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<DT> <a href="http://www.globalnh.com/export/faqs.html?clickid=8&table=sections">
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There's so much to think about when starting to export.
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MSU-Michigan State CIBER</a>
<DD>Center for International Business Education & Research.
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Rhode Island Export Assistance Center</a>
<DD>Winner of the Presidents' E award for export promotion.

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<DT> <a href="http://www.unzco.com/basicguide/toc.html">
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<DD> Laredo/Nuevo Laredo became the first “official” Port of Entry on the U.S./Mexico border in 1851.
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For further information contact: <a href="mailto:ike@graphicartstech.com">Ike Savitt</a> (in New York) 
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Free Trade Area of the Americas</a>
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Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce.</a>
<DD> Como vai voce? Speak the language of Brasilian business.
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<DD>Association of American Chambers of Commerce in Latin America - <a href="http://www.aaccla.org">AACCLA</a>
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Business Directories </a><DD>ARABIAN & MIDDLE EASTERN MARKETS
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<font color="#000000">Japan External Trade Oranization</font> <br>
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Japanese Chamber of Commerce & Industry (NY)<br>
Build relationships and partnerships.
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<font color="#000000">Sefco's special section: Japan </font>
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[<a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/ny-japan1.htm">Expats</a>]
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<a href="http://www.taipei.org/other/william.htm">
<img src="http://www.sefco-export.com/roc1.gif" alt="over 90 years of friendship" border=0></a> "<a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/ac2/wp-dyn/A3945-2005Mar26?language=printer">protect democracy, love peace, defend Taiwan</a>"
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<DT><a href="http://www.taiwantrade.com.tw">TAITRA</a> - Trade Point TAIWAN - Republic of China - ROC 
<DD> <a href="http://www.taipei.org/">Taipei</a> - Economic and Cultural Office, New York, NY
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News and Views: &nbsp; [<a href="http://www.heritage.org/research/asiaandthepacific/asiabriefingroom.cfm">Asian Studies Briefing Room</a>]   &nbsp;  
[<a href="http://www.etaiwannews.com">e-taiwannews</a>]
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<DT><a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/czech-america-trade.htm">The Czech List</a>: Links to the Czech Republic business community
<DD>Sefco's <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/online-guide.htm">online guides</a>

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Find out about upcoming business and trade related events.
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Featuring, </font><a href="http://www.thebest-of.info"><font color="darkblue">The Best Of</a></font><font color="#000000">: Central America </font><br>

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<a href="http://www.proesa.com.sv/foreign_inv.asp">El Salvador Works</a>  (<a href="http://www.proesa.com.sv">proesa.com.sv</a>) <br>

<font color="#000000">The Salvadoran Foundation for Economic and Social Development (<a href="http://www.fusades.com.sv">FUSADES</a>)</font> <br> 
<a href="http://www.dirla.com/elsalvador2_2.htm#Why%20invest%20in%20El%20Salvador">Why invest in El Salvador</a>
  &nbsp; 
Strategis commercial guides: <a href="http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/epic/internet/inimr-ri.nsf/en/gr109041e.html">2003</a>  
<a href="http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/epic/internet/inimr-ri.nsf/en/gr119876e.html">2004</a> 
 &nbsp; Business articles: <a href="http://www.facilitycity.com/busfac/bf_04_07_global2.asp">Facility City</a>
 &nbsp; Enterprise Works: <a href="http://www.enterpriseworks.org/prog_profile_treecrops_elsal.asp">Coffee Project</a>
 &nbsp; NAR - National Association of Realtors: 
<a href="http://www.realtor.org/cipshome.nsf/pages/TiempoLatino">Invest in real estate</a>
   &nbsp; Learn about El Salvador’s special status as the first country to pass CAFTA 
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Destination: <a href="http://www.induexpo2005.com/index_2_eng.htm">Guatemala - INDUEXPO</a><br>
   
The goal of this international convention is to promote foreign investment and increase trade in the DR-CAFTA region  
(Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, the United States of America and the Dominican Republic), within the region , as well as with the rest of the world.
<br><br>Guatemala Business Resources: <a href="http://www.guatemala-abroad.com/PaginaEnglish.htm">www.guatemala-abroad.com</a>
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<DT> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_Authority_of_New_York_and_New_Jersey">Port Authority of New York and New Jersey</a>
<DD>USA Gateway. 
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<DT> <a href="http://www.lloydslist.com">
Lloyd's List</a>
<DD> Open access to news on shipping, commodities, key indicators. 
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<DT><a href="http://www.fairplay.co.uk">Fairplay.co.uk</a>
<DD>The international shipping weekly. 
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<DT><a href="http://www.ships-register.com">Ships-register.com</a>
 provides access to the very latest details on the world's commercial fleet. 
 <DD>
Updated daily the Internet Ships Register and Internet Market Fixtures 
are the ideal tools for keeping right up-to-date with the latest details of the world's commercial shipping fleets, and charter markets. 

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    <DT><a href="http://www.nitl.org/">The "Shipper's voice" </a><DD>National Industrial Transportation League (NITL), Washington, D.C. <br>
<a href="http://www.nitl.org/guide.htm">
Voluntary Guide To Good Business Relations For Shippers, Receivers, Carriers, and Drivers.</a> 
<br>Co-sponsored by the Truckload Carriers Association.
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    <DT><a href="http://www.webcom.com/maritime/logistic.html">Maritime Home Page</a><DD>Logistics professionals and ocean related sites <br> <br>
    <DT><a href="http://www.amnautical.com"> American Nautical Services</a>
<DD> Marine surveyors, experts on CSS-Code of Safe Practice for Stowage and Securing. Navigation instruments, charts, plotting equipment.<br><br>

<DT>  <a href="http://www.iccwbo.org/ccs/imb_piracy/weekly_piracy_report.asp">
Weekly piracy report</a> -includes details of the location and nature of attacks on shipping  
<DD>A service of the Int'l Chamber of Commerce (Paris)- Int'l Maritime Bureau 
<a href="http://www.iccwbo.org/ccs/imb_piracy/weekly_piracy_report.asp">
Piracy Reporting Center</a> (Kuala Lumpur) <br>
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    <DT><a href="http://www.thomasregional.com/newtrd/c_home.html"> Thomas Directory of Manufacturers
</a><DD>Regional Database of over 480,000 manufacturers, listing 4,500+ products/services in 19 key US areas 
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    <DT><a href="http://www.europages.com/">The Euro Pages</a><DD> business directory 
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    <DT><a href="http://comfind.com/search/comfind">The internets largest global business directory</a><DD>COMFIND <p>

    <DT><a href="http://www.ita.doc.gov">US Dept. of Commerce, International Trade Administration</a><DD> On-line trade information 
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Export Today's 
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Global Business Online</a>

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    <DT><a href="http://www.joc.com">The JOURNAL OF COMMERCE online.</a><DD>the daily paper of the international shipping and trade industry 
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Clasificados de ARGENTINA </a>
<DD>Argentine Business Directory
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<DT><a href="http://www.bisnis.doc.gov/">BISNIS Bulletin </a> <DD>The Business Information Service for Russia and the NIS.  Includes many 
links to websites run by or about <a href="http://www.bisnis.doc.gov/bisnis/osin.htm"> USG Agencies, Russian and Non-Russian States of the NIS. </a> 
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     <DT><a href="http://www.ft.com/">The Financial Times</a><DD>Where information become intelligence<br><br>
     <DT><A HREF="http://www.iht.com/">The International Herald Tribune</a><DD>The worlds daily newspaper<br><br>
<DT><a href="http://interactive.wsj.com/ushome.html">
The Wall Steet Journal </a>
<DD>Free 2-week trial subscription
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    <DT><a href="http://www.bloomberg.com">All the business news, all the time</a><DD> Bloomberg--includes live audio news 24 hrs/day 
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<DT><a href="http://www.manufacturing.net/magazine/logistic">
Logistics</a>
<DD>Online management & distribution report

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LEGAL RESOURCES
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<DT><a href="http://www.oceanalaw.com">
Oceana Publications </a>
<DD>Handbooks on: export trade finance, export control, embargoes, countertrade, letters of credit, and more. 
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<DT><a href="http://www.lexisone.com/store/catalog?action=rootCategory&type=T">
Lexisone</a>
<DD>Free legal research, form letters 
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<DT>Is E-mail an export?
<DD> <font color="blue">
"Application abroad of personal knowledge or technical experience 
acquired in the United States constitutes an export..."</font>  


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<DT>
Export Resources From UNZ
<DD><a href="http://www.unzexport.com/resource/DeemedExports.html">
Click here to read their FAQ's on "deemed exports". </a><br><br>
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#1. What is the "deemed export" rule?</font>
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Answer</strong> - "An export of technology or source code (except encryption source code) 
is "deemed" to take place when it is released to a foreign national within the United States..." 

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#2. What is a "release" of technology? </font>

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Answer 
</strong>- "Technology is "released" for export when it is 
available to foreign nationals for visual inspection 
(such as reading technical specifications, plans, blueprints, etc.); 
when technology is exchanged orally; or when technology is made available by 
practice or application under the guidance of persons with knowledge of the technology..." 

<br>
<font color="blue">#3. What is "technology"?</font> - #4. When do I need to apply for an export license... 
for technology under the "deemed export" rule? - #5. How do I know if a foreign national 
would be subject to the "deemed export" rule? - #6. How are individuals handled 
who are permanent residents or citizens of countries other than those of their nationality? 
- #13. What is a "deemed re-export"? #14. What technologies are subject to the Commerce Department controls?
<br>

<strong>
Answer
</strong> - "Generally, technologies subject to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) 
are those which are in the United States or of U.S. origin, in whole or in part. 
Most are proprietary. Technologies which tend to require licensing for transfer to 
foreign nationals are also dual-use (i.e., have both civil and military applications) 
and are subject to one or more control regimes..."
<br>
#15. Is software considered "technology" and is it similarly controlled? - 
#16. What technologies are considered "fundamental research"? <br>
<strong>
[<a href="http://www.unzexport.com/resource/DeemedExports.html">
click here</a>]</strong>
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SCHOLARS and ECONOMISTS
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    <DT><a href="http://www.cipe.org/efn/">
Economic Freedom Network </a><DD>Center for International Private Enterprise. Advocacy and scholarly thought.  
<br><br>
<a href="http://www.larrykudlow.com">
<img src="http://www.sefco-export.com/kudlow1.jpg" alt="American Abundance" border=0>
</a>
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<DT>What investment is 99.999% safe?
<DD><a href="http://www.gold.org/Pages/Links1f.htm">
GOLD</a> - portfolio managers can receive further information and analysis from WGC's <!--Email-->
<a href="mailto:richard.scott_ram@wgcny.gold.org">
Mr. Richard Scott-Ram </a>
<!--EndEmail-->
upon request. 
<br><br>
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<DT><a href="http://qwafafew.org">QWAFAFEW</a><DD>Econometricians gather to discuss... 
<a href="http://www.opalgroup.net/events.htm">
financial strategies (Opal)</a>, 
<a href="http://www.emgmkts.com/index.htm">
emerging markets </a> and <a href="http://www.assetpub.com/psnov99/nov99PS072.html">
custom crafted indices </a> by 
Herb Blank- <a href="http://www.qedinternational.com/page.html">of QED Intl</a> and other leading lights in the world of financial analysis, aka "Quants".
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Interview on Wall Street
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<DT><a href="http://www.wcss.com/shipping.htm">WCS</a> <font color="#000000">
 expedites all necessary export shipping documents 
<DD>...through chambers of commerce and the appropriate 
consulates and embassies (in Washington, D.C.) for banking and foreign imports.

The following countries regularly require <b>legalization of export shipping documents</b>: 

 Argentina, Bahrain,  Dominican Republic, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Nicaragua, Oman, Paraguay, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tunisia,
 United Arab Emirates, Yemen. Ratesheet: Middle East, South / Central American countries (<a href="http://www.wcss.com/ratesheet.PDF">pdf</a>). 
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<DT><a href="http://www.usembassy.org.uk/europe.html">
US Embassy - UK
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<DD><strong>current issues</strong> - Europe

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<a href="http://www.ExportImportHelp.com">
ExportImportHelp.com
</a>
<DD><strong>Export-Import Global Business-to-Business Help Center</strong>
 - provides international trade directories of 
176,000 Importer listings by Region and Commodity; 
<b>International Trade Training</b> materials including books,
videos and computer based materials. 

<br>
 <br><DT><a href="http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/SSG/bi18352e.html"> 
Create your own customized international commercial market research report</a>
<DD>At the push  of a button, assemble your report. Free, Canadian Government <b><i>strategis</i></B> site<br><br>
 
<DT><a href="http://www.gbw.net/">Global Business Web</a><DD>Designed for import/export marketers 
<br> <br>
<DT><A HREF="http://www.serraintl.com/">Serra International</a>
<DD>Designed with the international trade & transportation professional in mind. 
Founded 1919, Serra has cooperated with Sefco's import/export team with great results.  
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PreShipment Commercial Inspection Services</b></font>
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<DT><a href="http://www.intertek-fts.com/intro/index.htm">Intertek</a>
<DD>The Foreign Trade Standards division of Intertek Testing Services 
helps governments, standards bodies, and customs departments 
to check that import duty is properly declared and paid, 
and that imports comply with their safety and other standards. 
We inspect, and where appropriate test products and commodities in the country of export, before they are shipped. 

<br><br>
<DT><a href="http://www.sgs.com/vehicle_inspections_on_ebay?viewId=641">
SGS inspections</a>
<DD>Pre-export commerical inspection service. Global availability. 
SGS is the world's leading verification, testing and certification company. 
<font color="#000000">"SGS vehicle inspection reports can now be ordered directly from the eBay Motors website by clicking on the vehicle inspection icon." 
SGS: <a href="http://www.sgs.com/contact_us.htm">country contacts</a>
 
<blockquote>
<a href="http://www.sgs.com/pre_shipment_inspection_-_import_verification?serviceId=6942&lobId=5549">
Pre Shipment Inspection - Import Verification</a><br>
SGS-IVP programs enable the proper identification of goods prior to shipment, 
with regards to quality, quantity, tariff classification, import eligibility and the 
provision of valuation information for customs purposes. These programs allow for the 
correct assessment of import duties and taxes by Customs to the advantage of 
both government and trade. Since 1965, over 40 countries have adopted SGS 
programs to protect government finances and/or facilitate trade.  
Read: <a href="http://www.sgs.com/datasheet_for_exporters.htm?lobId=5549">
Datasheet for Exporters</a> <br> <br>
<b>PRESHIPMENT INSPECTION (PSI) MANDATES</b>

<table width="60%">
<TR VALIGN=top><TD><FONT SIZE=1 FACE="Verdana">BANGLADESH</FONT></TD><TD></TD><TD><FONT SIZE=1 FACE="Verdana">01/04/2005</FONT></TD></TR>

<TR VALIGN=top><TD><FONT SIZE=1 FACE="Verdana">BURUNDI</FONT></TD><TD></TD><TD><FONT SIZE=1 FACE="Verdana">12/21/2004</FONT></TD></TR>

<TR VALIGN=top><TD><FONT SIZE=1 FACE="Verdana">CAMBODIA</FONT></TD><TD></TD><TD><FONT SIZE=1 FACE="Verdana">12/21/2004</FONT></TD></TR>

<TR VALIGN=top><TD><FONT SIZE=1 FACE="Verdana">CAMEROON</FONT></TD><TD></TD><TD><FONT SIZE=1 FACE="Verdana">12/21/2004</FONT></TD></TR>

<TR VALIGN=top><TD><FONT SIZE=1 FACE="Verdana">DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO</FONT></TD><TD></TD><TD><FONT SIZE=1 FACE="Verdana">12/21/2004</FONT></TD></TR>

<TR VALIGN=top><TD><FONT SIZE=1 FACE="Verdana">ECUADOR</FONT></TD><TD></TD><TD><FONT SIZE=1 FACE="Verdana">12/21/2004</FONT></TD></TR>

<TR VALIGN=top><TD><FONT SIZE=1 FACE="Verdana">HAITI</FONT></TD><TD></TD><TD><FONT SIZE=1 FACE="Verdana">12/21/2004</FONT></TD></TR>

<TR VALIGN=top><TD><FONT SIZE=1 FACE="Verdana">INDIA (Secondary Steel)</FONT></TD><TD></TD><TD><FONT SIZE=1 FACE="Verdana">12/21/2004</FONT></TD></TR>

<TR VALIGN=top><TD><FONT SIZE=1 FACE="Verdana">INDONESIA (Nitro Cellulose - NC)</FONT></TD><TD></TD><TD><FONT SIZE=1 FACE="Verdana">12/21/2004</FONT></TD></TR>

<TR VALIGN=top><TD><FONT SIZE=1 FACE="Verdana">INDONESIA (Precursor Imports)</FONT></TD><TD></TD><TD><FONT SIZE=1 FACE="Verdana">12/21/2004</FONT></TD></TR>

<TR VALIGN=top><TD><FONT SIZE=1 FACE="Verdana">INDONESIA (Rice)</FONT></TD><TD></TD><TD><FONT SIZE=1 FACE="Verdana">12/21/2004</FONT></TD></TR>

<TR VALIGN=top><TD><FONT SIZE=1 FACE="Verdana">INDONESIA (Salt)</FONT></TD><TD></TD><TD><FONT SIZE=1 FACE="Verdana">12/27/2004</FONT></TD></TR>

<TR VALIGN=top><TD><FONT SIZE=1 FACE="Verdana">INDONESIA (Sugar)</FONT></TD><TD></TD><TD><FONT SIZE=1 FACE="Verdana">12/27/2004</FONT></TD></TR>

<TR VALIGN=top><TD><FONT SIZE=1 FACE="Verdana">INDONESIA (Textiles and Textile Products)</FONT></TD><TD></TD><TD><FONT SIZE=1 FACE="Verdana">12/21/2004</FONT></TD></TR>

<TR VALIGN=top><TD><FONT SIZE=1 FACE="Verdana">INDONESIA (Used Capital Goods)</FONT></TD><TD></TD><TD><FONT SIZE=1 FACE="Verdana">12/01/2004</FONT></TD></TR>

<TR VALIGN=top><TD><FONT SIZE=1 FACE="Verdana">INDONESIA (Used City and Suburban Buses)</FONT></TD><TD></TD><TD><FONT SIZE=1 FACE="Verdana">12/21/2004</FONT></TD></TR>

<TR VALIGN=top><TD><FONT SIZE=1 FACE="Verdana">INDONESIA (Waste) </FONT></TD><TD></TD><TD><FONT SIZE=1 FACE="Verdana">12/21/2004</FONT></TD></TR>

<TR VALIGN=top><TD><FONT SIZE=1 FACE="Verdana">IRAN (1)</FONT></TD><TD></TD><TD><FONT SIZE=1 FACE="Verdana">12/16/2002</FONT></TD></TR>

<TR VALIGN=top><TD><FONT SIZE=1 FACE="Verdana">IRAN (2)</FONT></TD><TD></TD><TD><FONT SIZE=1 FACE="Verdana">12/16/2002</FONT></TD></TR>

<TR VALIGN=top><TD><FONT SIZE=1 FACE="Verdana">MADAGASCAR</FONT></TD><TD></TD><TD><FONT SIZE=1 FACE="Verdana">12/21/2004</FONT></TD></TR>

<TR VALIGN=top><TD><FONT SIZE=1 FACE="Verdana">MAURITANIA</FONT></TD><TD></TD><TD><FONT SIZE=1 FACE="Verdana">12/21/2004</FONT></TD></TR>

<TR VALIGN=top><TD><FONT SIZE=1 FACE="Verdana">MEXICO</FONT></TD><TD></TD><TD><FONT SIZE=1 FACE="Verdana">12/21/2004</FONT></TD></TR>

<TR VALIGN=top><TD><FONT SIZE=1 FACE="Verdana">NIGERIA</FONT></TD><TD></TD><TD><FONT SIZE=1 FACE="Verdana">01/04/2005</FONT></TD></TR>

<TR VALIGN=top><TD><FONT SIZE=1 FACE="Verdana">UZBEKISTAN</FONT></TD><TD></TD><TD><FONT SIZE=1 FACE="Verdana">12/21/2004</FONT></TD></TR>

<TR VALIGN=top><TD><FONT SIZE=1 FACE="Verdana">VENEZUELA</FONT></TD><TD></TD><TD><FONT SIZE=1 FACE="Verdana">12/21/2004</FONT></TD></TR>

<TR VALIGN=top><TD><FONT SIZE=1 FACE="Verdana">ZANZIBAR</FONT></TD><TD></TD><TD><FONT SIZE=1 FACE="Verdana">12/16/2002</FONT></TD></TR>
</TABLE>

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<DT><a href="http://www.bivac.com">BIVAC International</a>
<DD>A fully owned subsidiary of the Bureau Veritas Group. 
Performance of pre-export commercial inspection services 
regarding quality, quantity and price verification for all types of goods. 
<blockquote>
<font color="#000000">The SGS inspection for most vehicles is $ 99.50, which includes a review of the vehicle interior and exterior, underbody and under hood, along with a test drive at no additional cost. For high-end luxury, classic and exotic vehicles, the inspection is $139. After the inspection is completed, the inspection report, along with digital photographs, are posted online for access by the buyer or seller, depending on who ordered the report.
<br><br><b>Sefco Export</b> service for buyers: [<a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/carshipper.htm">ship your car</a>]
   [<a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/purchase.htm">purchasing services</a>] 
<a name="ai"> </a><br><b>Compare Rates</b> from outside vendors/inspectors for vehicle buyers: 
[inspection and reporting <a href="http://www.automobileinspections.com/rates.asp">rates</a>] 

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<a name="hhginspection"> </a>  
<font color="#000000">HHG/PE household goods / personal effects, <b>export - origin services </b>
[<a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/originrate.htm">Sefco rate guide</a>]</font>  <br>
Interested in ordering an in-home pre-shipment inspection 
for HHG-household goods/personal effects? A professional and complete 
<b>ESR - export survey report</b> costs an average $175 - upon request. 
Contact: <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/export-survey-report.htm">Sefco Export</a>. 
<br><br>
 
<DT> <font color="000000">About UL <a href="http://www.ul.com/faq/facts.html">Underwriters Laboratories Inc.</a> (UL)</font>
<DD> An independent, not-for-profit 
product-safety testing and certification organization. 
"We have tested products for public safety for more than a century. 

Since our founding in 1894, we have held the undisputed reputation 
as a leader in product-safety testing and certification within the United States." 
<a name="ata"> </a>
<br><br><br>
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<tr><td><a href="http://www.atacarnet.com/ata-carnet-info.htm">
<img src="http://www.sefco-export.com/atakiosk1.gif" alt="want more info? click here" border=0></a> </td>
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<br>
<DT><strong>CIB</strong>-Corp. for International Business
<DD><a href="http://www.atacarnet.com/ata-carnet-info.htm">
ATA Carnets</a>, Surety <a href="http://atacarnet.com/zipfiles/bond_instructions.doc">Bonds</a>.
<a name="ruesch"></a>
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<DT><a href="http://www.ruesch.com">
Ruesch International</a>
<DD>A leading financial institution specializing in international B2B payment solutions. <br><br><br> 

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INTERNET BASED SERVICES
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<DT><font color="#000000">Google-based <b>definitions</b>: 
<DD>HC</font> <a href="http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-8&rls=GGLD,GGLD:2004-48,GGLD:en&q=harmonized+code"><font color="#000000">Harmonized Code</font></a> - 
<b>commercial cargo</b> export documents require the HC harmonized code number for the SED <a href="#sed"><font color="#000000">Shippers Export Declaration</a>.</font>   
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<DT><a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/steps.htm#businesstools"><font color="#000000"><b>SEFCO EXPORT</b></a>: online tools and shipping resources</font>
<DD> See examples of <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/steps.htm#businesstools"><font color="#000000">how to complete a commercial invoice</a>, suitable for export shipping purposes. 
<br></font>
<br>

<DT>World Trade Institute - distance learning (NYC, USA based)
<DD><a href="http://www.wti.pace.edu/online/">WTI Online Programs</a> - <b>International 
Trade Management</b> certificate program

<br>
<br>
<DT><a href="http://www.levelseas.com">
Levelseas.com </a> 
<DD>Internet exchange for bulk shippers and shipowners.

<a name="internet2"> </a><br><br>
<DT><a href="http://www.worldcontact.com">World Contact, LLC, </a>
Thomas C. Williams, Managing Partner

<DD>Internet Marketing, E-Commerce, Web Sites That Work. <br>
Email: <!--Email--><a href="mailto:twilliams@worldcontact.com">twilliams@worldcontact.com </a>
 Tel: (203) 966-5408

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<DT>Get faxes and voicemail by email.. FREE!
<DD><a href="http://www.eFax.com">
eFax.com</a>

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<DT>Are you an <b>internet-oriented business</B> that needs order fullfillment and distribution in Europe?
<img src="http://www.sefco-export.com/FTlocations.gif" align="right">
<DD>Allow us to introduce you to <a href="http://www.eurologistix.com/default.asp">
EuroLogistix </a>--over 20-years in the int'l distribution business. <br>Based in Amsterdam, Holland, with US offices in Bethlehem, Pa.  <a name="ags">
<br></a> 

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<br><DT><a href="http://www.agsystems.com/ecom.html">
E-commerce specialists, AG Systems</a>
<DD>AGS' <strong>
e-commerce specialists</strong> can handle any function of your business that involves fulfillment, warehousing,
 shipping products, distribution of products and returns back to you from your customers.<br>Person to contact: <!--Email--><a href="mailto:nik.zedlovich@agsystems.com">
nik.zedlovich@agsystems.com </a><br>
Based in New Hyde Park, NY - USA 
<br><a name="frederick"> </a> <br><br>

<DT>Learn more about our <font color="#000000"><b>Featured Truckers:</font> 
<a href="http://www.frederickincorporated.com/trucking.htm">Frederick Incorporated</b></a>

<img src="http://www.sefco-export.com/FTimage.gif" align="left"> 
 (Texas) / Ace Transportation <DD>"SERVING THE INTERMODAL INDUSTRY SINCE 1977" <br>
La Porte, TX  77571  -  Phone: (281) 471-5033 - Email: <a href="mailto:james@frederickincorporated.com">James Frederick</a>
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<font size="2" face="tahoma"> featured article: Ace Transportation  <ul>
"Founded in 1982, Ace Transportation has grown in just 21 years,
 into one of our nation’s leading transportation service providers. 
Founded by Bill Busbice, Jr. and Jimmy Glasgow, this Lafayette, Louisiana-based Company 
had 2001 revenues of over $180 million.
Ace Transportation has a modern fleet of vehicles to use. 
The company has as available equipment: Tandem; Single Axle; Mini-Float; 2-ton; 1-ton; Mono Rail; Hot Shot.

At press time, Ace Transportation had 1373 tractors, 1373 trailers, and 1511 straight trucks.

Ace has over 90 locations in 9 different states. (Those nine states are: Louisiana; Texas, Mississippi; 
North Carolina; South Carolina; Tennessee; Wyoming; Georgia; and Florida).

Almost 1900 drivers work for Ace Transportation, and the company has a total of workforce of 2200."
<br>  &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; [courtesy of: <a href="http://www.bubbajunk.com">bubbajunk.com</a> "the place to find truck driving jobs"]
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<img src="http://www.sefco-export.com/spamlion1.gif" align="right" border="0"></a>
<DT><a href="http://www.disastertolerance.com/disastertolerance.htm">
Disastertolerance.com</a> = 
applying technology solutions to meet the business continuity and recovery needs. 
Preparedness and protection for your business.
<br>
<DD>
<a href="http://www.disastertolerance.com/Spamlion.htm">Spamlion</a> - tools to help separate the wheat from 
<a href="http://www.juggernautco.com/offline/books/economics/what_the_wheat_said.html">the chafe</a>.
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<a href="http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/vinfodb.html">
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<DT>Internet commerce requires protection against harmful computer viruses. The Symantec AntiVirus Research Center's Online Encyclopedia offers the most up-to-date information on recent threats.
<a href="http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/tools.list.html">
<br><img src="http://www.sefco-export.com/virusalert1.gif" alt="Refer to Symantec's VIRUS ALERTS" border=0> </a>
<DD> Includes a comprehensive description of older threats.
<a href="http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/vinfodb.html"> Search the SARC Online Encyclopedia by Virus or Hoax name.</a>
<br><br>

<DT>

<a href="http://www.scamorama.com">

<b>Scamorama</b>

</a>
<DD>
Read a compilation of <b>internet email scam letters</b> collected by an aficionado of the "genre". 


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<DT>

<a href="http://www.usdoj.gov/fraud.htm">
US Dept. of Justice</a> 
<DD>
Guard against consumer fraud. 
Learn more about "Nigerian e-mail scam" or "419 scam" 
(a reference to Nigerian penal code against fraud)
 also known as "advance fee fraud". 
<br>
Go to: <a href="http://www.secretservice.gov/alert419.shtml">
www.secretservice.gov/alert419.shtml</a>

<br><br>



<DT><font color="blue">COSTHA</font> web-based training<br>
Occupational safety, health, environmental and emergency preparation.
<DD>Developed by- The conference on <a href="http://costha.advanceonline.com/catalog.cfm">
safe transportation of hazardous materials</a>.

<br><br>

<DT>
<a href="http://www.cpsc.gov/businfo/businfo.html">CPSC Home Page</a><font color="#000000"> - Consumer Safety</font>

<DD>Business information: <font color="#000000"> Laws & Information for Manufacturers, Importers, 
Distributors & Retailers</font>

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<DT><font color="blue">Safety First</font><br>
Sefco's <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/safeandsound.htm">
safety reference guide</a> 
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Forms: international business and shipping revolves around them</a>
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Correct way to fill out the SED</a> 
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download form 7525-V </a> 
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<DD>Reduce exporting stress with AES. <a href="http://www.aesdirect.gov/">
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Exporter.com</a>

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