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MKT 4353: International Marketing

Learn about FTA's

Free Trade Agreements

"The United States currently has 14 Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with 20 countries in force; the links below will take you to their full texts.
Please note that FTA countries periodically update their rules of origin, which affects tariff schedules.
For the latest rules of origin for each FTA and to learn more about FTA benefits for U.S. companies, visit our FTA Help Center.
Calculate the tariff rate to export your product to an FTA country using the FTA tariff tool."

Video - Introduction to Free Trade Agreements
   
 2:42 minute video - Export.gov
        "This video offers guidance on the advantages and opportunities that US free trade agreements provide.
         FTAs can make it easier to ship your product overseas." 

FTA Tariff Tool - IF part of FTA use this

Search for tariffs on all products that are covered under the U.S. Free Trade Agreements (FTAs).

FTA Tariff Tool 

To use the tool you need:

  1. Harmonization System Code for your product; find this using the Census Bureau's Schedule B Search engine 
  2. Does your product meet the rule of Origin? Note: "tariffs are eventually eliminated for almost all products that meet the agreement's rule of origin." Free Trade Agreement (FTA) or Trade Partner Agreement uses the agreement to determine originating status. 

User Guide for the Tool  

Customs Info Global Tariff Classification Research Tools for Export.gov Users

Search for tariffs on all products that are NOT covered under the U.S. Free Trade Agreements (FTAs).

You must register with a valid email address for access. 

Descartes Customs Info

Shipping and Logistics

Shipping Logistics and Supply Chain

Journal of Commerce - online 

Journal of Commerce - full text - database link - Use the Search within this publication to search full text
All aspects of commercial transport including economic, trade agreements, sustainability

World Freight Rates - currently not available - October 2022
Enter originating port, destination port, container size and value.  

Frightos - Shipping rates - Freight Tools and Calculators

 

U S Customs and Border Protection - Trade