FAQ

NAITA is a non-profit membership organization committed to increasing knowledge, interest, and activity in international trade in North Alabama. NAITA’s mission is to promote economic growth through international trade education, training and networking.

NAITA holds periodic membership meetings, seminars, and conferences. Each year NAITA hosts an Annual Membership Meeting to start the new year and install board members and officers, World Trade Day in the spring, several Export Controls & Complance Roundtables during the year, and a Holiday Party in December for members and future members. Quarterly International Business Interchange meetings are held at member companies and highlight successful international business strategies.

Meeting locations vary. Please check the Upcoming Events section for meeting details or e-mail naita@naita.org.

Any party actively involved in or interested in international trade is welcome to join NAITA. The current membership is made up of individuals, small businesses, corporations, professional associations, non-profit organizations, state and federal government entities, students, and academia. Please see NAITA Membership Information for membership categories and benefits.

NAITA offers valuable networking with other members and speakers, as well as training to help in growth and development of your international business knowledge and opportunities. Membership also entitles you access to NAITA’s Members Only sections including our online membership directory. Members receive firsthand announcements of all NAITA events and other important international current events as well as the NAITA e-newsletter, NAITA Trade Connection. Further information is available on the Benefits page.

NAITA does not have a physical presence. You may contact NAITA at naita@naita.org.

Check out the Get Ready to Export Video Guide on Export.gov. The series includes an Export Education Guide, Get Ready to Export Video, Market Entry Strategy Video, and Export Planning Tools.

This is a common question; however, the answer varies depending on your product/service, end-user, destination of the export, and other factors. If you intend to export a military product, you will need to check the regulations of the U.S. State Department (ITAR – International Traffic in Arms Regulations). If your product was not designed for the military, you should check the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) of the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry & Security (BIS). Other categories of exports regulated by different government agencies include firearms, drugs, and agricultural items.

Exporters are required to check several lists of persons and companies who are legally prohibited from doing business with U.S. parties. Click here for the new Consolidated Screening List on export.gov.

For further assistance with export licensing, contact naita@naita.org.