Kansas Department of Commerce: International Trade

The Kansas Department of Commerce strives to empower individuals, businesses and communities to achieve prosperity in Kansas. The department assists Kansas companies with their global market development needs and exporting efforts.

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The following information describes the export assistance programs/services available through the International Trade Agency at The Kansas Department of Commerce. Please feel free to post it on your Export Service Providers web page. Also listed is our contact information.  

 

The Kansas Department of Commerce strives to empower individuals, businesses and communities to achieve prosperity in Kansas. The department assists Kansas companies with their global market development needs and exporting efforts through the following programs:

 

·         Professional services – offering international market research, partner and distributor search and individualized counseling

·         Trade missions and trade shows – creating opportunities for Kansas companies to meet with prospective partners in target markets

·         Kansas International Trade Show Assistance Program – helping Kansas companies to participate in international trade shows by reimbursing a portion of the exhibition-related expenses

·         International Recruitment – working with local communities to attract foreign investment

·         International Credit Reports – providing objective and accurate business credit reports on potential clients and business partners 

·         Certificate of Free Sale – certifying the specified commodities are legally sold or distributed in the open market, freely without restriction, and approved by the regulatory authorities in the United States

·         Governor’s Exporter of the Year Award – recognizing the outstanding work of Kansas exporters and their contributions to Kansas economy

Services Provided

Import & Export Assistance

  • CE Certification (for Exports to Europe)
  • Locating Distributors
  • Networking
  • Foreign Market Research
  • Trade Education
  • Export Licensing
  • Foreign (Free) Trade Zone
  • International Payments
  • Transportation & Logistics
  • Documentary Requirements & Certificates of Origin
  • International Law
  • Product Classification
  • Free Trade Agreements
  • Dealing with U.S. Customs (Valuation, Duty Rates, Clearing Goods, Customs Brokers)
  • INCOTERMS
  • Export Financing
  • Locating Suppliers
  • Translation Services
  • Government Regulations
Contact Information
Chang Lu
Address
22201 West Innovation Drive, Suite 180 E
Olathe, KS 66061
Fax
(913) 307-7389