U'S' Commercial Service

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U.S. Commercial Service

• Who We Are What We Do
• North Texas U.S. Export Assistance Center
• www.buyusa.gov/northtexas

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U.S. Commercial Service
U.S. Department of Commerce
Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)
Patent and Trademark
Economics and Statistics Administration
Minority Business Development Agency
International Trade Administration
Manufacturing Services
Market Access Compliance
Import Administration
U.S. Commercial Service
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U.S. Commercial Service

• Our mission
• To promote the export of goods services from
  the United States, particularly by small- and
  medium-sized businesses
• To represent U.S. business interests
  internationally
• To help U.S. businesses find qualified
  international partners

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Our Network What it Can Do For You

• Trade Specialists in 108 U.S. cities and more
  than 150 posts in 80 countries worldwide...

We can...

• Locate international buyers, distributors
  agents
• Provide expert help at every stage of the export
  process
• Help you to enter new markets faster and more
  profitably

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Our ServicesBusiness Counseling

• Help identify your best potential markets
• Help you find potential partners
• Provide information on how to do business in
  target markets (e.g., duties, HS
  codes, VAT, etc.)
• Identify promotional events that will provide the
  best market opportunities
• We bring overseas opportunities to your attention

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Products Services Market Research

• The U.S. Commercial Service Market Research
  Library
• contains more than 100,000 country and industry
• specific market reports, web sites, events, and
  trade
• directory listings.
• Included in the Library
• Country Commercial Guides - Prepared annually by
  U.S. Embassy staff, these guides contain
  information on the business and economic
  situation of foreign countries and the political
  climate as it affects U.S. business and foreign
  investments.
• www.export.gov Click on Market Research

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Products Services Flexible Market Research

• We provide important information on market
  potential and demand trends
• Competition
• Market access
• Regulations and standards
• Distribution practices
• Best sales prospects
• Cultural issues and business protocol
• Key industry contacts

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Finding the Right PartnerGold Key Service

• Pre-screened appointment schedule arranged for
  you before you travel overseas
• Customized market and industry briefings with our
  local Trade Specialists
• Timely and relevant market research
• Post-meeting debriefing with our Trade
  Specialists and assistance in developing
  appropriate follow-up strategies
• Help with travel, accommodations, interpreter
  service, and clerical support

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Finding the Right Partner International Partner
Search

• 1. You provide your marketing materials and
  background on your company
• Then we use our network of international contacts
  to interview potential partners and provide you
  with a list of up to five pre-qualified partners
• Save valuable time and money by working only with
  pre-qualified international partners that are
  interested in selling your products and services.
  
• Obtain high-quality market information on the
  marketability and
  sales potential for your products
  and services.
• Get all this information in 15 days.

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Due DiligenceInternational Company Profile

• Portrays the reliability of a potential partner
• Type of organization
• Year established
• Size
• General reputation
• Principle owners
• Trade references
• Recommendation from Commercial Officers as to the
  suitability of the company as a trading partner

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CONTACT US

• North Texas U.S. Export Assistance Center
• 1450 Hughes Road, Suite 220
• Grapevine, TX 76051
• Tel [phone]
• Fax [phone]
• North.Texas.Office.Box_at_mail.doc.gov

www.export.gov
www.buyusa.gov/northtexas