Import/Export Trade Resources


	The following is a list of helpful resources for businesses that are interested in exporting their goods and/or services abroad or those businesses interested in importing. Direct Assistance Import/Export for Large Businesses Information Miscellaneous DIRECT ASSISTANCE Empire State Development's International Division Offers overseas trade leads, seminars on practical and up-to-date exporting techniques, free counseling, access to state exhibits in overseas projects. Address: 633 Third Avenue, 33rd Floor, New York, NY 10017 Phone: (212) 803-3704 Fax: (212) 803-3718 E-mail: esdinternational@empire.state.ny.us Website: http://www.nylovesbiz.com/Contacts_and_About_Us/locations.asp OR: Address: 385 Jordan Road, Troy, NY 12180 Phone: (518) 283-1010 Fax: (518) 283-1112 E-mail: esdinternational@empire.state.ny.us Website: http://www.empire.state.ny.us Harlem Export Assistance Center Assists export-ready companies-those with the commitment and resources to establish or expand export operations. Affiliation: U.S. Department of Commerce/ITA Address: 163 West 125th Street, Suite 904, New York NY 10027 Phone: (212) 860-6200 Fax: (212) 860-6203 E-mail: office.harlem@mail.doc.gov Website: http://www.buyusa.gov/harlem/ Manhattan International Development Corporation (MIDC) MIDC coordinates various business organizations, state economic and commercial agencies, bilateral chamber of commerce, trade and business associations and educational institutions so that they might work together to integrate resources to empower the New York City business community. Address: 1555 Third Avenue, Room 202, New York, NY 10128 Phone: (212) 479-7772 Fax: (212) 831-4244 E-mail: info@manhattanidc.org Website: http://www.manhattanidc.org New York U.S. Export Assistance Center A division of the International Trade Administration of the U.S. Department of Commerce. They assist NY and NJ companies in the export of their products and services abroad. Affiliation: U.S. Department of Commerce Address: 20 Exchange Place, 40th Floor, New York, NY 10005 Phone: (212) 809-2677 Fax: (212) 809-2687 Website: http://www.buyusa.gov/nyc/ Email: Office.NewYork@mail.doc.gov NYC Division for International Business The division provides pro bono legal and business consultations to newly arriving foreign companies, but also increases opportunities for existing international businesses. Division for International Business New York City Commission for the United Nations Consular Corps and Protocol Address: Two United Nations Plaza, 27th Floor, New York, NY 10017 Phone: (212) 319-9300 Fax: (212) 319-3430 E-mail: http://www.nyc.gov/html/mail/html/mailmcp.html Website: http://www.nyc.gov/html/unccp/html/home/home.html U.S. Small Business Administration's International Trade Assistance Program Offers technical assistance (counseling and training) and financial assistance to U.S. businesses looking to enter or expand in foreign markets. U.S. Export Assistance Center / U.S. Courthouse Address: 40 Foley Square, Room 3004, New York, NY 10007 Phone: (212) 264-1482 or (631) 454-0764 Fax: (631) 454-0769 Website: http://www.sba.gov/aboutsba/sbaprograms/internationaltrade/index.html back to top IMPORT/EXPORT FOR LARGE BUSINESSES Export-Import Bank of the United States Created in 1934, and established under its present law in 1945, to aid in financing and facilitation of U.S. exports. Its creation was spurred by the economic conditions of the 1930s, when exports were viewed as a stimulus to economic activity and employment. Website: http://www.exim.gov Free Trade Zones FTZ's allow for free entry of exports without customs duties or tariffs. New York City Economic Development Corporation Address: 110 William Street, New York, NY Phone: (212) 312-3600 Fax: (212) 312-3917 Email: fill out this form Website: http://www.nycedc.com Foreign Trade Zone Program covers sites in the United States, in or near a U.S. Customs port of entry, where foreign and domestic merchandise is generally considered to be international commerce and is not subject to customs duties. Affiliation: Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Phone: (212) 435-4260 Website: http://www.panynj.gov New York State Trade Adjustment Assistance Center Partners with manufacturers by offering 50/50 cost sharing of consulting projects, aims at improving firm's overall competitiveness. Address: 117 Hawley Street, Suite 102, Binghamton, NY 13901 Phone: (212) 921-1662 or (607) 771-0875 Fax: (732) 566-7938 or (607) 724-2404 E-mail: nystaacmetro@worldnet.att.net Website: http://www.nystaac.org back to top INFORMATION Global EDGE Resources A directory of international business resources categorized by specific orientation and content. Website: http://globaledge.msu.edu/ibrd/ibrd.asp International Chamber of Commerce The ICC is a world business organization providing information on business topics, conferences, products, statements, services, chambers, marketing, taxation, etc. ICC activities range from arbitration and dispute resolution to making the case for open trade and the market economy system, business self-regulation, fighting corruption or combating commercial crime. Address: 1212 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10036 Phone: (212) 354-4480 Fax: (212) 575-0327 Website: http://www.iccwbo.org Queens Borough Public Library, International Resource Center Contact: Gary E. Strong, Director of Library Services (via E-mail) Address: 41-17 Main Street, 3rd Floor, Flushing, NY 11355 Phone: (718) 661-1229 Fax: (718) 661-1291 Website: http://www.queenslibrary.org/index.aspx?page_nm=International+Resource+Center Hours of operation: Monday 10:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M., Tuesday 1:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., Wednesday 10:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M., Thursday and Friday 10:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M., Saturday 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Sunday 12:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. (Sunday only available from Mid-September to late May). Science, Industry and Business Library (New York Public Library) Address: 188 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016 Phone: (212) 592-7000 E-mail: http://www.nypl.org/research/eref/sibl/erefsibl.cfm Website: http://www.nypl.org/research/sibl/trade/trade.html Trade Mission Online U.S. small businesses interested in using TM OnLine to increase their export opportunities can register in the database and keep their export profile current. Website: http://www.sba.gov/aboutsba/sbaprograms/internationaltrade/tmonline/index.html U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security (U.S. Department of Commerce) Activities include regulating the export of sensitive goods and technologies in an effective and efficient manner; enforcing export control, anti-boycott and public safety laws; cooperating with and assisting other countries on export control and strategic trade issues. Website: http://www.bis.doc.gov/ U.S. Business Advisor (Int'l Trade) A one-stop electronic link to the information and services the government provides for the business community. Website: http://www.business.gov/topic/International_Trade U.S. Customs Service Governs the customs duties and regulations. New York Region Customs Management Center Address: One Penn Plaza, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10119 Phone: (646) 733-3100 Fax: (646) 733-3245 Website: http://www.customs.ustreas.gov/xp/cgov/toolbox/contacts/cmcs/cmc_ny.xml Primary Website: http://www.customs.ustreas.gov U.S. Department of Commerce A comprehensive resource for information on all U.S. Federal Government export assistance programs. Website: http://www.ita.doc.gov/tic United States Agency for International Agency The principal U.S. agency to extend assistance to countries recovering from disaster, trying to escape poverty, and engaging in democratic reforms. Website: http://www.usaid.gov United States Council for International Business Gives business a seat at the table, presenting American business ideas, values and solutions on a wide range of issues - from environment to e-commerce to labor relations - directly to U.S. policy makers and officials in the United Nations, European Union and a host of other governments and groups. Website: http://www.uscib.org Working Capital Guarantee Program Encourages lenders to make working capital loans to small- and medium-sized companies with export potential. New York Regional Office 20 Exchange Place Phone: (GENERAL) (212) 809-2650, (DIRECT) (212) 809-2652 Fax: (212) 809-2646 Website: http://www.exim.gov or http://www.exim.gov/contactus.html World Trade Institute of Pace University Address: 163 William Street, New York, NY 10038 Phone: (212) 346-1181 Fax: (212) 346-1171 Website: http://www.pace.edu/WTI/ back to top MISCELLANEOUS Cargo Clearing Agents / Freight Forwarding Agents Assistance with issues regarding transportation, bottlenecks in the flow of merchandise, and in clearing merchandise out of transportation warehouses. Not all Clearing Agents provide the same range of services and the fees may vary. Assess your need and find an appropriate Agent that will provide service for your specific requirements. Website: http://www.shine-usa.com and http://dmoz.org/Business/Transportation_and_Logistics/Maritime/Services /Agents,_Brokers_and_Charterers/ Consulate & Embassies Worldwide Websites: http://usembassy.state.gov/ http://www.embassyworld.com/embassy/directory.htm Currency Converter Allows you to perform interactive foreign exchange rate calculations on the Internet, using live, up-to-the-minute currency rates. Website: http://www.xe.net/currency/ Informa Telecoms & Media group This site tracks European Internet and new media developments across the continent. Website: http://www.telecoms.com/marlin/20001000461/DISPLAY_SITE_ELEMENT/ siteElementId/20001027139/marlinsource/PDCredirectdirectlyfromVD Federation of International Trade Associations The Federation of International Trade Associations (FITA), founded in 1984, fosters international trade by strengthening the role of local, regional, and national associations (that have an international mission) throughout the United States, Mexico and Canada. Website: http://www.fita.org International Small Business Consortium Provides an Internet based network to help SMEs communicate about business needs, expand their markets, share their resources, knowledge and experience. Website: http://www.isbc.com National Association of Export Companies Founded in New York City 1965, NEXCO's mission is to provide the international trade community with a forum for networking, business solutions and advocacy. Website: http://www.nexco.org Overseas Private Investment Corporation U.S. government agency that insures investment projects against a broad range of political risks, such as inconvertibility, expropriation and political violence. Address: 1100 New York Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20527 Phone: (202) 336-8400 Fax: (202) 408-9859 E-mail: info@opic.gov or smallbiz@opic.gov Website: http://www.opic.gov Trade Consulates Website: http://www.eximkey.com/eximupload/trade.htm back to top