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Government Regulation

When selling online to customers overseas, government regulations on import/export, tax issues and customs rules are a top concern for e-commerce businesses. Read on for useful links to official government websites and resources for doing business with foreign countries and with China specifically.

Gov Resources and  Regulations for American Merchants USA specific information on doing business with China.

U.S. Government Resources

U.S. Commercial Service – Trade specialists from the embassy in Beijing offer business counseling services, such as assistance with exporting goods to China and market entry strategies.
http://www.buyusa.gov/china/en/

International Trade Administration (ITA) – Part of the Department of Commerce, provides information and services related to U.S. international trade policy. http://trade.gov/index.asp

Export.gov – Brings together resources from across the U.S. government to assist businesses with their international sales strategies in order to succeed globally. http://www.export.gov/index.asp

USA-China Chamber of Commerce – This non-profit organization is dedicated to developing increased trade between China and the US and offering assistance to American companies looking to expand their business into China. http://www.usccc.org

The International Trade Administration offers useful China resources, such as their Guide to doing business in China and their China Compulsory Certification (CCC) Mark Guide for manufactured products, such as computers and appliances.

Chinese Government Resources

Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in the U.S.
http://www.china-embassy.org/eng/

The Economic and Commercial Counselor’s Office of the PRC in the U.S.
http://us2.mofcom.gov.cn/index.shtml

Gov Resources and  Regulations for Canadian Merchants Canada specific information on doing business with China.

Canada in China – Find information about conducting business with China, including export resources, controlled goods, permits and international trade agreements.
http://geo.international.gc.ca/asia/china/trade/trade-commissioner-service-en.asp

Canadian Trade Commissioner Service in China – Links to the contact information of all Canadian embassies and consulates in China. Contact them for detailed information on import rules, regulations, licensing, and tariffs, as well as regional market information.
http://www.infoexport.gc.ca/ie-en/OfficeSelection.jsp?cid=512

Chinese Government Resources

Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Canada
http://www.chinaembassycanada.org/eng/

China Gov Websites General information on trade, commerce and foreign affairs from the Chinese State.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs http://www.fmprc.gov.cn/eng

General Administration of Customs http://english.customs.gov.cn

State Economic & Trade Commission http://www.setc.gov.cn

Ministry of Commerce http://www.mofcom.gov.cn/

National Bureau of Statistics http://www.stats.gov.cn

State Administration for Industry & Commerce http://www.saic.gov.cn

General Administration of Quality, Inspection and Quarantine http://www.ciq.gov.cn