Guides
Practical notes for small exporters selling to US buyers.
- How to find buyers in the USA for your productDraftA step-by-step way for small exporters to find US companies that already import their product, using US Customs records.
- What is an HS code and how to find yoursDraftWhat the Harmonized System is, how the 2-, 4- and 6-digit levels work, and how to find the right code for your product.
- How to email a US importer (with template)DraftWhat to put in a first email to a US importer, what to leave out, and a short template you can adapt.
- Exporting garments to the US: beginner's checklistDraftA checklist for small garment exporters shipping to the US: classification, labelling, compliance and finding buyers.
- Exporting spices to the US: FDA registration and rulesDraftWhat a small spice exporter needs before shipping to the US: FDA facility registration, prior notice, and the checks that cause detentions.