How to Import into the US

UN Development Business is an official publication of the Outreach Division of the Department of Public Information of the United Nations. The publication specializes in the dissemination of information on projects in the developing countries and economies in transition, funded by the following multilateral banks: The World Bank, The Inter-American Development Bank, The Caribbean Development Bank, The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Asian Development Bank, The African Development Bank, The North American Development Bank, The Nordic Fund and the UN system of organizations. Our publication is officially listed in the guidelines of the World Bank and the Inter-American Development Bank. Due to the prestige of the United Nations and the guaranteed impartiality of our organization, multilateral Banks and individual governments feel very comfortable disseminating information through us rather than the private sector. The information we publish includes procurement notices, monthly operational summaries, approved projects, contract awards, etc. In 2005, our subscribers received information on more than 30 billion USD business opportunities.

UN Development Business is available by subscription and it has more than 5000 subscribers worldwide. Most of them are consulting, engineering and manufacturing companies specializing in international procurement.

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The Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC), Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, in accordance with 22 U.S.C. 2778-2780 of the Arms Export Control Act (AECA) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 C.F.R. Parts 120-130), is charged with controlling the export and temporary import of defense articles and defense services covered by the United States Munitions List (USML). It has among its primary missions (a) taking final action on license applications for defense trade exports and (b) handling matters related to defense trade compliance, enforcement, and reporting.

PMDTC: Political Military Defense Trade Controls

The International Trade Administration (ITA) is the lead unit for trade in the Department of Commerce. It promotes U.S. exports of manufactured goods, nonagricultural commodities and services.

ITA: International Trade Administration

The Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) works to improve foreign market access for U.S. products. FAS operates programs designed to build new markets and improve the competitive position of U.S. agriculture in the global marketplace.

FAS: Foreign Agricultural Service

The Department of State and Agency for International Development (USAID) Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2004 to 2009 sets forth the Secretary of State’s direction and priorities for both organizations in the coming years. The Strategic Plan supports the policy positions set forth by President Bush in the National Security Strategy and presents how the Department and USAID will implement U.S. foreign policy and development assistance.

DoS: Department of State

The priority mission of CBP is to prevent terrorists and terrorist weapons from entering the United States.This important mission calls for improved security at America’s borders and ports of entry as well as for extending our zone of security beyond our physical borders – so that American borders are the last line of defense, not the first.

US Customs and Border Protection

The mission of the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is to advance U.S. national security, foreign policy, and economic interests. BIS’s activities include regulating the export of sensitive goods and technologies in an effective and efficient manner; enforcing export control, antiboycott, and public safety laws; cooperating with and assisting other countries on export control and strategic trade issues; assisting U.S. industry to comply with international arms control agreements; and monitoring the viability of the U.S. defense industrial base and seeking to ensure that it is capable of satisfying U.S. national and homeland security needs.