UK’s Commitment to Strengthen Farming Sector

May 16, 2023

The ITC Supports Strict Enforcement of Cosmetics Regulations

May 16, 2023

EU Passes Groundbreaking Law for ‘Deforestation-Free’ Trade

May 14, 2023
Employment Rules and Regulations in Dominica

Corporate Income Tax in Dominica

May 13, 2023
Employment Rules and Regulations in Bahrain

How to Register a Trademark in Bahrain

May 12, 2023
Employment Rules and Regulations in Guinea

How to Register a Trademark in Guinea

May 12, 2023

International Trade Council Responds to the Recent China-Ecuador Free Trade Agreement

May 12, 2023

Honduras Set to Begin Negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement with China

May 12, 2023

Free Trade Agreements Set to Transform Trade in the Gulf Region

May 12, 2023

KAUP Expands its e-op Range

May 11, 2023
Employment Rules and Regulations in Bahamas

How to Register a Trademark in Bahamas

May 11, 2023

China and Ecuador Enact Free Trade Agreement: A Significant Step in Fostering Bilateral Trade

May 10, 2023

The International Trade Council Responds to the Philippines’ Call for Asean’s Committment to Free Trade

May 10, 2023
Employment Rules and Regulations in Barbados

How to Register a Trademark in Barbados

May 9, 2023
Employment Rules and Regulations in Azerbaijan

How to Register a Trademark in Azerbaijan

May 8, 2023
Major Exports of Zambia

How to Register a Company in Zambia

May 7, 2023

International Trade Council Welcomes New Members in Pursuit of Global Business Excellence

May 6, 2023
Employment Rules and Regulations in Aruba

How to Register a Trademark in Aruba

May 5, 2023
Employment Rules and Regulations in Austria

How to Register a Trademark in Austria

May 4, 2023
Employment Rules and Regulations in Aruba

How to Register a Trademark in Aruba

May 3, 2023
Employment Rules and Regulations in Anguilla

Corporate income tax in Anguilla

May 2, 2023

Advocating for Resilience and Integration in Sub-Saharan Africa

May 2, 2023
An Overview of the United Kingdom eCommerce Sector

Corporate Taxation in United Kingdom

May 1, 2023

Entries Now Open for the 2023 Go Global Awards

May 1, 2023

Japan and South Korea Re-establish Finance Dialogue Amid Geopolitical Challenges

April 30, 2023
Employment Rules and Regulations in Jordan

How to Register a Trademark in Jordan

April 29, 2023
Employment Rules and Regulations in Indonesia

How to Register a Trademark in Indonesia

April 28, 2023
An Overview of the Latvian eCommerce Sector

An Analysis of the Major Imports in Latvia

April 28, 2023
An Overview of the Singapore eCommerce Sector

Business Associations and Their Role in Economic Growth in Singapore

April 27, 2023
Corporate Income Tax in Cuba

How to Register a Trademark in Cuba

April 26, 2023
Corporate income tax in Luxembourg

How to Register a Trademark in Luxembourg

April 25, 2023
Employment Rules and Regulations in Croatia

How to Register a Trademark in Croatia

April 24, 2023
Major Exports of Vanuatu

The Major Imports of Vanuatu

April 23, 2023
Employment Rules and Regulations in Belgium

How to Register a Trademark in Belgium

April 22, 2023
An Overview of the Moldovan eCommerce Sector

Employment Practices and Legislation in Moldova

April 21, 2023
Employment Rules and Regulations in Honduras

How to Register a Trademark in Honduras

April 20, 2023

International Trade Council Launches New Website

April 19, 2023

Hungary Implements Temporary Import Ban on Select Ukrainian Agricultural Products

April 18, 2023

China Reports Growth in March Industrial Output and Retail Sales, Signaling Post-COVID Economic Recovery

April 18, 2023

International Trade Council Responds to Cyprus’ Commitment to Uphold EU Sanctions on Russia

April 17, 2023
Employment Rules and Regulations in Cambodia

How to Register a Trademark in Cambodia

April 16, 2023
Employment Rules and Regulations in Grenada

How to Register a Trademark in Grenada

April 15, 2023
Employment Rules and Regulations in Bosnia and Herzegovina

How to Register a Trademark in Bosnia and Herzegovina

April 14, 2023
How to Register a Trademark in Greece

How to Register a Trademark in Greece

April 13, 2023
How to Register a Trademark in Burundi

How to Register a Trademark in Burundi

April 12, 2023
An Analysis of the Major Imports in Ghana

An Analysis of the Major Imports in Ghana

April 11, 2023
Navigating cultural and language barriers in international trade

Navigating cultural and language barriers in international trade

April 11, 2023
An Overview of the United Arab Emirate eCommerce Sector

Mineral Resources in United Arab Emirates

April 10, 2023
Corporate Income Tax in Brunei

How to Register a Trademark in Brunei

April 9, 2023
Major Exports of Uruguay

The Major Imports of Uruguay

April 8, 2023
Employment Rules and Regulations in Cameroon

How to Register a Trademark in Cameroon

April 7, 2023
An Overview of the New Zealand eCommerce Sector

The Major Exports in New Zealand

April 6, 2023
Employment Rules and Regulations in Bhutan

How to Register a Trademark in Bhutan

April 5, 2023
Employment Rules and Regulations in Bermuda

How to Register a Trademark in Bermuda

April 4, 2023
Employment Rules and Regulations in Chile

How to Register a Trademark in Chile

April 3, 2023

Timor-Leste’s Single Window System Looks to Accelerate International Trade

April 3, 2023
Major Exports of the U.S. Virgin Islands

The Major Imports of the U.S Virgin Islands

April 2, 2023
Employment Rules and Regulations in Israel

How to Register a Trademark in Israel

April 1, 2023
Corporate income tax in Ireland

How to Register a Trademark in Ireland

April 1, 2023
Employment Rules and Regulations in Guatemala

Employment Rules and Regulations in Guatemala

March 31, 2023

International Trade Council Announces UK’s Joining of CPTPP, Boosting Trade with Asia and Pacific Nations

March 31, 2023

UK Joins CPTPP Trade Bloc, Expanding Economic Opportunities in the Asia-Pacific Region

March 31, 2023
An Overview of the Moldovan eCommerce Sector

The Impact of COVID-19 on the Service Sector in Moldova

March 30, 2023
An Overview of the Spanish eCommerce Sector

Mineral Resources in Spain

March 29, 2023
How to Register a Company in France

How to Register a Trademark in Guadeloupe

March 28, 2023
How to Register a Trademark in Georgia

How to Register a Trademark in Germany

March 28, 2023

Growth in ‘Green Goods’ Amid Global Trade Slowdown

March 27, 2023
Corporate income tax in France

How to Register a Trademark in France

March 26, 2023
Employment Rules and Regulations in Belize

How to Register a Trademark in Belize

March 25, 2023
An Overview of the Netherlands eCommerce Sector

Business Associations and Their Role in Economic Growth in Netherlands

March 24, 2023

INTERNATIONAL TRADE COUNCIL ANNOUNCES CHINA’S LIFTING OF BRAZILIAN BEEF IMPORT BAN AHEAD OF LULA’S VISIT

March 23, 2023
Employment Rules and Regulations in Fiji

How to Register a Trademark in Fiji

March 22, 2023
Harnessing Globalization to Tackle Inequality: A World of Opportunity Awaits

Harnessing Globalization to Tackle Inequality

March 21, 2023
An Overview of the Finland eCommerce Sector

Mineral Resources in Finland

March 20, 2023
An Overview of the Moldovan eCommerce Sector

Mineral Resources in Moldova

March 19, 2023
Major Exports of Zambia

The Major Imports of Zambia

March 18, 2023
Corporate Income Tax in Ecuador

How to Register a Trademark in Ecuador

March 17, 2023
Employment Rules and Regulations in Czech Republic

How to Register a Trademark in Czech Republic

March 16, 2023
Employment Rules and Regulations in Cote d'lvoire

How to Register a Trademark in Cote d’lvoire

March 15, 2023
Colombia

How to Register a Trademark in Colombia