Export Organizations & Services

Below is a listing of general and specialized export service links.

• The Trade Compliance Center (TCC) of the International Trade Administration and the U.S. Commercial Service
  For more specialized assistance, please review the following agencies:
• U.S. Department of Agriculture(USDA) - Administers programs that support exports of agricultural products, including initiatives to combat unfair competition.
• Country Directories of International Contacts (CDIC) - Provides the names and contact information for importers, agents, trade associations, and government agencies on a country-by-country basis. Available on the NTDB.
• Customized Market Research (CMR) - Provides a research service to firms with specific information on marketing and conducting foreign business in order to determine marketability, key competitors, possible partners, etc.
• International Trade Administration (ITA) - Commerce Department office that specializes in the facilitation of trade by product or industrial sector.
• Market Access and Compliance (MAC) - MAC officers help U.S. businesses to overcome barriers to trade and investment.
  My Export.com is an exporter referral service that connects exporters to the global marketplace
• Small Business Administration (SBA) - Provides a full range of export assistance services to small businesses just entering the international export market.
• U.S. Trade and Development Agency (TDA) - Helps U.S. businesses obtain grants on a transaction-specific basis for foreign development projects.