Here are examples of how ITAC has assisted area companies with exporting needs and issues.

Issue:
U.S. manufacturer supplies components to a Canadian subsidiary which receives order from embargoed country

Solution:
ITAC staff advises manufacturer on restrictions selling to embargoed countries, prevents subsidiary from implementing shipment and breaking U.S. law

Issue:
Customer must ship high-tech device on Friday to meet customer deadline but cannot properly classify product

Solution:
ITAC staff works with partners at U.S. Export Assistance Center and Census to provide classification number in time for client to fill a $450,000 order

Issue:
Mining accessories company meets with foreign customers during trade mission but has never negotiated in that part of the world

Solution:
ITAC participates in meetings and helps company develop opportunity for $500,000 in new business

Issue:
Ohio firm is contacted to design building in a sanctioned country

Solution:
ITAC advises customer on restrictions and guides company through export license process to avoid incurring severe penalties