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Export Readiness Checklist

Use this as a planning aid, not as a substitute for product- or country-specific requirements.

A compact export-readiness checklist for small businesses preparing to sell or ship products internationally.

  1. Choose a target market and customer segment.
  2. Check whether the product, technology, destination, end user, or end use is controlled.
  3. Screen relevant parties using current U.S. government resources.
  4. Research destination-country customs, labeling, standards, and taxes.
  5. Agree on pricing, currency, payment method, and Incoterm.
  6. Choose shipping and fulfillment.
  7. Prepare required export and commercial documents.
  8. Confirm whether an AES/EEI filing or license is required.
  9. Plan returns, warranty, and customer support.
  10. Measure total cost and margin after the first shipments.
Print or save this page and add notes beside each item. The relevant official sources are linked throughout Dragon's import/export guides.