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BuyUSA
Complying with the Made in USA Standard
Free Trade Agreements (FTAs)
Global Advanced Manufacturing Team
Make Onshoring Great Again Portal
Manufacturing Associations
Manufacturing Month
SelectUSA
Supply Chain Center
Office of Supply Chain Services
Supplier Scouting
U.S. Commercial Service
American Stories of Global Business Success
The United States is Open for Your Business Find the best U.S. Supplier for your Company U.S. businesses are world-class providers of quality, innovative goods, and services. The U.S. Commercial Service connects international companies to the best U.S. suppliers. Located across the United States and in U.S. Embassies and Consulates in nearly 80 countries, the U.S. Commercial Service will help you:
Locate U.S. products, services, and business partners. Building relationships with our clients is important, whether you are looking to import for the first time from the United States or find additional U.S. suppliers. Meet suppliers and partners face-to-face through our business matchmaking service. Participate in trade shows that feature thousands of U.S. companies through our International Trade Program. Find U.S. products, services, and partners that are a good match for your business, whether you initiate a search, or our U.S. clients do. Our supplier catalogs feature U.S. companies that are seeking buyers, partners, agents, and distributors. For more information on our services, contact the office in your country by selecting your region from the dropdown boxes. Or, if you are a U.S.-owned company looking to sell internationally, find out more about our export solutions .
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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is charged with preventing deception and unfairness in the marketplace. The FTC Act gives the Commission the power to bring law enforcement actions against false or misleading claims that a product is of U.S. origin. Traditionally, the FTC has required that a product advertised as Made in USA be “all or virtually all” made in the U.S.
In 1997, following consumer research and public comments, the FTC published an Enforcement Policy Statement on U.S. Origin Claims (the Made in USA Policy Statement) to guide marketers who want to make an unqualified Made in USA claim under the “all or virtually all” standard and those who want to make a qualified Made in USA claim. In this context, an “unqualified” claim is a claim without conditions or caveats. A “qualified” claim is a claim with limitations or other explanations.
In August 2021, the FTC finalized the Made in USA Labeling Rule, (the Labeling Rule), available at 16 C.F.R. Part 323. The Labeling Rule codified the “all or virtually all” standard for labels on products. Marketers are now subject to civil penalties if they use an unqualified Made in USA label on a product that is not “all or virtually all” made in the U.S., including in catalogs or online.
This publication provides additional guidance about how to comply with the “all or virtually all” standard. It also offers some general information about the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) requirement that all products of foreign origin imported into the U.S. be marked with the name of the country of origin.
This publication is the FTC staff’s view of the law’s requirements. It is not binding on the Commission. Links to the Made in USA Policy Statement and the Labeling Rule also can be found at www.ftc.gov/musa .
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Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) The United States currently has 14 Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with 20 countries in force; the links below will take you to their full texts. Please note that FTA countries periodically update their rules of origin, which affects tariff schedules. For the latest rules of origin for each FTA and to learn more about FTA benefits for U.S. companies, visit our FTA Help Center . Calculate the tariff rate to export your product to an FTA country using the FTA tariff tool .
Free Trade Agreements (FTAs)
Our team of U.S. and international industry specialists in 200 global cities is dedicated to enhancing the global competitiveness of the U.S. manufacturing industry, expanding market access, and increasing exports.
How Can We Help You Expand Your Exports? Our team members are experts in international business development and your best resource for business growth and job creation. Learn more about the ways we can assist your firm:
Market Intelligence Our advanced manufacturing specialists on-the-ground in overseas markets prepare short, concise market intelligence reports so that you can learn about your product’s potential in a given market, the market’s business practices, and best prospects for success.
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Trade Counseling International Trade Specialists are available to discuss your company’s exporting needs. Locate an industry specialist near you.
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Our Services From counseling, to matchmaking, to market intelligence, our global network of trade professionals - located throughout the United States and in nearly 80 countries - can help your firm expand your exports.
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Key Resources for U.S. Exporters These resources are comprehensive advanced manufacturing guides, organized by country, market, and subsector.
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Make Onshoring Great Again Portal-Connect with verified U.S. manufacturers, producers, and suppliers. This free tool from SBA helps connect businesses with verified U.S. manufacturers, producers, and suppliers. It’s built to support companies that want to onshore operations, strengthen their supply chains, and source the components they need—all proudly Made in the USA.
American-made isn’t just a label. It’s a commitment to quality, security, and strength.
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Manufacturing Associations
For nearly five decades, the Robotic Industries Association (RIA), AIA-Advancing Vision + Imaging (AIA), and the Motion Control and Motors Association (MCMA), along with A3 Mexico, have played a key role in helping automation technologies become among the most critical tools of the 21st Century. As these technologies have converged, our association has had a convergence of its own. We are now the Association for Advancing Automation (A3), one trade group for the entire automation ecosystem.
Association for Advanced Automation (A3)
NEMA creates and champions products that help people do, achieve, and experience more. Tey are the catalyst that makes the comforts of modern life possible. Their members: modernize and secure the power grid; deliver more resilient, connected, efficient building; systems; and scale distributed energy resources and storage. They represent nearly a half million Americans in all 50 states with a market exceeding $375 billion.
National Electrical Manufacturers Association
PMMI is a global resource for the packaging and processing industry, uniting the industry across the manufacturing supply chain. Their members promote business growth in a variety of industries by developing innovative manufacturing solutions to meet evolving consumer demands. PMMI membership represents more than 1,000 manufacturers and suppliers of equipment, components and materials as well as providers of related equipment and services to the packaging and processing industry.
The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies
AMT focuses on supporting manufacturers with vital information on technological developments, developing winning business models, advocating for a next-generation Smartforce, and building dynamic ecosystems that nurture new concepts and solutions. By addressing these areas, AMT maximizes the development of their members as they adapt to new paradigms and business models and contributes to the overall growth of the manufacturing technology industry.
Association of Manufacturing Technology
Supply chains are what makes the world work.
As the invisible force that connects everything, supply chains ensure that you get the right products at the right place at the right time. They’re always on and always working for you, even in times of disruption.
Because of that, the industry is constantly changing, making it difficult for professionals to remain up-to-speed on the latest trends, advancements and competitive forces needed to make sure your part of the supply chain is optimized to serve customers.
Here at MHI, the nation’s largest material handling, logistics and supply chain association, we work to deliver the latest knowledge, the strongest connections, powerful industry leadership, and the best market access for manufacturing and supply chain professionals. Our 1,050+ members and 18 Industry Groups power research and solution sourcing to drive the innovations you can see at our world-class events.
Material Handling Institute
The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) works for the success of the more than 13 million people who make things in America. The is centered around four values that make our industry strong and America exceptional: free enterprise, competitiveness, individual liberty and equal opportunity. They represent 14,000 member companies—from small businesses to global leaders—in every industrial sector, as an effective resource and advocate for manufacturers across the country.
National Association for Manufacturers
Manufacturing USA was created in 2014 to secure U.S. global leadership in advanced manufacturing by connecting people, ideas, and technology. Manufacturing USA institutes convene business competitors, academic institutions, and other stakeholders to test applications of new technology, create new products, reduce cost and risk, and enable the manufacturing workforce with the skills of the future.
Manufacturing USA
Celebrating Manufacturing Month
Manufacturing Month honors the success of manufacturers who export and encourages other manufacturers in the U.S. to start or expand their foreign sales.
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SelectUSA is the U.S. government program led by the U.S. Department of Commerce that focuses on facilitating job-creating business investment into the United States and raising awareness of the critical role that economic development plays in the U.S. economy. Since its inception, SelectUSA has facilitated more than $270 billion in investment, creating and/or retaining over 240,000 U.S. jobs.
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The Department of Commerce’s First-of-its-Kind Supply Chain Center The Supply Chain Center (SCC), which is housed in the Industry and Analysis unit (I&A), is increasing the resilience of select critical supply chains. We are integrating industry expertise and data analytics to develop innovative supply chain risk assessment tools, coordinating case studies on select critical supply chains, and collaborating with international partners on mutual supply chain priorities.
The SCC seeks to be:
Proactive in getting ahead of supply chain challenges. Strategic in setting priorities for policy action. A force multiplier in improving the effectiveness of U.S. Government investments. A partner to industry in building resilient supply chains and supporting U.S. businesses to lead the industries of the future. Supply Chain Center
Supply Chain Services Who We Are The Office of Supply Chain Services (SCS) supports the mission of the International Trade Administration by delivering expertise on transportation, logistics, and distribution services through industry analyses, cross-sector engagements, and trade policy development and trade negotiations.
Supply chain services are fundamental to the functioning of both U.S. and global supply chains and are essential to the strength and competitiveness of the U.S. economy.
What We Cover Supply chain services include the modes of transportation and the logistics and distribution services that facilitate the movement of goods into, out of, and throughout the United States and around the world. SCS covers a range of transportation industries, including air, maritime and ports, rail, and trucking, as well as logistics and distribution services, such as cold chain, e-commerce, express delivery, franchising, retailing, and warehousing, among others. SCS also focuses on cross-cutting supply chain topics that are key to supply chain resiliency, such as supply chain data initiatives and technologies, as well as interconnected issues such as monitoring supply chain bottlenecks and crises. SCS works closely with U.S. industry, civil society, labor organizations, academia, and international partners on current supply chain services issues.
Explore our industry and cross-cutting pages, as well as the links below, to learn more about supply chain services and cross-cutting areas, including current issues our office is tracking, relevant news updates, reports, and opportunities for engagement with our team and with our ITA and interagency partners.
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Supplier Scouting The U.S. faces supply chain challenges that impact our nation’s security and economic health as well as our well-being and safety. Extensive offshoring and outsourcing have resulted in U.S. manufacturing falling behind. Small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs) are especially challenged with sustaining operations in light of current supply chain conditions. There is a widespread need to find domestic manufacturing suppliers to meet current needs.
The MEP National Network’s (MEPNN) Supplier Scouting service can be applied on a national, regional, or local scale. By leveraging our extensive relationships and knowledge of U.S. manufacturing capabilities, we identify U.S. manufacturers with specific production and technical capabilities and connect them to new customers in the supply chains of larger companies and government agencies. Additionally, we identify and connect domestic suppliers with purchasers, responding to the specific needs of agencies to meet Build America, Buy America requirements.
To learn more about MEP’s role in developing domestic supply chains, visit our webpage – Executive Order on Ensuring the Future Is Made in All of America by All of America’s Workers.
U.S. manufacturers have the capabilities and capacities to produce any item needed by our nation’s supply chains. The MEPNN’s supplier scouting service provides a viable means by which domestic manufacturing suppliers can be catalyzed to produce needed items domestically.
MEP National Network Supplier Scouting Process
Government agencies with supply chain needs can use the MEPNN Supplier Scouting service by completing a Supplier Scouting Opportunity Synopsis form. Companies with supply chain needs should contact their local MEP Center NIST MEP disseminates the information to MEP Centers in every state and Puerto Rico to conduct a nationwide search for U.S. manufacturers with the capabilities and business interests to supply the needed item. The results are summarized by NIST MEP and reported to the organization that submitted the request. MEPNN Supplier Scouting typically takes 30-45 days to return results. Contact your local MEP
Connecting Businesses to Global Markets Our global network of experienced trade professionals is located throughout the United States and in U.S. Embassies and Consulates worldwide. Whether you’re looking to make your first export sale or expand to additional markets, we offer the expertise you need to connect with lucrative opportunities and increase your bottom line.
Worldwide Recognition: As the U.S. government, we can open doors that no one else can in markets around the world.Global Network: Our unmatched global network with trade experts in more than 80 countries can provide you with on-the-ground knowledge and connections.Results Driven: Our expert, customized counseling is unparalleled and designed to help you succeed in global markets.Find the U.S. office closest to you
Eligibility Overview U.S. Commercial Service (CS) - Mission Statement
U.S. Commercial Service (CS) assists and advocates for U.S. businesses in international markets to foster U.S. economic prosperity. Utilizing our network of trade promotion and policy professionals located in over 80 countries and 100 U.S. locations, CS promotes U.S. exports, especially among small and medium-sized enterprises; advances and protects U.S. commercial interests overseas; and attracts inward investment into the United States.
CS’s Client Eligibility Policy (CEP) is consistent with the U.S. Department of Commerce’s strategic goal to drive U.S. innovation and global competitiveness by increasing U.S. exports and ensuring more U.S. regions and workers benefit, including those from underserved communities.
Eligibility Overview U.S. & Foreign Commercial Service (US&FCS) statutorily is authorized to provide export promotion assistance only to U.S. exporters as defined in the statute.1 To determine eligibility for our assistance, please review each section.
U.S. Policy Goals
CS will decline requests for assistance in circumstances where providing such assistance would be contrary to applicable U.S. laws and regulations, federal government policy, or U.S. Department of Commerce policy.
1 Please see 15 U.S.C. § 4721. United States and Foreign Commercial Service .
CS Eligibility Details
Kansas Manufacturer Overcomes Hurdles for Nigerian Sale Hornet Cutting Systems , located in Valley Center, Kansas, designs, engineers, services, and manufactures CNC plasma and waterjet cutting machines for numerous industries including transportation, manufacturing, and steel.
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Ohio Clamp Manufacturer’s Export Sales Take Off Clampco Products, Inc. is an employee-owned industrial equipment manufacturer based in Wadsworth, Ohio. Clampco manufactures high-quality stainless-steel clamps that are used in a variety of industries, including Transportation, Aerospace, Oil and Gas, Energy, and Motorsports.
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Rural West TX Company Executes Agreement with Mexican Defense Partner After facilitating and IPS+ service on behalf of Tsunami Products of Midland, TX, the U.S. Commercial Service helped the company achieve its goal of securing a partnership in Mexico.
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Outdoor Decking Company from Ohio Succeeds in Brazil TimberTech , headquartered in Wilmington, Ohio, is a producer of outdoor decking products, with a large portfolio of sophisticated and versatile products, featuring realistic wood colors made from recycled plastic bags and milk jugs.
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Missouri Manufacturer Makes its Mark in Spain Marsh Shipping Supply Company (MSSC), LLC is a manufacturer of marking, stenciling, sealing, and coding products and a long-term client of U.S. Commercial Service (CS) St. Louis .
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Nebraska Manufacturer Expands in Kazakhstan Reinke Manufacturing is a manufacturer of center pivot and lateral move irrigation systems. Reinke exports worldwide and are continually looking to expand their dealer network with quality partners. Kazakhstan was high on their list of priority markets when they reached out to CS Omaha.
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Tennessee Medical Device Manufacturer Finds Distributor in Singapore AngioSystems Inc. was founded in 1984 as a woman-owned family business located Ducktown, Tennessee with its core business in the medical device market. The company manufactures and supplies radiation protection shields, custom drapes, pressure wedges and medical equipment trays primarily used by leading hospitals in the United States.
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