This document summarizes the services provided by the U.S. Commercial Service to help American businesses export their goods and services internationally. The Commercial Service has offices in over 80 countries to provide trade counseling, market intelligence, business matchmaking, and advocacy assistance. Services include helping companies develop export strategies, find international partners, understand regulations and documentation, and attend major trade shows and aerospace events around the world. Contact information is provided for the North Carolina offices in Greensboro, Raleigh, and Charlotte that can help local companies connect to global opportunities.

1. The World is Open for
Your Business.
Let the U.S. Commercial Service
connect you to a world of opportunity.

2. Let Us Help You Export.
With 165 offices in U.S. Embassies and consulates in
82 countries, the U.S. Commercial Service of the U.S.
Department of Commerce’s International Trade
Administration can assist you to connect with
international buyers worldwide.

3. A Global Network to Assist you grow sales
 Trade Counseling. Get the information and advice you need
to succeed.
 Market Intelligence. Target the best market opportunities.
 Business Matchmaking. Connect with the right partners and
prospects.
 Commercial Diplomacy. Ensure your products and services have
the best possible prospects for success in international markets.

4. Proven Expertise: Trade Counseling
Get the information and advice you need to succeed.
 Planning an Export Strategy.
 Legal and Regulatory Issues.
Understand and comply with global
product standards, certification requirements,
electricity regulations, and packaging laws.
 Documentation and Product Requirements.
– Verify tariff rates and import fees; determine
your product’s Schedule B and HS numbers.
 Trade Problems.
– Get assistance with customs-related issues.

5. Finding International Partners
Gold Key
International Partner
Search

6. Trade Counseling and Resources for Aviation
Companies
 Trade Counseling – export licensing
questions/guidance
 Gold Key Service – meetings with overseas airlines,
MROs, representatives/distributors, MODs, etc.
 Aerospace Executive Service – Gold Key Service-type
presence at major overseas show.
 Advocacy – U.S. Government advocacy and assistance
when bidding on overseas procurements.

7. Upcoming Air Shows 2011-2012
• NBAA • FIDAE
October 10-12, Las Vegas March 27-April 2, Chile
• Seoul Air Show • LAAD
October 18-23, Seoul, S. Korea April 10-12, Brazil
• Dubai Air Show • Aircraft Interiors
Nov. 13-17, UAE April 27-29, Hamburg
• Airshow China • Defense & Aerospace Trade
Nov. 16-21, China Mission
• DefExpo May 5-11, Turkey
Jan. 19-22, India • EBACE
• Singapore Air Show May 14-16, Switzerland
Feb. 14-19, Singapore • ILA – Berlin Air Show
June 19-24, Berlin

8. Upcoming Air Shows 2011-2012 (Continued)
 Africa Aerospace & Defense
Sept. 19-23, South Africa
 Aerospace Supplier Trade Mission
Oct. 8-12, Mexico
 Milipol
Nov. 26-28, Qatar
 Aeromart Toulouse
Dec. 4-6, France

9. Aerospace Executive Service at Singapore Air
Show
 February 13-17, 2012
 Participation Includes:
– Pre-scheduled meetings with potential partners, distributors, and end
users
– Individual kiosk space within the U.S. Pavilion for displaying company
literature and posters and conducting meetings
– Pre-show breakfast briefing on February 13
– Daily transportation to and from AES hotel and SAS
– One show entry pass per company representative
– U.S. Exhibitors Welcome Reception and U.S. VIP reception
– Meetings with Commercial Service aerospace and defense industry
specialists from U.S. Embassies and Consulates across Asia
– And more!
 More information: Contact Stephanie.Heckel@trade.gov

10. export.gov/northcarolina

11. Contact us today
www.export.gov/northcarolina
Greensboro, Raleigh, Charlotte U.S Export Assistance Centers (USEAC)
Stephanie Heckel
Greensboro
Stephanie.Heckel@trade.gov
Phone: 336.333.5345
Frances Selema
Raleigh
Frances.Selema@trade.gov
Phone: 919.281.2753
George Thomas
Charlotte
george.thomas@trade.gov
704 333 4886 ext 223