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Abstract
This handbook is intended to help U.S. wood products producers examine and prepare for export markets by providing them with a brief overview of the necessary steps in developing a successful export marketing strategy. It details how to obtain accurate, up-to-date export market information so that the production, scheduling, and shipping of U.S. wood products can be done profitably.
Keywords: Wood products, export markets, exporting, marketing information, export financing, shipper's export declaration, shipping documentation, business organization, market development cooperators, trade servicing.
Acknowledgments
This version of the handbook was revised by Karen Dawkins and Curt Alt. The handbook was originally published in 1986 by William G. Westman, who acknowledged work done by David R. Schumann and Ralph T. Monahan, USDA Forest Service, in The Lumberman's Guide to Exporting. The first revision of this handbook was done in 1990 by Cynthia Evans, who acknowledged work done by USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service in its publication Export Handbook for U.S. Agricultural Products.
Many of the terms and definitions used in this book were taken from Terms of the Trade, a reference book published by Random Lengths. Thanks also go to the state and federal agencies, cooperators, and others mentioned in this publication who provided information and assistance.
The material in this publication was prepared solely for the purpose of assisting U.S. firms interested in exporting U.S. solid wood products. References to private publications and firms do not imply endorsement by the Foreign Agricultural Service or the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Ordering Information
Copies of this directory can be purchased from the National Technical Information Service (NTIS), Tel. (703) 605-6060.
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in its programs on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, marital status, or familial status. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs). Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact the USDA Office of Communications at (202) 720-5881 (voice) or (202) 720-7808 (TDD).
Corrections
If your telephone/FAX number, address, or title has changed since this edition of the "Export Guide" was prepared, please let us know by sending corrections to:
U.S. Department of
Agriculture
Foreign Agricultural Service
Forest & Fishery Products Division
Export Guide Changes
Attn: Karen Dawkins - Room 4647-S
Washington, DC 20250-1000
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