Import/Export Resources

The following are government resources and organizations focused on helping manufacturers navigate through the importing and exporting process:

• How to Guide — Overview
• Exporting 101  
• The U.S. Commercial Service helps U.S. companies find new international business partners in worldwide markets   
• Export.gov brings together resources from across the U.S. Government to assist American businesses in planning their international sales strategies and succeed in today’s global marketplace. 
• Importing from outside the US — Requirements 
• Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) is the official export credit agency of the United States and its mission is to assist in financing the export of U.S. goods and services to international markets.
• The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) provides aid, counsel, assistance and protection of small business interests and preserves free competitive enterprise to maintain and strengthen the overall economy of our nation
• International Trade Missions
• Intellectual Property Protection  
• Chamber of Commerce — contact your local chamber for help
• U.S. Trade Representative’s Office 
   

For questions on these resources and organizations, please contact:

Cindy L. Squires, Esq.
Chief Counsel Public Affairs, Director of Regulatory Affairs  
202.737.9766 
http://twitter.com/CLSquires