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Produced by U.S. Commercial Service trade experts at U.S. embassies and consulates,
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The activities of the Bureau of Industry and Security in the Department of Commerce are designed to enforce U.S. export trade laws consistent with national security, foreign policy and short supply objectives. The program strives to achieve a balance between the interests of U.S. exporters, the U.S. economy and U.S. national security requirements.
The Bureau of Industry and Security provides information about the Export Administration Regulations put in place by the United States Department of Commerce.
Mark Klien, Regional Director- Kansas, Missouri, Ohio and Indiana
(312) 375-1883
Mark.Klein@exim.gov
The Export-Import Bank of the United States is the official export and import credit agency of the United States.
Harmonized Code / HS Code United States Census Bureau
Jay Devers, Managing Partner
8301 NW 101st Terrace, Unit 1, Kansas City, MO, 64152 United States
(816) 891-8339, (816) 891-8948
(816) 891-8949
Full Service international and Domestic freight forwarder and U.S. Customs Broker
Tim Whistler, Regional Manager
220 W Douglas Ave #400, Wichita, KS 67202 United States
(316) 267-3300
(316) 267-3344
One of the world’s largest third-party logistic providers—delivering innovative supply chain solutions to more than 113,000 customers across the world. Whether you need truckload services, ocean or air shipping or supply chain consulting.
636 NW Platte Valley Drive, Building 3, Riverside, MO 64150 United States
(816) 741-0506
(816) 741-9133
Jim Bateman, FEDEX Exports Manager
3560 S MAIZE RD, Wichita, Kansas 67215 United States
(314) 522-7301
Nancy Luttrell
1950 S Florence St, Wichita, KS 67209 United States
(316) 721-8980
(316) 721-8984
Wide range of services, including: remote location filing (RLF), out port broker management, entry auditing, post entry representation, digital record keeping, research and compliance counseling
15850 Santa Fe Trail Dr., Lenexa, KS 66219 United States
(913) 541-0020
Commercial relocations and logistics services.
Savino Del Bene USA, Inc.
John Romp
1120 Erie Street, N. Kansas City, MO. 64116
Phone: 816.842.6701 x 207
Fax: 816.842.6724
Email: john.romp@savinodelbene.com
International Freight Forwarder and U.S. Customs Broker, personalized service that fulfills all the logistics needs of our clients here in the USA as well as overseas
Kuehne & Nagel, Inc.
Marc Trouve, Branch Manager
7505 N.W. Tiffany Springs Pkwy. Ste. 305, Kansas City, Missouri 64153-1335 United States
(816) 891-9205
Seafreight, Airfreight, Contract Logistics and Integrated Logistics and Overland
Micah Holst, President
7200 NW 86th St. Building B. Ste., R, Kansas City, Missouri 64153 United States
(816) 505-9800
(816) 945-9257
(816) 505-9397
Experienced team of logistics professionals ready to help you manage your global logistics needs with precision.
12109 Bridgeton Square Drive, Bridgeton, MO 63044 United States
(314) 427-3500
(314) 427-3510
Global Logistics services, Customs Brokers, Domestic Freight Services, Ocean Freight Services.
Kim Taylor, Marketing Director
10841 Ambassador Drive, Kansas City, Missouri 64153 United States
(816) 891-2400
(816) 891-7625
Kevin Ekstrand, Sales Executive
10841 Ambassador Drive, Kansas City, Missouri 64153 United States
(916) 584-2414
U.S. Customs Brokerage, Import, Export, Air Freight, Ocean Freight, Worldwide Consolidations, Asset-Based Trucks, Domestic Truck Brokerage, Large Equipment, Warehouse and Distribution, Compliance Consulting, NVOCC Services, Transportation Management System, Featured Commodities and Purchase Order Management.
Pam or John Carter, Owners/Franchisees
3147 W Maple St, Wichita, KS, 67213 United States
(316) 943-1919
International Customer Service Center
See web site for locations, Kansas United States
(316) 755-0588
Jason Young, Kansas City Manager
234 E Donovan Rd, Kansas City, Kansas 66115 United States
(913) 281-3535
(913) 281-0836
Timothy Rakes, Wichita Manager
4330 W 29th St S, Wichita, Kansas 67215 United States
(316) 942-0498
(316) 945-3342
Global logistics company, transportation and logistics, supply chain solutions.
United States
Brings together resources from across the federal government to help U.S. businesses participate in the global marketplace with information on trade events, remedy tariffs and export counseling assistance.
United States
The International Trade Administration (ITA) is an agency in the U.S. Department of Commerce that promotes trade and U.S. exports of nonagricultural U.S. services and goods through its global network of offices.
Suzanne Ryan-Numrich, International Trade Director
1320 Research Park Drive, Manhattan, Kansas 66502 United States
(785) 564-6704
(785) 564-6777
Provides support and assistance to make Kansas businesses successful and encouraging more farms, ranches and other agriculture business to expand in or relocate to Kansas.
United States
Ensure commercial exports of defense articles and defense services are consistent with U.S. national security and foreign policy objectives.
The office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) provides a wealth of information on exporting and export policy as it relates to global U.S. exports.
4100 North Mulberry Drive, Suite 110, Kansas City, Missouri 64106 United States
(816) 584-1994
(816) 584-8431
CBP takes a comprehensive approach to border management and control, combining customs, immigration, border security and agricultural protection into one coordinated and supportive activity.
Peg Sigg, Port Director
1700 Airport Road, Wichita, Kansas 67202 United States
(316) 613-4194
(316) 613-4195
Kansas City, MO Office – https://www.trade.gov/missouri-kansas-city
Saint Louis, MO Office – https://www.trade.gov/missouri-st-louis
https://www.trade.gov/let-our-experts-help-0
Whether you are new to exporting or expanding to new markets, the U.S. Commercial Service (CS), part of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration, offers companies a full range of expertise in international trade.
Nya Igambi, Director
1000 Walnut, Suite 500, Kansas City, Missouri 64106 United States
(816) 842-0812
(816) 471-7839
Sally Pacheco, Sr. International Trade Specialist
1000 Walnut, Suite 500, Kansas City, Missouri 64106 United States
(816) 421-0541
(816) 471-7839
Marisa Ring, International Trade Specialist
1000 Walnut, Suite 500, Kansas City, Missouri 64106 United States
(816) 421-4809
(816) 471-7839
Andrew Anderson, USEAC Director
300 W Douglas Ave., 150 N. Main St., Suite 200, Wichita, Kansas 67202 United States
(316) 263-4067
(316) 462-5506
Provides trusted market intelligence, practical advice and business tools to help U.S. companies expand in global markets.
Treasury Annex / Freedman’s Bank Building, 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20220
(800) 540-6322
(202) 622-2490
(202) 622-2480
The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the U.S. Department of the Treasury administers and enforces economic and trade sanctions based on U.S. foreign policy and national security goals against targeted foreign countries and regimes, terrorists, international narcotics traffickers, those engaged in activities related to the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and other threats to the national security, foreign policy or economy of the United States.
Jon Malcolm Richards, District Director- Kansas City Office
1000 Walnut, Suite 500, Kansas City, Missouri 64106 United States
(816) 426-4900
Wayne Bell, District Director – Wichita Office
220 W. Douglas Ave. Suite 450, Wichita, Kansas 67202 United States
(316) 269-6566
(316) 269-6499
Independent agency of the federal government to aid, counsel, assist and protect the interests of small business concerns, to preserve free competitive enterprise and to maintain and strengthen the overall economy of our nation.
1000 Wilson Blvd., Suite 1600, Arlington, VA 22209, X United States
(703) 875-4357
(703) 875-4009
The U.S. Trade and Development Agency helps companies create U.S. jobs through the export of U.S. goods and services for priority development projects in emerging economies. USTDA links U.S. businesses to export opportunities by funding project preparation and partnership building activities that develop sustainable infrastructure and foster economic growth in partner countries.
Drew Felling
1000 Walnut Street, 3rd. Floor, Kansas City, Missouri 64106 United States
(816) 234-2603
(816) 234-2375
Brian Gordon, International Manager
1551 N. Waterfront Parkway, Wichita, Kansas 67206 United States
(816)234-2608
(316) 261-4987
brian.gordon@commercebank.com www.commercebank.com
Reta Penington, International Banking Manager
7120 S Lewis, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74136 United States
9451 E 13th Street N, Wichita, Kansas 67206 United States
(918) 497-5215
(918) 494-4884
Mark E. Klein, Regional Director
200 W Adams Street, Suite 2450, Chicago, Illinois 60606 United States
(312) 375-1883
Mark.Klein@exim.gov www.exim.gov
Matthew Chandler
333 W Wacker Drive, Suite 1620, Chicago, Illinois 60606 United States
(312) 443-8532
(312) 852-1914
Mchandler@exworks.com
www.exworkscapital.com
Export Financing for lending and trading Partners, has delegated authority to lend on behalf of the US Export-Import bank, SBA lending capabilities, Trading company able to facilitate complex overseas transactions
Dina Aaby, International Banking Manager
105 N Main St, Wichita, Kansas 67202 United States
(316) 383-1499
(316) 383-5731
dina.aaby@intrustbank.com
www.intrustbank.com
Support for foreign transactions, fully serviced international banking Import/Export, Network of correspondent banks worldwide
Luis M. Noriega, VP Export Finance Advisory
2200 Ross Ave. Floor 6th. Mail Code TX1-2938, Dallas, Texas 75201 United States
(216) 865-3631
luis.m.noriega@jpmchase.com
www.jpmchase.com
Robin Needham, VP Commercial Banking
8525 W Central Ave, Wichita, Kansas 67212 United States
(316) 670-5112
(316) 729-6464
Robin.Needham@SimmonsFirst.com
www.SimmonsFirst.com
Gabe DiGiorgio, Vice President, Global Trade Service
9900 West 87th Street, Overland Park, Kansas 66212 United States
(816) 871-2412
gabe.digiorgio@usbank.com
Wendy Wells, Erional Commercial Banking Manager
719 S. Kansas, Topeka, Kansas 66603 United States
(785) 276-6688
(785) 276-6689
wendy.wells1@usbank.com www.usbank.com
Christopher Howell, President/Kansas Regions Commercial Loans
1010 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, Missouri 64141-6226 United States
(816) 860-7560
(816) 860-4858
Chris.Howell@umb.com
Amy Feimer, VP of Treasury Management
130 N Market Street, Wichita, Kansas 67202 United States
(316) 266-6003
amy.feimer@umb.com www.umb.com
Thomas Callahan, Coml Bd Representative Commercial Banking
7500 College Blvd., Overland Park, Kansas 66210 United States
(913) 234-2906
(913) 234-2901
Thomas.R.Callahan@wellsfargo.com
Importing or exporting, financing global supply chain, managing currency risk and international payments, developing foreign exchange hedging strategies, Opportunity development and risk management
Serra Gino, Secretary General
13220 Metcalf, Suite 320, Overland Park, KS 66213-2812 United States
(816) 374-3200
Gino.Serra@BryanCave.com
Promotes and fosters goodwill and cooperation between its members’ countries and the United States partners. Honorary consuls are appointed to assist and report to career consuls – typically consuls general – in providing consular representation in a geographic area covered by the appointing career consul. All career and honorary consuls are accredited by the U.S. Department of State in accordance with the terms of the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations
Frederick L. Baehner, President
6655 Troost Ave., Kansas City, MO 64131 United States
(816) 616-7779
(816) 2472-0509
fbaehner@intermark3.com
www.ibnewsmag.com
Export business development consulting to identify and qualify international distributors/sales reps in countries throughout the world. Includes original business intelligence, marketing strategies, trade show assistance and other services in support of those offered by the KDC trade office.
Karyn Page, President / CEO
800 East 1st Street, Suite 200, Wichita, Kansas 67202 United States
(316) 264-5982
page@kansasglobal.org
www.kansasglobal.org
Kansas Global is a full service, non-profit trade consulting firm dedicated to helping Kansas businesses grow in a global economy. Kansas Global also manages special programs to increase export opportunities. Global Air-Cap China Program, ExportNow Kansas, Global Cities Initiative, a joint project of Brookings and JPMorgan Chase
John Foote, Associate
815 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC United States
(202) 835-4254
(202) 416-7254
john.foote@bakermckenzie.com
www.bakermckenzie.com/en/locations/north-america/united-states
Provide support with responding to customs enforcement actions, resolve import and export compliance issues, global expansion, planning and International Law.
Michael R. Biggs, Attorney
3500 N. Rock Road, Building 1100, Wichita, Kansas 67226 United States
(316) 684-2929
316-681-0153
mrb@biggslawgroup.com www.biggslawgroup.com
John L. Snyder
4520 Main Street, Suite 1100, Kansas City, Missouri 64111-7700 United States
(816) 460-2400
(816) 531-7545
john.snyder@dentons.com www.dentons.com/en.aspx
Edwin A. Getz, Partner
191 N. Wacker Dr., Ste. 3700, Chicago, IL 60601 United States
(312) 569-1000
edwin.getz@dbr.com
www.drinkerbiddle.com
Benjamin Mann
4801 Main Street, Suite 1000, Kansas City, Missouri 64112 United States
(816) 983-8000
816-983-8080
jeff.simon@huschblackwell.com
www.huschblackwell.com
Eric McClafferty, Chair of the Int’l Trade Practice
Washington Harbour, Suite 400, 3050 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20007 United States
(202) 342-8516
(202) 342-8451
EMcclafferty@KelleyDrye.com
Brooke M. Ringel, Senior Associate
Washington Harbour, Suite 400, 3050 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20007 United States
(202) 342-8516
(202) 342-8451
bringel@kelleydrye.com
www.kelleydrye.com
International business and regulatory issues, export control and compliance, customs, anti-bribery, unfair trade remedies and international transactional services. Advice regarding time-sensitive export issues, international trade compliance systems, conducting due diligence reviews for acquisitions and representing companies in enforcement investigations.
Jade M. Martin
1600 Epic Center, 301 N. Main, Wichita, KS 67202-4816 United States
(316) 267-0331
(316) 267-0333
jmartin@klendalaw.com
Chad S. Nelson
1600 Epic Center, 301 N. Main, Wichita, KS 67202-4816 United States
(316) 267-0331
(316) 267-0333
cnelson@klendalaw.com
www.klendalaw.com
Business aircraft purchase, sales and financing, aviation finance and general aviation practice, import/export, legal documentation
Carl Maughan, Managing Partner
4425 W Zoo Blvd. Suite 5, Wichita, Kansas 67212 United States
(316) 264-2023
(316) 264-1919
Carl@mlglc.com
Provide individualized assistance for international business legal matters, International legal support to small and mid-sized companies in regulatory, transactional and legal environment
Melvin L. Bird, CPA
807 N. Main, Wichita, Kansas 67203 United States
(316) 263-4226
(316) 263-9738
melvin_bird_cpa@sbcglobal.net
www.melvinbirdcpa.com
Charles W. Ballard, Export Compliance Director
4929 Main Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64112 United States
(816) 561-4999
(816) 561-5999
cballard@millerco.com
www.millerco.com
W Russell Welsh, Chairman & CEO
900 W. 48th Place, Suite 900, Kansas City, Missouri 64112 United States
(816) 753-1000
(816) 753-1536
wrwelsh@polsinelli.com
www.polsinelli.com
Holly Tamisiea
2301 McGee St. Suite 500, Kansas City, MO 64108-2662 United States
(816) 423-2100
(877) 529-5030
holly.tamisiea@sedgwicklaw.com
www.sdma.com
John Aisenbrey, Partner
1201 Walnut Street, Suite 2900, Kansas City, Missouri 64106 United States
(816) 691-3111
(816) 691-3495
john.aisenbrey@stinson.com
www.stinson.com
Judd L. Kessler, Esq. / National Coordinator
1900 K Street, NW, Suite 1110, Washington, D. C. 20006-1110 United States
(202) 778-3080
(202) 778-3063
jkessler@porterwright.com
www.exportlegal.org
A cooperative program among the Federal Bar Association, U.S. Department of Commerce and U.S. Small Business Administration
500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436 United States
(202) 205-2000
www.usitc.gov
An independent federal agency determining import injury to U.S. industries in antidumping, countervailing duty and global and China safeguard investigations; directing actions against unfair trade practices involving patent, trademark and copyright infringement; supporting policymakers through economic analysis and research on the global competitiveness of U.S. industries; and maintaining the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
1 Federal Plaza, New York, NY 10278-0001 United States
(212) 264-2800
www.cit.uscourts.gov
The U.S. Court of International Trade provides information about litigation and international trade law.
Centre William Rappard, Rue de Lausanne, 154, Case postale, 1211 Genève 2 Switzerland
+41 (0)22 739 51 11
enquiries@wto.org
www.wto.org
The World Trade Organization is the only global international organization dealing with the rules of trade between nations.
Shawn Sullivan, Senior Vice President, Tax Services
300 N. Main, Suite 1700, Wichita, Kansas 67202-4868 United States
(316) 267-7231
(316) 267-0339
Shawn.Sullivan@aghlc.com
www.aghlc.com
Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA), required reporting for international transactions, transfer pricing issues and IC-DISCs
William Pickert, Managing Partner
1551 N. Waterfront Pkwy., Suite 300, Wichita, Kansas 67206 United States
(316) 265-2811
(316) 265-9405
wpickert@bkd.com
www.bkd.com
Advisors for accounting and consulting services for all industries.
Carrie Emberson, Sales and Marketing
1551 N Waterfront Pkwy., Suite 300, Wichita, Kansas 67206 United States
(316) 265-2811
(316) 265-9405
cemberson@bkd.com
www.bkd.com
Advisors for accounting and consulting services for all industries.
Courtney Brooks, Executive Director
30 West Pershing Road, Suite 405, Kansas City, Missouri 64108 United States
(816) 421-4242
(816) 374-5417
cbrooks@globaltieskc.org
www.globaltieskc.org
Connection with State delegates through leadership programming, manage opportunities for Kansas-based companies to network with state delegates
Alfred J. Figuly, Chairman
20 East Fifth Street, Suite 200, Kansas City, Missouri 64106 United States
(816) 474-2227
(816) 842-2865
alfiguly@gkcftz.com
www.kcsmartport.com
Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission
Jesse McCurry, Executive Director
501 Dawn Lane, Colwich, KS. 67030 United States
(785) 477-9474
jesse@ksgrainsorghum.org
www.ksgrainsorghum.org
Marcia Stevens, Regional Director
WSU Metropolitan Complex, 1845 Fairmount St., Wichita, KS 67260 United States
(316) 978-3456
(316) 978-3647
marcia.stevens@wichita.edu
www.webs.wichita.edu/?u=ksbdc&p=/index
Lindsay Poe Rousseau, CFO
525 N. Main Suite 823, Wichita, Kansas 67203 United States
(316) 660-7591
lindsay.poerousseau@sedgwick.gov
www.sedgwickcounty.org/finance/foreigntradezone.asp
Matthew Hughes, Executive Director
107 West 9th. St. Second Floor, KANSAS CITY, MO 64105 United States
(816) 423-2632
mhughes@irckc.org
www.irckc.org
Strength and support through global awareness and understanding. Bring dignitaries, foreign policy and trade experts and world leaders to the Midwest region to engage with companies and bring global issues front and center, providing opportunities for our members and partner organizations to grapple with these issues and understand their relevance.
Dr. Glyn Rimmington
PO Box 47242, Wichita, Kansas 67201 United States
(316) 268-4331
glyn.rimmington@gmai.com
www.wichitasistercities.org
John Dreifort
1845 N. Fairmount, Box 45, Wichita, Kansas 67260 United States
(316) 978-7742
(316) 978-3473
john.dreifort@wichita.edu
Ivry Karamitros, Director
30 West Pershing Rd., Suite 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64108 United States
(816) 374-5457
(816) 221-7440
karamitros@kcchamber.com
www.wtc-kc.com
Increase exports, procure goods and services from international markets, educational workshops, export documentation processing, market research services, identifying and targeting priority markets
1845 N. Fairmount, Wichita, Kansas 67260-0088 United States
Phone: (316) 978-3176
Phone: (316) 978-3698
E-mail: wtcouncil@wichita.edu
Web Site: www.wtcouncil.wichita.edu
Foreign trade is the official source for U.S. export and import statistics and responsible for issuing regulations governing the reporting of all export shipments from the United States. If you’re searching for import or export statistics, information on export regulations, commodity classifications or a host of other trade-related topics.
Phone: (800) 923-8282
Web Site: www.census.gov/foreign-trade/index.html
Stefan Schweinfest, Director, UNSD
Phone: +1 (212) 963-9851
Web Site: unstats.un.org/home
The Statistics Division is committed to the advancement of the global statistical system. We compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities and support countries efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems.
Argos Multilingual
Contact: David Flynn, Managing Director
Address: 7101 College Boulevard, Suite 620
City, State, Zip: Overland Park, Kansas 66210
Country: United States
Phone: (913) 747-0410
Fax: (913) 747-0417
E-mail: info@argosmultilingual.com
Bridging the Gap Interpreting
Contact: Nabil Cherif, Founder
Address: PO Box 12624,
City, State, ZIP: North Kansas City, MO 64116
Country: United States
Phone: (913) 952-3739
Email: btgiglobal@gmail.com
Web Site: http://kansascityinterpreting.com
Transimpex Translators-Interpreters Consultants
Contact: Doris Ganser, President
Address: 2300 Main St. 9th. Floor
City, State, Zip: Kansas City, Missouri 64108
Country: United States
Phone: (816) 561-3777
Fax: (816) 561-5515
E-mail: translations@transimpex.com
Web Site: http://www.transimpex.com
Understanding the cultures of their international clients and partners and preparing them to be successful in negotiations across cultures. Communication assistance with global clients and partners who may be speakers of languages other than English; cross-cultural training, Cultural Diversity Education and consulting; Language services: Translation, Interpreting and Instruction in more than 50 languages
Universal Highways, Inc.-All World Languages & Cultures, Inc.
Contact: Dr. Emmanuel Ngomsi, President & Sr. Consultant
Address: P.O. Box 1889
City, State, Zip: Lee’s Summit, MO 64063
Country: United States
Phone: (816) 554-6000
E-mail: e.ngomsi@universalhighways.com
Web Site: http://www.universalhighways.com