Research, Citation, & Class Guides: Project EOS: Market Access

Tariffs

When determining the accessibility of a market, consider tariffs, standards and regulations, and trade agreements.

EU Tariffs (European Commission)
Provides information on tariffs and other import measures applied to a given product imported into the EU.
Export.gov
Find information on US exports, fair trade agreements, regulations, and more.
Market Access Map (International Trade Centre)
Provides information about customs tariffs, tariff rate quotas, trade remedies, rules and certificates of origin, bound tariffs of WTO members, non-tariff measures and trade flows. Registration is required. Individuals in developed countries have only limited access to data.
Taxation and Customs Union (European Commission)
The site contains background notes on tax and customs policy initiatives in the European Union as well as the latest speeches and press releases.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
One of the world's largest law enforcement organizations charged with keeping terrorists and their weapons out of the U.S. while facilitating lawful international travel and trade.
World Trade Organization
The only global international organization dealing with the rules of trade between nations.

European Commission
Represents the general interest of the EU and is the driving force in proposing legislation, administering and implementing EU policies, enforcing EU law and negotiating in the international arena.
Foreign Trade Regulations (US Census Bureau)
Provides detailed statistics on goods and estimates of services shipped from the U.S. to foreign countries.
US International Trade Administration
The goals of the ITA are to strengthen the competitiveness of U.S. industry, promote trade and investment, and ensure fair trade through the rigorous enforcement of trade laws and agreements.
Standards Map (International Trade Centre)
Enables users to explore and compare over 120 sustainability standards. Registration is required. Individuals in developed countries have only limited access to data.
US Federal Trade Commission
The mission of the FTC is to prevent business practices that are anticompetitive or deceptive or unfair to consumers; to enhance informed consumer choice and public understanding of the competitive process; and to accomplish this without unduly burdening legitimate business activity.
US Food and Drug Administration
The FDA is responsible for protecting the public health by assuring the safety, efficacy and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, medical devices, the nation’s food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation.