1) Research Global Markets
Determine which countries you want to sell to by conducting market research. Free data is available at www.export.gov/mrktresearch
2) Find Global Buyers
Search for International Trade Shows and Trade Leads at www.export.gov. Hunt for sales leads by reading free trade publications, such as Commercial News USA, at www.thinkglobal.us
3) Adapt your Website for International Customers
Create a section that contains a currency calculator, shipping options and prices. Add information about customs duties and taxes by country. Consider translating this portion of your website into the native language of your global customers.
4) Learn Foreign Regulations
Determine the commodity classification number or Harmonized Code for your product. (Call 1-800-usa-trade for assistance with this). Calculate duties and taxes applied to your product by the buyer’s country. Some countries have labeling requirements or may want proof of where the product is made. This information is available at www.export.gov.
No comments:
Post a Comment