ExportUSA

ExportUSA, offered by International Trade Canada (ITCan), consists of three programs:

• New Exporters to Border States Program (NEBS) is a key export education tool offered by trade offices in the U.S. that targets Canadian companies not yet exporting to the United States. NEBS provides companies with vital practical orientation by introducing them to the essentials of exporting as well as by giving them first-hand exposure to markets located in U.S. border states;
• Exporters to the United States program (EXTUS) is a program similar to NEBS that serves Canadian companies already exporting to the U.S. border states. Formerly known as NEBS Plus, EXTUS focuses on expanding the markets of successful Canadian exporters to other regions of the United States; and
• Reverse NEBS is a program that serves Canadian companies not yet exporting to the United States by providing informative seminars in Canada on the essentials of exporting.

Eligibility Criteria

EXTUS - Canadian companies currently exporting to the U.S. with sales of less than CAN$2.3 million.

Reverse NEBS - All Canadian companies interested in becoming exporters to the U.S.A participation fee may be charged.

Canadian companies who wish to participate in any ExportUSA mission or seminar must agree to be entered into an ITCan's database, the Virtual Trade Commissioner, a commercial confidential database of Canadian exporters and their capabilities.

Summary

• a briefing on border procedures;
• presentations by U.S. manufacturers' representatives, sales agents, distributors, and/or buyers;
• a tour of a relevant trade show and/or visits to local wholesales or retailers;
• briefings on local U.S. markets;
• meetings with Canadian Trade Officers and potential agents or distributors;
• receipt of export information guides and kits.

The Reverse NEBS Program brings U.S. export information to companies in cities throughout Canada. These occasional one-day seminars are usually focussed on a specific sector or issue and feature one or more key export contacts from the target U.S. territory.

Program Costs

For both NEBS and EXTUS, a non-refundable fee of US$100 applies to each company representative participating in a mission. This fee is payable to the Canadian Consulate hosting the mission.

The Canadian Government may cover a maximum of CAN$100 towards the cost of an entry fee for one registered company representative to a trade show that forms a part of the mission. This will be determined on a case-by-case basis. All other costs, such as accommodations, transportation, and personal expenses are the responsibility of the participant.

Additional Information

For information regarding the program, please contact your nearest regional office of International Trade Canada (see the list of contacts below).

For more information, including the schedule of upcoming missions to the United States and seminars in Canada on how to export to the United States, please visit the calendar of Export USA.

Ontario Contact(s):
Mrs. Lisa Syposz-Ciupak
Trade Commissioner
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada
4th Floor
151 Yonge Street
Toronto, Ontario  M5C 2W7
Telephone: (416) 973-2137
Fax: (416) 973-8161
Toll-free (information): 1-800-267-8376 (in Canada)
TTY (hearing impaired): (613) 944-9136
E-mail: syposzciupak.lisa@ic.gc.ca
Web site: http://www.international.gc.ca/menu-en.asp