TABLE OF CONTENTS
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I.   COMMERCIAL OVERVIEW
-     Overview of Import Market.............................4
-     Brief Synopsis of Commercial Environment .............5
-     Host Country Business Attitude Toward the U.S. .......6
-     Major Business Opportunities .........................6
-     Major Roadblocks To Doing Business ...................8
-     Nature of Local and Third Country Competition ........9

II.  LEADING TRADE PROSPECTS FOR U.S. BUSINESS
-     Best Prospects Products and Services for
      U.S. Exporters .......................................10
III. ECONOMIC TRENDS AND OUTLOOKS
-     Major Trends and Outlook..............................11
-     Principal Growth Sectors..............................14
-     Government Role In the Economy........................14
-     Balance of Payments Situation.........................17
-     Trade and Investment Barriers.........................18
-     Implications for United States........................18
-     Labor Force...........................................21
-     Major Local and Third Country Competitors
      In Specific Sector....................................23
-     Infrastructure Situation Re:
      Goods/Service Distribution............................24
-     Major Infrastructure Projects Underway................25

IV.  POLITICAL ENVIRONMENT
-     Nature of Bilateral Relationship With
      the United States.....................................26
-     Major Political Issues Affecting Business
      Climate...............................................26
-     Brief Synopsis of Political System,
      Schedule For Elections, and Orientation of
      Major Political Parties...............................26

V.   MARKETING U.S. PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
-     Distribution and Sales Channels.......................30
-     Use of Agents/Distributors:  Finding a Partner........33
-     Franchising...........................................36
-     Direct Marketing......................................36
-     Joint Ventures/ Licensing.............................36
-     Steps to Establishing An Office.......................37
-     Selling Factors/Techniques............................38
-     Advertising and Trade Promotion.......................39
-     Pricing Product.......................................40
-     Sales Service/Customer Support........................41
-     Selling to the Government.............................41
-     Protecting Your Product From IPR Infringement.........42
-     Need For a Local Attorney.............................46


VI.  TRADE REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS
-     Tariffs and Import Taxes...............................47
-     Customs Valuation......................................48
-     Import Licenses........................................49
-     Export Controls........................................49
-     Import/Export Documentation............................50
-     Temporary Entry........................................50
-     Labeling, Marking Requirements.........................51
-     Prohibited Imports.....................................54
-     Standards..............................................55
-     Free Trade Zones/Warehouses............................58
-     Special Import Provisions..............................59
-     Membership In Free Trade Arrangements..................60

VII. INVESTMENT CLIMATE
-     Openness to Foreign Investment.........................62
-     Conversion and Transfer Policies.......................63
-     Expropriation and Compensation.........................63
-     Dispute Settlement.....................................63
-     Political Violence.....................................64
-     Performance Requirements/Incentives....................64
-     Right to Private Ownership and Establishment...........67
-     Protection of Property Rights..........................67
-     Regulatory System: Laws and Procedures.................68
-     Bilateral Investment Agreements........................69
-     OPIC and Other Investment Insurance Programs...........70
-     Labor..................................................70
-     Foreign Trade Zones/Free Ports.........................71
-     Capital Outflow Policy.................................71
-     Major Foreign Investors................................71

VIII.  TRADE AND PROJECT FINANCING
-     Brief Description of Banking System....................75
-     Foreign Exchange Controls Affecting Trading............75
-     General Financing Availability.........................75
-     How to Finance Exports/Methods of Payment..............76
-     Available Export Financing and Insurance...............78
-     Project Financing Available............................80
-     List of Banks With Correspondent U.S.
      Banking Arrangement....................................80

IX.  BUSINESS TRAVEL
-     Business Customs.......................................82
-     Travel Advisory and Visas..............................83
-     Holidays...............................................86
-     Business Infrastructure................................86

                    APPENDICES
-     Country Data...........................................87
-     Best Export Prospect Sectors...........................90
-     U.S. and Country Contacts..............................126
-     Market Research........................................132
-     Trade Event Schedule...................................137