There are a number of services and publications provided by the U.S. and Honduran governments and private sectors to assist U.S. companies who want to export their products to Honduras.
U.S. Commercial Service in Honduras: www.buyusa.gov/honduras/en/ The U.S. Commercial Service (part of the Commerce Department) offers several useful services to U.S. companies seeking to do business in Honduras, as well as a comprehensive and free publication "Doing Business in Honduras: A Country Commercial Guide", available here. The guide text does not yet reflect the implementation of CAFTA, but should prove invaluable once it is updated.
World Bank Doing Business in Honduras www.doingbusiness.org
U.S. Department of Agriculture Foreign Agriculture Service www.fas.usda.gov
Most online information in Honduras about CAFTA is available only in Spanish. We have noted below which websites offer English language content:
The Honduran National Business Council (COHEP): www.cohep.com (in English) The Honduran National Business Council (COHEP) is the sponsor of this website. COHEP's member trade associations and chambers of commerce represent 85% of the Honduran workforce, and every important sector of the Honduran economy. Visit the Industry Contacts section of this website for detailed contact information.
Secretary of Industry and Commerce Trade Information Portal: www.sic.gob.hn/en/start.aspx New Honduran government bilingual resource with comprehensive information about tariffs, logistics, and forms for doing business in Honduras
Foundation for Investment and Development of Exports (FIDE): www.hondurasinfo.hn (some information in English)
Honduran American Chamber of Commerce: www.amchamhonduras.org (new website will be online in May, 2006)
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Jalapeño chiles are one example of the growing importance of non-traditional agricultural exports.