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An Overview About Us
Overview
| Bridging Two Great Trade Partners
The U.S. India Importers’ Council (USIIC) is a distinctive not-for-profit initiative launched by a coalition of Indian SME (Small and Medium Enterprises) Importers, orchestrating over $1 billion in imports from the USA.
Originating from the historic visit of U.S. President Barack Obama to India in 2010, USIIC was conceived in collaboration with the US Department of Trade & Commerce. This partnership was solidified through a strategic MOU with the U.S. Commercial Service, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, aimed at establishing a council to support Indian importers in sourcing from the US and facilitating American exporters and manufacturers in exporting to India, with a special emphasis on SMEs.
USIIC stands as a pioneering organization dedicated to addressing the specific needs of Indian importers while serving as a vital intermediary to foster trade and partnerships between Indian and American businesses. Through its pivotal role, USIIC is committed to driving economic growth between the US and India, focusing on enabling Indian importers to efficiently source from the US, and assisting US exporters in penetrating the Indian market.
Our Vision
To be the de-facto recogntion symbol for businesses leading commerce and innovation along the U.S. India Trade Corridor.
Our Mission
To encourage, recognise and honour businesses from both nations through a process that is fair, meritocratic and transparent.
To provide a platform for sharing best practice and success stories, thus fostering continual professional development.
To coordinate with various Industry associations and government and serve as a forum to channel inputs for technical matters to decision-making bodies.
Advantages of being a part of USIIC
- Only Importers' Council in the World.
- Preferred Organization Status by US Exim Bank.
- A single window for all US Based SME's who are seeking to Export into India.
- Recognized by many in the US Government as an important catalyst to promote US Exports into India.
- Facilitates not only trade but also transfer of technology from the US to India.
USIIC holds MOUs with the following parties
U.S. Commercial Service
International Trade Administration
US Department of Commerce
State of Maryland
(Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development)
Asia North American Business Council
(AIBC)
International Supply Chain Education Alliance
(ISCEA) – SCNext WHQ, USA & India
World Trade Centre
Pune, Maharashtra
USC Marshall School of Business
The Randall R. Kendrick Global Supply Chain Institute
