Import & Export Opportunities

International business development consist of exporting and importing of products, goods and services. The Atlanta Black Business Association offers assistance and education to local small and medium sized business as it relates to their options presented by the global marketplace. From Travel and Tourism, to Entertainment, the Atlanta Black Business Association will continue to provide our members with the resources they need to compete and exceed in this global economy.

For more information on exporting and the steps to a good strategy for import/export opportunities, please visit the following website: www.export.gov

Trade is a two-way street and the Import side of the trade equation is also an important one to the continued vitality of economic growth. Importers have the legal responsibility to manage, maintain and control a compliant and secure global import supply chain.

When buying a product or service from a foreign seller, the U.S. business must be familiar with the myriad of the many regulations that affect import operations including assessment and Customs Audit, Target Accounts, Valuation Methods and Control Policies. The terms of the sale must also be understood. Some other issues of importance are: The Clearance Process and Procedures, Record Retention, Power of Attorney, Express Consignment Management, and Internal Receiving Procedures. Customs Bond Procedures and Defaults, along with harmonized classification line review management, American Goods Returned Qualification Procedures, and returned repaired declarations and qualifications procedures.