TIPS TO EXPORT TO THE EE.UU

TIPS TO EXPORT TO THE EE.UUYUANI CARRILLO PEDREROSFor its size, this market becomes more complex product distribution . The Colombian entrepreneur must carefully analyze the state channel and used as an entry point .

The products that enter the United States duty free immediately are health and consulting , software and information technology , printing industry, business process outsourcing and health tourism.

. United States is the largest importer worldwide, has more than 313 million inhabitants and high rates of migration is considered the country with the most cultural and ethnic diversity in the world . The main ethnic group is the Hispanic , that represents about 15.1 % of the population

This market should not be seen as one, but as 50 different , each with rules, regulations and business requirements vary . The country is divided into four regions and nine subregions , with private consumption patterns

The US market offers opportunities for all tastes and budgets , so the exporter must not only think of competing with prices but with quality

To export from Colombia is required to enroll in the single record as an exporter , an activity that must be specified in the Single Tax Register ( RUT) . You should also do so before the Single Window for Foreign Trade , to the relevant procedures with the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism ( affidavit , certificate of origin, tariff preferences to access ) .Be clear about the terms of negotiation , as well as exchange and tax regimes that have United States.Select the right to guarantee payment of export ( letters of credit ) instrument.Note the different databases that the US government It provides for foreign trade in general and the promotion of exports and imports in that country. These are www.commerce.gov (Department of Commerce) and www.trade.gov (International Trade Administration) . They are excellent reference tools for insight into the US market