Commercial Service

The U.S. Commercial Service at the U.S. Embassy Beijing assists U.S. companies with U.S. exports to China, emphasizing help for U.S. SMEs. We have six offices in China - Beijing, Shanghai, Shenyang, Chengdu, Guangzhou and Hong Kong - offering customized solutions to help U.S. companies enter and expand in the China market.

Hello from the Minister Counselor for Commercial Affairs in the U.S. Embassy in Beijing.

The US and Foreign Commercial Service is one of the eight trade-related bureaus represented in the Embassy’s Commercial Section. The US and Foreign Commercial Service is the trade promotion arm of the U.S. Government, our main objectives being promoting U.S. exports, encouraging foreign investment into the US, and protecting US business interests. By facilitating exports of US products to China, we also are fostering easier access to U.S. products and services for Chinese buyers.

The U.S.-China trade relationship continues to grow in size and strength, as it has over the past decades, bilateral trade growing annually at 17% for the past 10 years. Moreover, the U.S. Government’s commitment to further strengthening this trade relationship is evident in the staffing and resources it has invested in the Embassy and Consulates throughout China.  Our China operation is three times larger than the second largest Department of Commerce operation in a foreign country.

In addition to our strong presence in China, we have offices in 76 other countries around the world and over 100 offices -- U.S. Export Assistance Centers, or USEACs -- throughout the U.S. The USEACs serve as convenient contact points for U.S. companies looking to export. Our U.S. and China offices work closely to help U.S. companies understand their products’ potential in China, and to introduce appropriate Chinese buyers and partners.  Our services cover many areas, including:
 
1)Business consulting and advocacy – CS staff in the U.S. and China counsel US clients daily on issues such as market sector growth and potential, industry standards, IPR protection, and market entry barriers. Moreover, we help companies that face trade disputes, non-payment issues, and regulatory anomalies. We also advocate for U.S. companies competing for foreign government contracts.

2)International partnering – We understand that one of the biggest hurdles U.S. companies face when doing international business is locating an appropriate, reliable, and honest partner with whom to work. Whether it be a distributor, sales representative, or customs agent, we help US companies find the right partner in China.  Our trademark Gold Key Matching Service introduces US companies to these potential Chinese partners. To help US companies export we also have other services, that include tailored marketing facilitation and due diligence on potential partners.

3)Trade events – International trade shows provide an excellent platform to introduce U.S. suppliers to foreign buyers.  CS facilitates US exhibitors at trade shows around the world to meet with foreign buyers attending the show. In addition, CS organizes a number of industry-specific trade missions every year, bringing delegations of US companies to China and other countries around the world to get a first-hand look at the local market and meet key industry players.

4)Assistance to Chinese companies – We also provide help to Chinese buyers looking to source quality U.S. products and services. Our Access America program provides Chinese companies looking to do business in America easy access to US services. Through this program, US service providers are listed in a directory, posted in Chinese on the CS China website. These listings provide a great resource for Chinese firms seeking to sell to, or invest in, in the US. 

Other similar programs like “Business Service Providers” and “Featured U.S. Exporters” provide Chinese companies additional access to U.S. suppliers.

CS is working diligently to continue to develop the U.S.-China trade relationship by providing valuable services and resources to both U.S. and Chinese companies.  I find that the single most important thing for me and our US companies, is to get to know more Chinese companies and individuals, and to get to know them better. I encourage US companies to get to know you better. I also encourage you to get to know American companies and American people better. This will be the best way to ensure our continued strong relationship into the future.

Contact us in China at http//www.buyuse.gov.china/en or Export.China@Trade.Gov; in the US at 1/800/USA-TRADE, or on line at Export.Gov/China. 

Contact:

Beijing
55 An Jia Lou Lu
Beijing 100600, China
Tel:  (86.10) 8531-3557
Fax: (86.10) 8531-3949
Email: Beijing.Office.Box@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov
Web: http://www.buyusa.gov/china/en/ Or by Region or Industry