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Featured U.S. Exporters (export.gov/fuse)Featured U.S. Exporters (FUSE) is a directory of U.S. products presented on local U.S.Commercial Service websites. It gives your company an opportunity to target marketsin specific countries in the local language of business. This service is offered free ofcharge to qualified U.S. exporters seeking trade leads or representation in certainmarkets. To find out if your company qualifies andto request a free listing, visit 1.usa.gov/1yIJRks.Qualified leads save yourCustomized Market Researchcompany time and money,Customized market research reports use theseparating serious businessU.S. Commercial Service worldwide networkprospects from “tire-kickers.”to help U.S. exporters evaluate their salespotential in a market, choose the best newmarkets for their products and services, establisheffective marketing and distribution strategies in their target markets, identifythe competition, determine which factors are most important to overseas buyers,pinpoint impediments to exporting, and understand many other pieces of criticalmarket intelligence. These customized reports will be built to your specifications.To order a customized market research report, contact your local U.S. CommercialService office.Gold Key Matching ServiceThe Gold Key Matching Service is a customized buyer-finding solution offered byU.S. Commercial Service in key export markets around the world. In addition toorientation briefings, market research, appointments with potential partners, andinterpreter services for meetings, the service offers assistance in closing the deal,shipping the goods, and getting paid. To request a Gold Key Matching Service,contact your local U.S. Commercial Service office.International Company ProfilesAn International Company Profile (ICP) is a background report on a specific foreigncompany that is prepared by commercial officers of the U.S. Commercial Service atAmerican embassies and consulates. These reports include:• Information on thecompany• Year established• Relative size• Number of employees• General reputation• Territory covered• Language capabilities• Product lines handled• Principal owners• Financial references• Trade referencesEach ICP also contains a general report by the U.S. Commercial Service officer whoconducted the investigation concerning the reliability of the foreign company.The ICP service is offered in countries that lack adequate private-sector providersof credit and background information on local companies. Credit reports on foreign76U.S. Commercial Service • A Basic Guide to Exporting