JCSM Shareware Collection 1993 November/JCSM Shareware Collection - 1993-11.iso/cl060/japanj.lzh/JAP32

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                WHERE TO RECEIVE EXPORT COUNSELING

          Trade Information Center (TIC):  The U.S. Government
          interagency Trade Promotion Coordinating Committee has
          established a comprehensive, one-stop information center
          for U.S. companies seeking information on Federal programs
          and activities that support U.S. exports, including
          information on overseas markets and industry trends.  The
          center provides detailed information on the resources
          available through the publication Export Programs:  A
          Business Directory of U.S. Government Resources.  Also
          provided is a computerized calendar of U.S.
          Government-sponsored domestic and overseas trade events.
          For more information, contact the TIC at 1-800-USA-TRADE.

          U.S. Department of Commerce/International Trade
          Administration (ITA):  ITA offers assistance and
          information to help U.S. exporters.  ITA units include
          country (International Economic Policy -- IEP) and industry
          (Trade Development -- TD) experts and domestic and overseas
          commercial offices (U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service --
          US&FCS), each promoting products and offering services and
          programs for the U.S. exporting community.

          The Japan Export Information Center (JEIC):  The Office of
          Japan is the country-specific (IEP) expert on Japan in ITA.
          The Office of Japan performs two separate and distinct
          functions:  trade policy and trade promotion.  The former
          involves the development and implementation of bilateral
          and multilateral trade policy and commercial strategies.
          The latter function is performed by the recently
          established JEIC.  The JEIC offers business counseling and
          provides current and accurate information on exporting to
          Japan.  The JEIC provides information on doing business in
          Japan, market entry alternatives, market information and
          research, product standards and testing requirements,
          tariffs, and nontariff barriers.  The staff also maintains
          a commercial library and is available to participate in
          private- and government-sponsored seminars on various
          aspects of doing business in Japan.  Contact the JEIC at
          [phone].

          Trade Development (TD):  TD industry specialists work with
          manufacturing and service industry representatives and
          associations to identify trade opportunities and obstacles
          by product or service, industry sector, and market.  They
          also develop export marketing plans and programs.  To
          assist U.S. business in its export effort, industry experts
          conduct executive trade missions, trade fairs, marketing
          seminars, and business counseling.  Seven major industry
          sector offices offer export promotion services:  Aerospace,
          Automotive and Consumer Goods, Basic Industries, Capital
          Goods and International Construction, Science and
          Electronics, Services, and Textiles and Apparel.  A
          cross-sectoral unit, Trade Information and Analysis,
          provides statistical data and analyses useful in export
          promotion.  To identify an industry specialist, call (202)
          377-1461 or contact the Japan Export Information Center at
          [phone].

          U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service (US&FCS): Established
          to help U.S. firms compete more effectively in the global
          marketplace, the US&FCS has a network of trade specialists
          in 68 U.S. cities (district offices) and 67 countries
          worldwide.  US&FCS offices provide information on foreign
          markets; agent/distributor location services; trade leads;
          financing aid; and counseling on business opportunities,
          barriers, and prospects abroad.  District office trade
          specialists can provide the business community with local
          export counseling and a variety of export programs and
          services, including the Export Qualifier Program.  In this
          program, specialists help firms determine their readiness
          to export through a computerized program.  Specific
          recommendations are proposed to help strengthen and enhance
          a company's exporting ability.  For the telephone number of
          your local district office, contact the Japan Export
          Information Center at [phone] or call (202)
          377-4767.

          Office of Export Trading Company Affairs:  This office has
          the Federal role in promoting the formation and use of
          export trading companies and export management companies,
          and offers information and counseling to businesses and
          trade associations regarding the U.S. export intermediary
          industry.  The office also administers the Export Trade
          Certificate of Review program, which provides limited
          antitrust protection to U.S. firms for joint export
          activities that can lower expenses and increase profits.
          For more information, call [phone].

          U.S. Department of Commerce/Bureau of Export Administration
          (BXA):  BXA is responsible for control of exports for
          reasons of national security, foreign policy, and short
          supply.  Licenses on controlled exports are issued and
          seminars on U.S. export regulations are held domestically
          and overseas.  For information, call [phone].

          U.S. Department of Commerce/National Oceanic and
          Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)/National Marine Fisheries
          Service (NMFS):  NMFS specialists work with fishing
          industry representatives and organizations to facilitate
          access to foreign markets.  In cooperation with US&FCS,
          NMFS assists exporters seeking to find and explore new
          opportunities for export of fish and fish products,
          especially to the Japanese and European markets.  It also
          provides inspection services for fishery exports and issues
          U.S. Government certification.  Contact the Office of Trade
          and Industry Services at [phone] and Export
          Inspection Services at [phone].

          U.S. Department of Agriculture/U.S. Trade Assistance and
          Planning Office (TAPO):  TAPO is a single contact point
          within the Foreign Agricultural Service for agricultural
          exporters seeking foreign market information.  The office
          also counsels firms that believe they have been injured by
          unfair trade practices.  Contact TAPO at [phone].

          Small Business Administration/Export Legal Assistance
          Network (ELAN): ELAN is a nationwide group of attorneys
          with experience in international trade who provide free
          initial consultations to small businesses on export-related
          matters.  Contact ELAN at [phone].

          Small Business Administration/Small Business Institutes
          (SBI):  SBIs provide international trade counseling and
          management assistance to eligible small businesses.
          Contact the Office of Business Development at (202)
          205-7414.

          Export-Import Bank of the United States/Services for Small
          Businesses:  Eximbank offers briefing programs which are
          available to the small business community, including
          regional seminars, group briefings, and individual
          discussions held both within the bank and around the
          country. Eximbank offers a special toll-free hotline to
          provide information on the availability and use of export
          credit insurance, guarantees, and direct and intermediary
          loans extended to finance the sale of U.S. goods and
          services abroad.  Contact the hotline at 1-800-424-5201.

          Export-Import Bank of the United States/City-State Program:
          Eximbank works with state and local government agencies to
          offer export counseling and financial assistance to the
          businesses in their jurisdictions.  Cooperative programs
          currently operate in three cities (Columbus, Los Angeles,
          and Tucson) and eight states (California, Maryland,
          Massachusetts, Nevada, Michigan, Texas, Utah, and
          Washington) and the Port Authority of New York/New Jersey.
          New programs are being established in North Carolina,
          Oklahoma, and Pennsylvania.  For more information, contact
          [phone].

          Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC)/Investor
          Services:  Investor services is an OPIC initiative designed
          to assist smaller U.S. firms with their overseas investment
          planning and implementation needs.  Fee-based services
          provide counseling to American firms on business plan
          development, project structuring, joint venture partner
          identification, and location of project financing services.
          Contact Investor Services at [phone].