This book is a practical and comprehensive guide for anyone planning to import gift items and decorative accessories from Hong Kong. It targets a worldwide audience and caters to all who are interested in importing from that region. In writing this book, the author has used over two and a half decades of his knowledge and experience in international trade. He recently revisited many parts of Asia, including Hong Kong, to stay abreast of the current trends and developments in these countries. "Importing Gifts, Housewares and Decorative Accessories from Hong Kong" includes comprehensive information relevant to and necessary for importing. Hence, this is a practical trade resource for new entrepreneurs and importers who are not familiar with Hong Kong's market potential as well as for others. This book provides useful information on the following: overview of the gift industry in the United States of America and Hong Kong, setting up an import business, business planning and marketing, sources of financing, finding Hong Kong manufacturers and exporters, sources of information, trade shows, potential sources of selling in the USA, business travel, international modes of payment (such as letters of credit), shipping, trade statistics, and more. This publication also provides useful web sites and other contact information in the USA and Hong Kong. The author's other published works include: . Import and Export of Apparel and Textiles; Part I: Export to USA, Part II: Import from Pakistan . Import and Export of Hand Knotted Oriental Rugs; Part I: Export to USA, Part II: Import from Pakistan . Allama Mashriqi and Dr. Akhtar Hameed Khan: Two Legends of Pakistan . Pakistan's Freedom and Allama Mashriqi: Statements, Letters, Chronology of Khaksar Tehrik (Movement), Period: Mashriqi's Birth to 1947 . Articles on Allama Mashriqi and the Khaksar Tehrik, which have been published in Pakistani newspapers .The author is currently working on additional books on international trade