Exporting Household Furniture to the United States Of America

1. The Nature of the American Furniture Market
Size and Growth of the American Furniture Market
Suitability of Products for the American Market
Product Liability, Standards and Labeling

2. Export-readiness

3. Promotion
Attractive and Informative Promotional Literature in English.
Furniture Exhibitions
Advertising in the Trade Press
Internet and E-Commerce
Promotional Direct Mailings
How to Establish a First Contact with a Targeted Client/Partner?
Invite Prospective Clients to Visit your Factory

4. Distribution Channels
Direct to Furniture Retailer(s)
Direct Sales to Consumers (End-users)
Buying Groups
Direct to OEM
Use of an Import-Distributor
Interior Designers
Selling to the Hospitality Market
Establish your Own US Sales Organization and Distribution Network
Manufacturing in the USA and Other Non-conventional Exporting Channels

5. Export Logistics and Costs
Ocean Shipping
Custom Clearance, Tariffs and Fine-distribution
Damages and Defects

6. Export Financing

Appendix: Standard Setting/Testing Institutions