The mission of the Commercial Service is to support U.S. firms - especially small and medium sized companies - in their efforts to increase exports and conduct business abroad. The U.S. Commercial Service offices overseas are usually located in U.S. Embassies or Consulates. We advise U.S. businesses on local trade and tariff regulations, government procurement procedures and business practices; we help identify potential importers, agents and distributors; we assist with resolution of trade and investment disputes; and we recruit and organize trade events.
In New Zealand, commercial specialists with local market expertise can provide US companies with comprehensive market analysis and matchmaking assistance in the following industries:
- Agricultural Machinery and Equipment
- Automotive
- Avionics
- Biotechnology
- Books/Print Items/Publishing
- Chemicals and Plastics
- Construction Machinery
- Defense
- Energy Infrastructure Projects
- Environmental Technology
- Financial Services
- Franchising
- Health Care/Medical Equipment
- Industrial Equipment
- Information Technology
- Management Consulting
- Pharmaceuticals
- Power Generation Equipment
- Scientific Equipment
- Telecommunications
- Travel and Tourism