The U.S. Census Bureau provides valuable resources and training on understanding the Foreign Trade Regulations, classifying foreign trade commodities, filing foreign trade information, and utilizing foreign trade data. Learn more about these topics through our webinars, tutorials, training videos, seminars, conferences and other useful tools to help you build a strong foundation in the fundamentals of exporting.
This series of webinars provides you with the resources necessary to remain compliant with export laws and regulations. Download the series flyer.
All webinars are FREE and start at 2pm E.S.T.
| Understanding the Foreign Trade Regulations | Classifying your Product | |
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| U.S. Census Bureau June 10, 2014 |
U.S. Census Bureau June 24, 2014 |
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| Learn the rules and responsibilities for all parties involved in an export transaction. Before you export physical goods from the US you must be aware of your role and the reporting requirements. | Need help classifying your product for exportation? Learn how to use our intuitive Schedule B Search, and gain an understanding of the classification rules. | |
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| Learn more about the Export Administration Regulations | Complying with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations | |
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| Bureau of Industry and Security July 8, 2014 |
State Department July 22, 2014 |
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| Gain an understanding of the Export Administration Regulations, Export Control Classification Numbers, and how to file Commerce-controlled exports in the Automated Export System. Learn about the Commerce Control List, Export Control Reform, and the new "600 series," as well as existing compliance activities. | Find out about the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and the US Munitions List. Understand how to be compliant when exporting military and munition items |
| Sanctions and Embargoes: What it means to you? | Utilizing the Features in the AES | |
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| Office of Foreign Assets Control August 5, 2014 |
U.S. Census Bureau August 26, 2014 |
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| Learn about sanctions and embargoes on foreign countries and entities. LEARN best practices to screen denied persons and blocked countries. | Easily manage your export reporting through AESDirect shipment manager. Learn how to utilize the features in AESDirect to view and track shipments, which can assist you with internal audits. |
Come learn about what has changed in the Foreign Trade Regulation (FTR) and how that change will affect you.
This webinar series was created by the Foreign Trade
Division of the U.S. Census Bureau and will provide
information on the revised FTR. Best of all, the webinars
are FREE.
- Changes in reporting requirements
(i.e., used self propelled vehicles, temporary exports, and split shipments)- New fields added to the Automated Export System
(e.g., License Value and Ultimate Consignee Type)- Changes in definitions
(i.e., port of export and household goods)










| Description: | Learn about the fundamentals of exporting the government assistance available to you at export.gov |
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| Date: | May 7, 2013 |
| Presenter: | Doug Barry U.S. Commercial Service, International Trade Administration |
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| Description: | Develop an export business plan to expand your business abroad. Learn about customized counseling, technical assistance and training offered by the Small Business Administration. |
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| Date: | May 21, 2013 |
| Presenters: | Steve Sullivan, Carroll Thomas, and Alexandra Bowen Small Business Administration |
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| Description: | Find out where your products can excel overseas. These detailed and timely trade statistics provide you with information to find international markets for your product. |
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| Date: | June 6, 2013 |
| Presenter: | Lindsay Kuberka Foreign Trade Division, U.S. Census Bureau |
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| Description: | Ready to meet foreign buyers? Learn more about trade counseling, business matchmaking, and trade events to help you connect with interested buyers abroad. |
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| Date: | June 18, 2013 |
| Presenter: | Doug Barry U.S. Commercial Service, International Trade Administration |
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| Description: | Learn about services for the export of food or agricultural products. You can take advantage of customized export assistance, cost-share export promotions, training and trade missions. |
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| Date: | July 16, 2013 |
| Presenters: | Dale Miller, Tim Hamilton, and Meuy Tzeo Department of Agriculture |
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| Description: | Are you ready to export and are looking for financing? Learn about government-guaranteed loan programs and direct loan programs to help with translating your product literature, participating in foreign trade shows, and funding your export orders. |
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| Date: | July 30, 2013 |
| Presenters: | Dennis Chrisbaum, Small Business Administration and Michael Jackson, Export-Import Bank |
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| Description: | Need more financing options? Learn about working capital programs, lines of credit, credit insurance and much more. |
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| Date: | August 13, 2013 |
| Presenter: | Jim Newton Export-Import Bank |
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| Description: | Easily manage your export reporting by learning the do’s and don’ts of the Automated Export System. Efficiently manage your export reporting by learning the features and tools. |
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| Date: | August 27, 2013 |
| Presenter: | Foreign Trade Division, U.S. Census Bureau |
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| Description: | Save time and money by learning the rules and responsibilities for all parties involved in an export transaction. Learn more to avoid common mistakes by making the right decisions regarding your export shipments from day one. |
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| Date: | September 10, 2013 |
| Presenter: | Foreign Trade Division, U.S. Census Bureau |
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| Description: | An essential part of exporting is determining which U.S. export regulation applies to you. The Bureau of Industry and Security regulates the export and re-export of commodities, software, and technology, commercial and military in nature. Learn more about dual use items, the Commerce Control List and licensing policies. |
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| Date: | September 24, 2013 |
| Presenter: | Bureau of Industry and Security |
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| Description: | Need help resolving foreign trade barriers or unfair situations in foreign markets? This webinar will provide you with guidance to avoid and resolve trade problems. |
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| Date: | November 5, 2013 |
| Presenter: | International Trade Administration |
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Fundamentals of Exporting webinars are archived in the Census Bureau's Newsroom. Please visit to view webinars from 2012.