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 FOREIGN
TRADE ZONE #18
Companies using San Jose's Foreign Trade Zone are able to delay, reduce or
eliminate customs duties on imported goods. Merchandise stored, manufactured
or assembled within the Zone area is considered to be international commerce.
San Jose Office of Economic Development: 408.535.8181
San Jose Distribution Services: 408.292.9100
website: www.sjdist.com
PORT OF ENTRY STATUS
Businesses can save time and money by using the services of U.S. Customs at
the Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.
U.S. Customs Service: 408.291.7388
website: www.customs.ustreas.gov
SAN JOSE SISTER CITIES
The Office of Economic Development manages the San
Jose Sister City Program. This program consists of seven
sister cities including, Okayama, Japan (established in 1957);
San Jose, Costa Rica (1961); Veracruz, Mexico (1975); Tainan,
Taiwan (1975); Dublin, Ireland (1986); Pune, India (1992);
and Ekaterinburg, Russia (1992). San Jose is a charter member
of Sister Cities International (SCI)-a national organization
that certifies U.S. Sister City affiliations. San Jose-Sister
City organizations are members of Sister Cities International
by virtue of the City's affiliation. SCI links municipalities
from the United States with cities from other countries through
Sister City agreements signed by the respective Mayor of each
city, and ratified by the City Council.
San Jose Office of Economic Development: 408.535.8181
website: www.sjeconomy.com
SILICON VALLEY EXPORT ASSISTANCE CENTER
The U.S. Department of Commerce provides export assistance to companies seeking to sell products or services in the global marketplace. The U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service office in San Jose provides export counseling and market research, assistance with international trade shows, and connects businesses with U.S. embassies and consulates to arrange meetings with potential international business partners.
Silicon Valley Export Assistance Center: 408.271.7300
website: www.usatrade.gov
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