CE Cheat Sheet 2026

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1. Which SBA program provides loan guarantees specifically to small businesses seeking to export goods or services? → SBA Export Working Capital Program
2. What document lists controlled goods for export? → Commerce Control List (CCL)
3. Which WIPO treaty specifically governs the international registration of industrial designs? → Hague Agreement
4. Which organization provides the Coface Country Risk ratings used by exporters to assess buyer country creditworthiness? → Coface (Compagnie Française d'Assurance pour le Commerce Extérieur)
5. Which international filing system allows U.S. businesses to seek trademark protection in multiple countries through a single application filed with WIPO? → Madrid System
6. A U.S. software company exporting its products does NOT need to formally register to receive which type of IP protection for its original source code? → Copyright
7. What is the primary purpose of export regulations? → Safeguard national security and control trade
8. Which term describes countries with restrictions on exports? → Sanctioned countries
9. Which U.S. government agency provides export financing and loan guarantees to help American exporters compete globally? → Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM)
10. What tool measures customer satisfaction globally? → Customer satisfaction survey
11. Which is a key component of a marketing plan? → Marketing strategies and budget
12. What is a major factor in selecting a transportation mode for exports? → Cost, speed, and goods characteristics
13. In which situation would a U.S. exporter MOST appropriately use a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) before entering a foreign market? → When sharing proprietary technology or trade secrets with potential foreign partners
14. Under the U.S. de minimis rule (Section 321), what is the maximum value of goods that can enter the U.S. duty-free per shipment per day? → $800
15. What method involves payment after goods are delivered? → Open account
16. Which method helps a company adapt its product to local preferences? → Product adaptation
17. Which EXIM Bank product is best suited for a small U.S. exporter needing to cover a single large export transaction against buyer default? → Single-buyer export credit insurance
18. What term describes the cost to move goods from seller to buyer? → Freight cost
19. A U.S. exporter wants to protect its brand name across all European Union member states without filing separately in each country. What is the correct approach? → Register an EU Trademark (EUTM) through the EUIPO
20. What is a deemed export? → Releasing controlled information to a foreign national
21. What is a Commercial Invoice used for in exports? → Billing document specifying goods and price
22. What is the term for the risk that exchange rate fluctuations will negatively impact the value of an export transaction? → Foreign exchange (FX) risk
23. A U.S. exporter discovers counterfeit versions of its products are being imported into the United States. Which agency can seize those goods at the U.S. border? → U.S. Customs and Border Protection
24. What does 'recourse' mean in export factoring? → The factor can return unpaid receivables to the exporter if the buyer defaults
25. What type of intellectual property protection covers the unique ornamental or aesthetic design of a manufactured product? → Design patent
26. Which incoterm means the seller delivers when goods are placed at the buyer’s disposal at the destination? → DAP
27. Which U.S. federal program offers grants and cost-sharing to help small U.S. businesses participate in international trade shows to find export buyers? → Market Development Cooperator Program (MDCP) / State Trade Expansion Program (STEP)
28. Which classification is needed before exporting goods? → Export Control Classification Number (ECCN)
29. Which factor is most important when selecting a target market? → Size of demand and competition
30. What is the main goal of global sales strategies? → Expand global market share and sales