TOP INQUIRIES FROM THE TAPO LINE

Q. How can I find information needed for this tariff inquiry?

> A. All tariff requests for agricultural exports must be faxed: For
> Europe, Africa, and the Middle East: tel: 202-720-1341; faxed
> 690-2079. For Asia and the Americas: tel: 202-720-1289; fax:
> 202-690-1093.

Q. How can I locate buyers overseas?

> A. The website <http://www.fas.usda.gov/agexport/forbuy.html>, there
> is a \$15 service fee for each Foreign Buyers List.

Q. How can I locate U.S. suppliers?

> A. A \"one-stop\" information source for U.S. exporters and
> international buyers to
>
> research, plan, and evaluate potential trade opportunities. For
> information, go to
>
> USDA\'s website at <http://www.fas.usda.gov/buying.html>.

Q. How do I get an export certificates for agricultural products?

A. The website <http://www.fas.usda.gov/agexport/requires.html>

Q. How do I export to Cuba, Iraq, Iran and North Korea?

A. The website
<http://www.treas.gov/offices/enforcement/ofac/sanctions/index.html>

> contact number is 202-622-2520. (Remember agricultural and medicine
> must
>
> have a license).

Q. How does the Sugar Re-export Program work?

> A. Please contact Von Deleah Williams, Import Policies and Programs
> Division at 690-0633 or
> [www.fas.usda.gov/itp/imports/ussugar.html](http://www.fas.usda.gov/itp/imports/ussugar.html).

Q. How do I contact your overseas posts?

> A. The website is <http://www.fas.usda.gov/country.html>. Click on the
> Foreign Agricultural Posts, then the particular country on which you
> need information.

Q. How do I receive information on labeling?

> A. The website is
> [www.fas.usda.gov/scriptsw/attacherep/default.asp](http://www.fas.usda.gov/scriptsw/attacherep/default.asp).
> Click on custom (Change the date back two years prior). Click on
> commodities and locate the report that states Food & Agricultural Reg
> (ulations & Standards). Click on the country of your choice, hit
> search. Fairs Reports, if not available then contact Audrey Talley,
> Food Safety & Technical Services Division at 720-9408, fax 690-0677 or
> email <talley@fas.usda.gov>.

Q. My shipment is stuck at a foreign port. Now what?

> A. The website is <http://www.fas.usda.gov/country.html>. Contact our
> oversea's office.

Q. What services does FAS offer?

> A. A \"one-stop\" information source for U.S. exporters and
> international buyers to
>
> research, plan, and evaluate potential trade opportunities. For
> information, go to website
> [www.fas.usda.gov](http://www.fas.usda.gov/) and click on Exporter
> Assistance.

Q. How do I get information on financial help?

A. The website <http://www.fas.usda.gov/excredits/exp-cred-guar.html>.

Q. Are there any subsidies for exporting?

A. No! (Frozen chicken only).

Q. I want to export. Now what?

> A. Create an export plan on our website at
> <http://www.fas.usda.gov/agexport/export_plan/>.

Q. I want to participate in you MAP Program. Now what?

A. Contact your State Department of Agriculture they will determine
export readiness and help with paperwork for submission to State
Regional Trade Groups.

Q. How do I know what's going on in the agricultural and trade world?

A. The website [www.fas.usda.gov](http://www.fas.usda.gov/), follow the
links. Read the Ag Exporter magazine

(Click directly on the magazine).

Q. How can I get a NAFTA Certificate of Origin?

> A. The website <http://www.ita.doc.gov/td/tic/>, click on the NAFTA
> bar at the bottom of the page. A blank copy of the certificate maybe
> downloaded with instructions for filling. For more details, call US
> Dept. of Commerce NAFTA facts line at 202-482-4464.