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Exporting
What is UK Trade and Investment?
How do I start exporting?
How do I sell in overseas markets?
Which countries should I sell to?
Is my product/service suitable for overseas markets
Where can I find out about export markets for my product?
What help can you offer in researching overseas markets?
Where can I obtain information about exporting and/or overseas markets?
How long will it take to get my first export order?
Where can I find professional export training for my staff?
Is there any grants/financial assistance available for (new) exporters?
Is there any help in exhibiting at trade fairs overseas?
What export controls are there?
What customs documentation is needed for exporters?
What are the employment regulations abroad?
How do I find out about product/service liability regulations in other countries?
How do I find out about regulations about specific subjects in a particular country?
How will I promote/advertise overseas?
How much will I have to spend, to set things up in an overseas market?
I can't speak a foreign language - can you help?
Can you send me any information about what's on offer for exporters?
Can I get help with the paperwork for exporting?
Do you provide sales leads from overseas?
How can I be paid for my exports and how long will it take?
How do I position and price my product/service to make it attractive and competitive in overseas markets?
Can I insure against bad debts when exporting?
How do I arrange packing and shipping for the export market?
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What export controls are there?

DTI Export Control Organisation provides advice on export controls and licensing of certain defence-related goods and technology,details of embargoes and sanctions on a country by country basis, including guidance notes Tel: 020 7215 8070.

The Export Licensing Unit (ELU) of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, is responsible for administering the export licensing of cultural goods from the UK. For information concerning export controls on antiques and works of art, please contact them Tel. 020 7211 6166.

Details of the animal and public health controls on imports and exports of live animals, meat, meat products, semen, embryos and other animal products, plus general information on such trade, are available on the Animal Health and Welfare - International Trade pages on the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) website.

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