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The Trade Information Center (TIC) is a comprehensive resource for information on all U.S. Federal Government export assistance programs. The Center is operated by the International Trade Administration of the U.S. Department of Commerce for the 20 federal agencies comprising the Trade Promotion Coordinating Committee (TPCC). These agencies are responsible for managing the U.S. Government's export promotion programs and activities.
INFORMATION AVAILABLE FROM THE CENTER
The Trade Information Center, the first stop for U.S. exporters in the federal government, provides:
- Referrals and information on all U.S. Federal Government export assistance programs. View our 2000 Export Programs Guide: A Business Guide to Federal Export Assistance. This book describes the resources available to you from the 20 federal agencies that help U.S. companies develop their export potential. Contact information and hyperlinks are included on our online version.
- General export counseling. New-to-Export firms should start with our Frequently Asked Questions to find answers to the most commonly asked exporting questions and links to the most-used resources. Also, take a look at "Ask the TIC," articles of interest written by International Trade Specialists and published in Export America.
- Sources of international market research and trade leads. Find trade leads in our Internet Guide to Export Trade Leads, a list of web sites providing trade lead information.
- Calendar of overseas and domestic trade events and activities. View the calendar of Overseas Trade Missions sponsored by the U.S. Department of Commerce. Access Commercial Service Calendar to learn about international trade events supported by one or more U.S. Government agencies.
- Advice on Export Licenses and Controls.
- Country-specific export counseling and assistance for Western Europe, Asia, Western Hemisphere, Africa, and the Near East on commercial laws, regulations, business practices, distribution channels, business travel, and other market information. Check for information on the Country or Region where you would like to export and find links to other information resources.
- Lists of opportunities and best prospects for U.S. companies in individual markets. View our list of Top Targets for U.S. exporters worldwide.
- Import tariffs/taxes and customs procedures. Find Tariff Information for your product on the internet where available.
- Assistance in overcoming commercial difficulties in doing business abroad.
- U.S. government and foreign contact information related to sources of export assistance. Use the National Export Directory to locate all U.S. Government trade-related offices around the United States, as well as state and local export program offices. Use our Foreign Trade Offices Database to find contact information for foreign embassies, consulates, and trade offices located in the United States and customs offices abroad.
- Lists of trade Publications and export software. Find a listing of useful Export Software to expedite your work. See a database of Trade Related Publications.
HOW TO REACH THE TRADE INFORMATION CENTER
The Trade Information Center can be reached through a nationwide toll-free number: 1-800-USA-TRADE (1-800-872-8723). The Center is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (EST).
THE AWARD WINNING TRADE INFORMATION CENTER
Wendy Smith, Director, accepting the TIC's 1998 Silver Medal Award from
former Secretary of Commerce William Daley and
Deputy Undersecretary of International Trade Timothy Hauser
The Trade Information Center is the winner of the 1998 Silver Medal Award, selected by the Secretary of Commerce for exceptional performance characterized by noteworthy or superlative contributions which have a direct and lasting impact within the Department of Commerce.
Trade Information Center Staff, July 2001 |