Country Commercial Guides

What are the Country Commercial Guides?

The Country Commercial Guides (CCGs) are a collection of various reporting documents prepared by U.S. government agencies at overseas posts once a year. CCGs contain information on the business and economic situation of foreign countries and the political climate as it affects U.S. business. They cover a complete range of topics from which you have to make a selection to build your own international comparison (see table below).

Topics from the Country Commercial Guides:

• Executive Summary

  Major Trends and Outlook Government Role in the Economy Balance of Payments Situation

  Principal Growth Sectors Infrastructure Situation All Information about Economic Trends and Outlook

• Trade Regulations and Standards

  Trade Barriers Tariff Barriers Internal Tax Customs Valuation Tariffs Import Tax Classification Rules Import Licenses Import/Export Documentation Membership in Free Trade Arrangements

  Standards Labelling, Marking Requirements Prohibited Imports Free Trade Zones/Warehouses Temporary Entry Export Controls Special Import Provisions All Information about Trade Regulations and Standards

• Investment Climate

  Openness to Foreign Investment Conversion and Transfer Policies Expropriation and Compensation Dispute Settlement Board of Investment Incentives Foreign Trade Zones/Free Ports Political Violence Performance Requirements/Incentives Right to Private Ownership and Establishment

  Protection of Property Rights Regulatory System: Laws and Procedures Bilateral Investment Agreements Corporate Markets and Private Investment OPIC and Other Investment Insurance Programs Labour Capital Outflow Policy Major Foreign Investors All Information about the Investment Climate

• General Information

  Commercial Overview Political Environment Marketing U.S. Products and Services Leading Sectors for U.S. Exports and Investment Trade and Project Financing Business Travel Country Information

  Domestic Economy Statistics Trade Statistics Investment Statistics U.S. and Country Contacts Market Research Reports Trade Event Schedule All General Information