Assistance to U.S. Exporters by Increased Foreign Acceptance of U.S. Test Results and Certification

摘要

The report identifies 18 U.S. industries (different products, materials or services) that have export problems relating to foreign unacceptability of U.S. test results or U.S. certifications or where test methods differ in the U.S. and the foreign country. These non-tariff barrier export problems are explained and categorized. The countries involved, which are primarily Japan and in Europe, are identified for each product. The sources of information included over 100 contacts with trade associations, individual companies, and government agencies. The sample questions included the determination of whether the industry or company wanted assistance from the U.S. Government to negotiate bilateral arrangements with other countries regarding the acceptance of the U.S. test data and U.S. certifications.