Includes chapters on comparability of statistics over time as well as discussions of data gathering, sample forms, definitions, etc. There are also volumes for the 1982 and 1987 Censuses. The official schedule of commodity classifications to be used by shippers in reporting export shipments from the U.S., and in compiling official export statistics. It is updated on an irregular basis. Comprehensive information on Census geography concepts and usage.
Historical background is given for many of the concepts.
Guide to Foreign Trade Statistics. Gives descriptions and samples of tables from the various Foreign Trade Report series. Additional material includes lists of classification schedules, customs district codes, documentation for files on CD-ROM indexes and countries in each world area. Industry and Product Classification Manual. These codes are necessary to find information on particular kinds of businesses in the Economic Census reports.