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August 27 - September 2, 2010

Bureau of Economic Analysis: This division of the Dept. of Commerce offers a wide range statistics, facts and figures regarding the U.S. economy in all sectors.
Codes of Conduct: International rulings on child labor law and other apparel-related production issues.
Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation: Provides excellent data and industry profiles and forecasts.
Los Angeles Export Center of the United States Department of Commerce: Assists Southern California companies in successfully selling products and services internationally. They offer customized services to assist U.S. companies locate representation in the international markets. They work directly with their overseas offices located in American embassies, consulates and trade centers.
Office of Textile & Apparel (OTEXA): Continues to offer incentives and information to become an exporter. Start with the "How to Export" area.
Trade Rules & Regulations: Garment care label specs and a variety of other garment related consumer requirements are posted on Federal Trade Commission site.
U.S. Customs: An overview of importing and exporting issues related to the U.S. Customs Service. You will find links with information on duty rates, HTS, rulings and regulations, small importer, publications and forms.
U.S. International Trade Administration: Interactive trade and tarrif database