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U.S. Commercial Canada has provided the latest updates on work permits and sending workers to Canada, in addition to the latest COVID-19 travel restrictions in this downloadable document. This information is provided directly from Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and includes various links to the latest information. The Government of Canada is closely monitoring…
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Regulatory Violations Regulatory violations can occur for exporters and importers with even the strongest internal compliance policies, operating procedures. They can arise during benign settings, such as a customary periodic compliance review and risk assessment, a diligence request as part of mergers and acquisitions activity, or during consideration of what it may take to service…
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Ground Rules for Made In USA Claims Manufacturers often desire to use the phrase “Made in USA” because it can have a great impact on customer perception. However, it is very often the case that some product and labor inputs come from foreign supply chains. This sort of marking and advertising, therefore, requires compliance with…
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SBA Financing for Small Business Exports The world has changed seemingly overnight and the COVID 19 Pandemic has forever changed how business is conducted. Businesses are still finding ways to grow and innovate; exporting is a key component for many of these companies. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has a suite of loan programs…
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Idaho motorcycle clutch manufacturer finds success working with the US Commercial Service. Rekluse is a motorcycle clutch manufacturer based in Boise, Idaho. The company has used the U.S. Commercial Service’s International Partner Search program to identify new distributors in Germany and the Gold Key program to evaluate market conditions in South America. The company states…
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Mexico recently made important changes to the application of labeling requirements. Mexico has 14 labeling and commercial information technical regulations (Normas Oficiales Mexicanas; NOMs). On October 1, 2020, Mexico eliminated three exemptions to mandatory compliance with labeling requirements. Prior to October 1, companies commonly used a non-commercialization letter to claim an exemption to the requirement…
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NODEC Member Jim Haynes and Rohlig Logistics win the 2020 President’s “E” Award for Service U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross presented Röhlig Logistics. with the 2020 President’s “E” Award for Export Service from his office in Washington, D.C., on October 8, 2020. The President’s “E” Award is the highest recognition any U.S. entity can…
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The Ohio IMAGE Grant is back in 2021! The International Market Access Grant for Exporters (IMAGE) program provides grant funds to eligible business to engage in eligible export promotion activities. Companies can access up to $10,000 in 2021 grant year funds (Oct. 1, 2020 to Sept. 29, 2021) on a reimbursement basis. Activities are eligible…
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Ohio Export Internship Program Click here to apply Overview Finding the time to focus on developing a new market is a challenge for many small businesses. The Ohio Export Internship Program is designed to help businesses overcome this challenge by matching them with highly motivated students, from Ohio universities and colleges, who have taken export-focused…
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For Immediate Release June 4, 2020 Contact: Office of Public Affairs Phone: 202-482-3809 THE INTERNATIONAL TRADE ADMINISTRATION GRANTING RELIEF TO U.S. COMPANIES DURING COVID-19 RESPONSE Significant Cost Reduction Available for Many Key Export and Investment Services Through September 30, 2020 WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the U.S. Department of…
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