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Regional
International Trade Resources
If you are thinking
about exporting, and need help to proceed, contact:
International Trade Alliance
(ITA)
801 W. Riverside Avenue, Suite 220, Spokane, WA 99201
Phone     (509) 459-4127 , Fax (509) 747-0077.
The International Trade Alliance (ITA) is a non-profit economic
development organization of the Spokane Region. The ITA provides essential
information on international trade, trends, and support programs for its
members. The ITA mission is to develop and expand international markets
and trade for businesses while enhancing the image and competitiveness of
the region as an international community with global attitude, awareness
and communication strategies. They provide support to their members
through business seminars and conferences, contacts within the
international community, and a quarterly newsletter.
 ITA
Trade Assistance Help Desk (509) 459-4127
The Spokane Airport Board obtained a Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) Designation
in 1997. This site includes Spokane Intl. Airport, Airport Bsns. Park,
and Felts Field Airport. This designation allows businesses to import
components subject to high duty rates, integrate them into final
products in the FTZ, and allows the duty on them to be assessed at the
lower rate applicable to the final product. Contact the ITA
at: 509-459-4123 for more information.
Port of Seattle
(509) 742-9362, offers information on shipping goods internationally.
Spokane International Translation and Language Service, Inc.
315 W. Mission Ave., Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 327-8064
Offers services of experienced translators and interpreters to
industries throughout the Inland Northwest in over 80 languages.
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U.S. Commercial Services - U.S. Department of Commerce
U.S. Export Assistance Centers (USEAC)
The U.S. Commercial Service's USEACs can help experienced and new
exporters identify and qualify leads for potential buyers, distributors,
joint venture partners and licensees from both private and public sources.
The extensive USEAC network of domestic and international commercial
offices attached to U.S. Embassies can help reach 95% of current
markets for U.S. products. USEAC Offices combine the export promotion and
finance services of the U.S. Commercial / U.S. Dept. of Commerce, the
Export Finance Assistance Center of Washington and the U.S. Small Business
Administration.
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Seattle Regional Office
4th and Vine, 2601 4th Avenue, Suite 320
Seattle, WA 98121
Phone:
(206) 553-5615,
E-Mail:
seattle.office.box@mail.doc.gov
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U.S. Dept. of Commerce -
Eastern Washington Region
801 W. Riverside Avenue, Suite 220, Spokane, WA 99201
Phone:
(509) 353-2625, Fax: (509) 353-2449,
E-Mail:
spokane.office.box@mail.doc.gov
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U.S. Dept. of Commerce -
Idaho (including Panhandle area)
700 West State Street, 2nd Floor, Boise, ID 83720
Phone:
(208) 334-3857, Fax: (208) 334-2783,
E-Mail:
boise.office.box@mail.doc.gov
Area Colleges
Many colleges offer undergraduate and graduate level classes in
international trade. Those in the area include Eastern Washington
University, Gonzaga University, Washington State University and
Whitworth College, all of which have very active international programs.
If you are thinking about exporting, but not sure how to
proceed:
Exporting 101 - by
the International Trade Alliance, offers an Export Readiness
Assessment Test, and guidance on developing an export strategy, a
marketing plan, and an excellent description of the process.
Why Go Global?
Spokane Area Business Information Center (BIC)
801 W. Riverside Avenue, Suite 240, Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 353-2800
The BIC has a large reference library which includes international trade
resources,
financing sources, and information on how to market your product or
service around the world. There is a great deal of information on
specific countries, as well as language audio and video tapes to learn
Spanish, German, and Japanese. All culture awareness and language materials were carefully prepared by Vedia - a Canadian translation agency
SCORE
Free counseling by members of SCORE, the Service Corps of Retired
Executives is available at the BIC. Several SCORE counselors have
considerable experience in foreign trade. To schedule an appointment,
call (50..., and ask for an international specialist.
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Bureau of Export Administration
101 Park Center Plaza, Suite 1001
San Jose, CA 95115
(408) 998-7402
Assists in obtaining Individual Validated Licenses (IVLs), knowledge of
export administration regulations, and counsels on development of
export management systems.
Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER)
University of Washington,
School of Business Administration
P.O. Box 353200
Seattle, WA 98195-3200
(206) 685-3432
Promotes International educational programs in the Pacific Northwest to encourage international business.
Idaho Dept. of Commerce,
Division of International Business
P.O. Box 83720
700 West State Street
Boise, ID 83720-0093
(208) 334-2470
Promotes expansion of international trade and investment and support of
international tourism, as well as export assistance to Idaho firms.
Trade Adjustment Assistance Center
900 Fourth Ave., Suite 2430
Seattle, WA 98164
(206) 622-2730
A private, non-profit corporation supported by the Commerce Department.
Provides assistance to US manufacturers who have been hurt by foreign
imports. Typical services include market studies, engineering surveys,
cost reduction programs, product development, management information
systems and financial services.
U.S. Customs Service
(509) 353-2833
Primary duties include the assessment and collection of all duties,
taxes and fees on imported merchandise, the enforcement of customs and
related laws, and the administration of certain navigational laws and
treaties.
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U.S. Export Assistance Center
Seattle Regional Office
4th and Vine, 2601 4th Avenue, Suite 320
Seattle, WA 98121
Phone:
(206) 553-5615, E-Mail:
seattle.office.box@mail.doc.gov
Consolidates the export promotion and finance services of the The U.S.
Export Assistance Center (USEAC) consolidates the export promotion and
finance services of the Commercial Service of the U.S. Dept. of
Commerce, the Export Finance Assistance Center of Washington and the
U.S. Small Business Administration. The USEAC offers
help to small businesses in the Northwest who are ready to export. The
USEAC can
help you do custom market research, develop a marketing strategy, find
programs
and trade missions, and financing options.
Washington State Department of Agriculture
Market Development Division
2001 Sixth Avenue, Suite 2600
Seattle, WA 98121
(20...
Promotes export of agricultural products and services. Provides
information on market intelligence, market access and market
development.
Washington State Dept. of Community Trade and Economic Development
Trade and Market Development
2001 Sixth Avenue, Suite 2600
Seattle, WA 98121
(206) 464-7143
Provides services to expand export markets for Washington products and
helps develop new markets for service firms and manufacturers.
Washington State International Trade Fair
999 Third Avenue #1020
Seattle, WA 98104
(20...
Aids business participation in international trade fairs by selecting
key international and domestic trade shows for business participation.
Advises and trains exhibitors, facilitates exhibit design, and
coordinates on-site planning.
Chambers of Commerce
offer a variety of helpful services for small businesses. You can also
check your local phone directory or directory assistance at (20... in Idaho and (509) 555-1212 in Washington for the Chamber in your business area.
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SBA Office of
International Trade has information for companies that are new to exporting, need export financing
information (Lenders or borrowers), or resources. Grow your business through exporting!
SBA's General Export Information and
Resources page includes international trade publications and links, and the USEAC
Trade Events Calendar.
TradeNet Export Advisor
is an SBA-led, interagency Internet site designed to provide ‘one-stop’
access to international trade information for America’s small
businesses. Access a wide range of trade information from government
and industry, including export market research, export laws, business
opportunities, financing information, federal forms, and trade shows
and events.
Another excellent
SBA-sponsored Web site with international trade information is
www.business.gov.
The
FirstGov web portal has over 1000 listings on International Trade, and
includes information on the following:
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Common Questions
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Exports
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Export Market Information
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Financing, Insurance and Investment
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Imports
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Laws & Regulations
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Publications/Contacts
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Taxes for Overseas Employees
www.AssessYourInternationalRisk.org is designed to provide small
businesses with information that will help them determine what insurable
exposures they may encounter in doing business overseas. These can range
from credit and liability risks with unknown customers to workers'
compensation laws, which can vary widely. ATA Carnet
The United States Council for International Business advances the
global interests of American companies doing business internationally through the ATA
Carnet System. ATA Carnet is an international customs document, the
Merchandise Passport that facilitates temporary imports (those returning within
12 months) into foreign countries. It reduces costs to the exporter, simplifies customs
procedures, and facilitates reentry to the U.S.
Looking
for Export Statistics by State? The Trade
Promotion Authority has great export information on all 50 states.
Canada's
10-Digit Harmonized Tariff System Number Requirement - effective
May 1, 2002
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