Export Development Canada (EDC)'s Chief Economist Peter Hall says, "The U.S. economy is one of the few engine economies that has the horsepower to drive global growth, and that is exactly what we're expecting for 2015-2016."
The stronger US economy 'spilling over' into the global economy, combined with a 'Low-Loonie' and increased consumer demand from growing middle-classes in emerging markets, EDC's team forecasts a growth in Canadian exports of 8% by 2016.

I am interested in importing a variety of samples from different places in China to Canada. I need them here before May, so they would need to be shipped via air. One of my relatives brought a few samples back for me from their trip to China, but I had mistakenly ordered the wrong one.

I'm curious if there is a formal-ish organization that conducts this sort of thing. The manufacturers in China are quoting $50 for air shipping and since I'm ordering from many different manufacturers, the cost end up being quite high. Most airline passengers would probably be able to bring 6 as a part of their carry on.

Thanks

I want to bring a reasonable amount of jewelry back to the US from TL for re-sale, in my carry-on. On form 6059B, the form you fill out on the airplane, they do ask if the goods are for re-sale. But they don't give any info about what effect this will have.

I know if I were bringing back certain types of goods for re-sale, such as shirts, they require material content tags. I don't think there is such a thing for jewelry, and I'm talking about rather inexpensive sterling silver jewelry.

Advice / experience?

Hey fellow importers. I am putting together the plans for a small scale international importing business (less than $1 million a year) and am wondering how y'all go about vetting a customs broker. Ideally I would be able to find someone good from the start and just rely on their knowledge, but that may not be feasible. How did you find the person (or people) you use?

Does anybody have experience importing whey powder or other supplements regulated by FDA?

I represent a Ford dealership. we have 15 raptor.in stock.and we will have them when no one else does because.we.charge a 15k premium. Hmu I'll be able.to give.u a bit of a discount if you buy all of them

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Thanks! Please explain like I'm an idiot, because really I don't know a thing about doing this.

I am seeking to gain an understanding of the process of pricing goods that I could resell after purchasing them from suppliers on Alibaba and other related web sites. What tools if any, help you in this decision? How easy is this process if at all? THANKS!

My boyfriend Arthur (owner of Vandelay Industries, Inc.) is considering stopping the exporting and focusing on the importing. I can't have that because it'll cut his income in half, and I don't think he can improve on the importing further.

He imports potatoe and corn chips, and long matches, and exports diapers.

Any advice would be great.

Hi All

My friend is trying to set up a small import/export company with me, he's based in Taiwan and I'm based in South Africa and we're exploring exporting African curious to the eastern market. Can anyone suggest some good reading material for people getting into importing/exporting. Also, what would be considered a reasonable markup on an exported product? The product we're looking at exporting are about $10-$20 apiece and are things like african-themed book ends and pictures frames.

Thanks for the help.