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  • Explore markets
    • Country profiles Market reports Business alerts Best countries for trade Search import and export data Professional associations Market trends
  • Find clients
    • Find Counterparts Find verified potential clients Trade shows Public and private tenders Tender alerts Online marketplaces Business directories Professional magazines
  • Check barriers
    • Free Trade Agreements Customs duties and local taxes Import controls Export Controls Blacklisted companies Selling price calculator - Export Landed cost calculator - Import Market entry requirements
  • Manage shipments
    • Shipping documents Labelling rules Local customs classification number HS Customs classification number Currency converter Measurement converter
  • Tips on trade

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LIVE ANIMALS; ANIMAL PRODUCTS
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VEGETABLE PRODUCTS
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ANIMAL, VEGETABLE OR MICROBIAL FATS AND OILS AND THEIR CLEAVAGE PRODUCTS; PREPARED EDIBLE FATS; ANIMAL OR VEGETABLE WAXES
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PREPARED FOODSTUFFS; BEVERAGES, SPIRITS AND VINEGAR; TOBACCO AND MANUFACTURED TOBACCO SUBSTITUTES; PRODUCTS, WHETHER OR NOT CONTAINING NICOTINE, INTENDED FOR INHALATION WITHOUT COMBUSTION; OTHER NICOTINE CONTAINING PRODUCTS INTENDED FOR THE INTAKE OF NICOTINE INTO THE HUMAN BODY
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MINERAL PRODUCTS
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PRODUCTS OF THE CHEMICAL OR ALLIED INDUSTRIES
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PLASTICS AND ARTICLES THEREOF; RUBBER AND ARTICLES THEREOF
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RAW HIDES AND SKINS, LEATHER, FURSKINS AND ARTICLES THEREOF; SADDLERY AND HARNESS; TRAVEL GOODS, HANDBAGS AND SIMILAR CONTAINERS; ARTICLES OF ANIMAL GUT (OTHER THAN SILKWORM GUT)
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WOOD AND ARTICLES OF WOOD; WOOD CHARCOAL; CORK AND ARTICLES OF CORK; MANUFACTURES OF STRAW, OF ESPARTO OR OF OTHER PLAITING MATERIALS; BASKETWARE AND WICKERWORK
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PULP OF WOOD OR OF OTHER FIBROUS CELLULOSIC MATERIAL; RECOVERED (WASTE AND SCRAP) PAPER OR PAPERBOARD; PAPER AND PAPERBOARD AND ARTICLES THEREOF
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TEXTILES AND TEXTILE ARTICLES
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FOOTWEAR, HEADGEAR, UMBRELLAS, SUN UMBRELLAS, WALKING STICKS, SEAT-STICKS, WHIPS, RIDING-CROPS AND PARTS THEREOF; PREPARED FEATHERS AND ARTICLES MADE THEREWITH; ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS; ARTICLES OF HUMAN HAIR
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ARTICLES OF STONE, PLASTER, CEMENT, ASBESTOS, MICA OR SIMILAR MATERIALS; CERAMIC PRODUCTS; GLASS AND GLASSWARE
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NATURAL OR CULTURED PEARLS, PRECIOUS OR SEMI-PRECIOUS STONES, PRECIOUS METALS, METALS CLAD WITH PRECIOUS METAL, AND ARTICLES THEREOF; IMITATION JEWELLERY; COIN
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BASE METALS AND ARTICLES OF BASE METAL
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MACHINERY AND MECHANICAL APPLIANCES; ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT; PARTS THEREOF; SOUND RECORDERS AND REPRODUCERS, TELEVISION IMAGE AND SOUND RECORDERS AND REPRODUCERS, AND PARTS AND ACCESSORIES OF SUCH ARTICLES
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VEHICLES, AIRCRAFT, VESSELS AND ASSOCIATED TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT
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OPTICAL, PHOTOGRAPHIC, CINEMATOGRAPHIC, MEASURING, CHECKING, PRECISION, MEDICAL OR SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS AND APPARATUS; CLOCKS AND WATCHES; MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS; PARTS AND ACCESSORIES THEREOF
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ARMS AND AMMUNITION; PARTS AND ACCESSORIES THEREOF
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MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURED ARTICLES
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WORKS OF ART, COLLECTORS' PIECES AND ANTIQUES
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Manufacturing services on physical inputs owned by others
Goods for processing in reporting economy
Goods for processing abroad
Maintenance and repair services n.i.e.
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Transport
Sea transport
Air transport
Other modes of Transport
Post and courier services
Space transport
Rail transport
Road transport
Inland waterway transport
Pipeline transport
Electricity transmission
Other supporting and auxiliary services
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Travel
Business
Personal
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Construction
Construction abroad
Construction in the reporting economy
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Insurance and Pension services
Direct insurance
Reinsurance
Auxiliary insurance services
Pension and standardized guarantee services
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Financial services
Explicitly charged and other financial services
Financial intermediation services indirectly measured
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Charges for the use of intellectual property n.i.e.
Franchises and trademarks licensing fees
Licenses for the use of outcomes of research and development
Licenses to reproduce and/or distribute computer software
Licences to reproduce and/or distribute audio-visual and related products
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Telecommunications, computer, and information services
Telecommunications services
Computer services
Information services
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Other business services
Research and development services
Professional and management consulting services
Technical, trade-related and other business services
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Personal, cultural, and recreational services
Audio-visual and related services
Other personal, cultural, and recreational services
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Government goods and services n.i.e.
Embassies and consulates
Military units and agencies
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Tips on international trade

Export regulations and commercial customs can differ widely from country to country. The following guides will help you to better understand the international “rules of the game”. The most common issues are covered here to help you to approach new markets with confidence.

ESG criteria

Find out why the ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) criteria are relevant to companies and how they can be integrated into a sustainable business strategy.

Sustainability

How to integrate sustainability into export strategies? Find out what actions you should take in order to deal with the environmental and social issues that your export activity may meet.

Import-Export glossary

This glossary explains hundreds of international business related terms. If you are unsure what an AWB is, or if you don’t know the difference between an agent, a distributor or a representative, just check it in the glossary!

International marketing communications

There are many ways to advertise your products across export markets. This guide will help you better understand the do’s and don’t’s, and create a strong marketing strategy.

Business trips

Organise your business travel: the steps to take in order to prepare yourself, how to make the most of your time away and how to follow up afterwards.

Online marketplaces

What is an online marketplace? Discover how it works and what benefits this sales or sourcing channel can offer to your business activity.

Incoterms®

How do you select the right Incoterm for a sales contract? How do you get to grips with allocating logistics costs, depending on the Incoterm chosen? Use our practical guide to improve your understanding of the principles behind Incoterms.

Understanding custom procedures

Follow our practical advice on steps to take when dealing with customs procedures / clearances within the EU and internationally.

Preparing for a trade show

Follow these tips to optimise your presence at a trade show.

Preparing an international trade contract

Take a look at our practical guide to understanding the legal framework, clauses that have to be complied with, key information to be provided, and the rules and regulations that govern international sales agreements.

Exporting to emerging markets

Our practical guide will help you to reduce the most relevant risks of exporting to emerging markets.

EU Import Control System (ICS)

A description of the European Import Control System (ICS), with compliance procedures and specific timeframes, depending on the transportation method.

Export Control System

A comprehensive understanding of the various provisions and other issues relating to export controls.

Packing your products

Find the key information needed for packing your products including legal and technical aspects, palettes and containers.

Principles of standardisation

An overview of standardisation and how standards can be utilised as a tool to help access other markets

International transport

Find detailed information on air, sea, road and rail modes of transport.

Transport insurance

Learn about the different types of transport insurance.

Protecting a trademark

How to register a trademark internationally.

Protecting a patent

How to register a patent internationally.

Tips for International Business

ESG criteria Sustainability Import-Export glossary International marketing communications Business trips Online marketplaces Incoterms® Understanding custom procedures Preparing for a trade show Preparing an international trade contract Exporting to emerging markets EU Import Control System (ICS) Export Control System Packing your products Principles of standardisation International transport Transport insurance Protecting a trademark Protecting a patent

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