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Export Opportunities for New Mexico Small Businesses. Magaly Sanchez International Trade Specialist, IBA magaly@nmiba.com 575-589-2200. Why export?. Is my company ready to export?. Indicators:. Keep in mind:. Samples, promotional materials (websites) Regulations:
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Export Opportunities for New Mexico Small Businesses Magaly Sanchez International Trade Specialist, IBA magaly@nmiba.com 575-589-2200
Is my company ready to export? • Indicators:
Keep in mind: • Samples, promotional materials (websites) • Regulations: • Mark (European Union) • ISO 9000/9001 (quality) • Export documentation (custom broker) • Tariffs and taxes • Logistics/transportation
Sources for business regulations: • Economist Intelligence Unite “Country Commerce” • World Bank database www.doingbusiness.org How Easy Is To Do Business In Different Countries?
Export Documentation: • Commercial invoice (usually to determine tariff) • Harmonized Tariff Schedule • www.dataweb.usitc.gov • Shippers Export Declaration (US gov’t form) • Export licenses for sensitive products (ITAR)
Export Documentation: • Bill of Lading • Certificate of Origin for NAFTA Document to receive LOWER TARIFF or NO TARIFF in products manufactured in the US, Mexico or Canada when exporting.
Logistics and transportation: • Incoterms (series of terms) • Who pays for transportation • Who is responsible for insurance • Way of delivery For freight or transportation you will need to hire an intermediary and a custom broker
Where do I identify market opportunities? • Typically companies enter markets that are similar or near: • Geography • Economic conditions • Culture • Regulations
Trends that make exporting easier for small businesses • Transportation costs • Communications innovations • Many countries are experiencing more economic growth than the US
Leading Export Products for New Mexico in 2011 ($2.1 billion) Computer, electronics, metal products, food, transportation equipment
A big opportunity for New Mexico Small Business: To Use Gateway to Exporting Program
Additional Resources: • SBA Export Business Planner www.sba.gov/exportbusinessplanner • US Department of Commerce • Gateway to Exporting Webinars http://www.nmiba.com/gateway/webinars.html