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TheU.S. Commercial Service (USCS) in Taiwan, a part of theU.S. Department of Commerce, is the trade promotion section of theAmerican Institute in Taiwan.[1] The mission of the USCS is to promote theexport of goods and services from theUnited States, particularly by small- and medium-sized businesses; to represent U.S. business interests internationally, and to help U.S. businesses find qualified international partners.
The U.S. Commercial Service inTaiwan helps U.S. exporters arrange appointments with potential local business partners or relevant authorities for U.S. exporters visiting Taiwan, provides information on the Taiwan market for U.S. goods and services, and maintains an online directory of U.S. suppliers for use by local importers. In Taiwan, the U.S. Commercial Service offices are located inTaipei andKaohsiung. In Taipei, there are four commercial officers and 17 local trade staff. In Kaohsiung, there is one officer and one local trade staff.
The core of the USCS is the network of international trade specialists in U.S. Export Assistance Centers throughout the United States and the USCS commercial officers, specialists, assistants, and other staff located at USCS offices in U.S. embassies and consulates in more than 150 cities in 80 countries.
