Exporting
U.S. Export Assistance Centers
The U.S. Commercial Service is the lead trade promotion agency of the U.S. Government. U.S. Commercial Service trade professionals in over 100 U.S. cities and more than 75 countries help U.S. companies get started in exporting or increase sales to new global markets.
office.phoenix@trade.gov
GPEC International Leadership Council
With quick access to neighboring California, as well as Texas and Mexico, Greater Phoenix offers connectivity to anywhere in the world. This region represents incredible opportunities for international companies looking to relocate or expand to the United States.
info@gpec.org
Arizona District Export Council (DEC)
DEC provides local leadership in international trade through its 30+ member council of international trade veterans and experts, all appointed by the U.S. Secretary of Commerce.
2828 N. Central Avenue, #800
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Arizona Division of the Export Assistance Center
Helps companies plan, develop and execute international sales strategies
480.645.2171
Arizona State Trade Expansion Program (STEP)
The Arizona Commerce Authority runs STEP, which assists Arizona small businesses to enter export markets for the first time or to expand into new markets.
602.845.1200
Mexico Trade Office
5343 N. 16th St., Suite 240, Phoenix, AZ 85016
602.279.9925
Foreign Trade Zones
Foreign-Trade Zones are secure areas under supervision of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) that are considered outside the customs territory of the United States at which special CBP procedures may be used. Foreign and domestic merchandise may be moved into zones for storage, exhibition, assembly, manufacturing, and processing without payment of duties, quota and other import restrictions until the decision is made to enter the goods into the U.S. market. Authority for establishing foreign-trade zones is granted by the Foreign-Trade Zones Board.
As Grantee, the City of Phoenix is responsible for establishing, administering and marketing the Foreign-Trade Zone program for the greater Phoenix area (No.75).
For more detailed information on any of the resources listed above please contact Chief Innovation Officer, Jennifer Mellor at 602.495.6491 or email jmellor@phoenixchamber.com.