Country Profile

United states of america or usa, is located in the central north america. Federal constitutional republic, usa is bordered with mexico in the southern side and by canada to the northern one. Comprised of fifty states and a federal district, usa is the third largest country by area and population. USA is widespread on a total area of 9,826,630 sq km, comprising 9,161,923 sq km land area and 664,707 water area. One of the most technologically feasible nation, usa economy is characterized as the largest economy in the world. USA is recognized as a reliable supplier of agricultural products, chemicals, automobile and machines in throughout the global arena. Canada, mexico, japan, china and uk are major exporting nations.

Snapshot

Economic Overview

• Largest and most technologically powerful economy in the world.
• Capitalistic, free market-oriented mixed economy where individuals and business firms make most of the decisions.
• Service sector contributes most to the GDP.
• The largest sector is service, which employs roughly three quarters of the work force.
• The sub-sectors are financial services, travel, trade, government services and entertainment.
• Regular increase in imports from the countries with a very low production cost.
• Economic activity varies greatly across the country.
• Fueled by an abundance in natural resources, such as coal, petroleum, and precious metals.
• Top producer of corn, soy beans, rice and wheat.
• Third largest tourist industry in the world.
• Leading export of automobiles, airplanes, steel, and electronics.

International Trade
Major Export Items
Agricultural Products, Foods, Feeds and Beverages, Automotive Vehicles, Engines and Parts, Industrial Supplies (Organic Chemicals), Transistors, Aircraft, Motor Vehicle Parts, Computers, Telecommunications Equipment.

Main Destinations of Exports
Canada, Mexico, Japan, UK, China

Major Import Items
Agricultural Products, Foods, Feeds and Beverages, Industrial Supplies (Crude Oil), Computers, Telecommunications Equipment, Motor Vehicle Parts, Office Machines, Electric Power Machinery, Automotive Vehicles, Engines and Parts, Clothing, Medicines, Furniture, Toys.

Main Origins of Imports
Canada, China, Mexico, Japan, Germany

Contacts of Trade Ministries/ Associations

Business Visa Rules
The documents required for Business Visa (B-1) are as follows:

• Invitation letter from the US counterpart/Company with which you are going to conduct business.
• Letter from your employer or company that is sending you to the U.S.
• Exchanges of correspondence with U.S. purchasers, suppliers or contacts.
• Recent contracts, bills of lading or other documentary evidence of recent imports and exports of purchases.
• Any evidence of arrangements for lodging and appointments already made in the U.S. in preparation for your trip.
• Incorporation documents and business license(s).
• Tax statements for the last two years.
• Bank transaction statements detailing all deposits and withdrawals for the last 6 months. Include your personal and company accounts, along with evidence that you haveauthority to draw on the company accounts.
• Any copies of recent advertising brochures or publications.

Business Hours

• Opening hours for shops, offices and banks vary from city to city and from state to state. In general, stores and shopping malls are usually open from 10.00 am to 9.00 pm from Monday to Saturday and on Sundays from midday until 5.00 pm.
• 9.00 am to 5.00 pm - Offices (Monday to Friday)
• 9.00 am to 3.00 pm - Banks (Monday to Friday and until lunch-time on Saturda

Public Holidays