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OVERVIEWNew Zealand's laboratory and science equipment market is estimated at US$45 million

FROM THE UNITED STATES-CANADAITALY, SPAIN, PORTUGAL AND GREECE. June 15-26. The Internationa

IBM makes great commercials. The one I particularly like has a youngster showing an older company ow

OFFERS TO SELL* ITALIAN PERSONAL-CARE PRODUCTS AND COSMETICS. We are looking for importers a

WESTERN EUROPEFRANCEA new program to help the country's many unemployed young adults with no

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The U.S. Export-Import Bank says its memorandum of understanding with the largest diamond-mining com

OFFERS TO BUYBrand name alkaline batteries, AA and AAA sizesRef: 10004538 United Sta

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WESTERN EUROPEEUROPEAN UNIONMany forward-looking companies are peering beyond the sh

OFFERS TO SELL* PORTABLE TOILETS. Porta-John is a leading worldwide manufacturer of portable

Dutch consumers are jumping into the do-it-yourself craze. Currently, the market accounts for the re

NORTH AMERICAWaste Expo. June 8-12. Chicago. Contact: Jacqueline Wolfe, (202) 244-4700.Gourm

The leads are classified and listed by their Harmonized System (HS) codes. U.S. firms should note th

How to use:Trade leads are sent to the USDA from U.S. agricultural attaches, counselors and

Economic and monetary union in Europe will be an opportunity for those U.S. companies that are prepa

The U.S. Customs Service's Web site is not for novices. The site offers a wealth of valuable informa

MAXTOR CORP.Steven Roche was named director of engineering finance. He will report to James

For years, Uruguay was thought of mainly as a tiny safe haven between Argentina and Brazil.B

REGIONAL BLOCSSecond Annual Taxation In Latin America. June 17-19. Miami. Contact: Natalie B

The leads are classified and listed by their Harmonized System (HS) codes. U.S. firms should note th

FROM THE UNITED STATES-CANADAEGYPT, ISRAEL, JORDAN, WEST BANK-GAZA. June 7-12. A high-techno

Increasing turmoil in the international standards world, lack of a level playing field, conflict-of-

As the column title suggests, this is written to present the basics to exporters. This week, I'm cha

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Trading is counted among the oldest known human interactions. So, when buying and selling goods and

The International Monetary Fund has published a working paper (No. 98/30) on the issues of regulatio

OFFERS TO BUYSunflower seedsRef: 10004434 United StatesMedical equipment & d

The leads are classified and listed by their Harmonized System (HS) codes. U.S. firms should note th

REGIONAL BLOCSGlobus '98. June 3-5. Melville, N.Y. Contact: (800) 259-3797. Fax: (516) 390-6

FROM THE UNITED STATES/CANADACANADA. June 2-4. The International Trade Administration is org

Unused merchandise drawback is one of the most ''trade friendly'' provisions in Customs law, and the

NORTH AMERICAMedical Design. June 2-4. New York. Contact: Diane O'Connor, (310) 392-5509.Hig

Helping people develop and implement their Internet strategies is great fun. I get to meet interesti

Suddenly, everyone's talking about Six Sigma. The topic sits on programs for logistics managers in C

Correct harmonized tariff codes and complete invoice descriptions expedite trade. When an importer e

The U.S. Export-Import Bank signed an agreement earlier this month that will make available up to $1

WESTERN EUROPESWEDENHalf of all large Swedish corporations are considering shifting some or

The leads are classified and listed by their Harmonized System (HS) codes. U.S. firms should note th

How to use:Trade leads are sent to the USDA from U.S. agricultural attaches, counselors and