Unbound Original
If you choose to submit only hard copy, submit a signed original. It is important that the original not be bound. This makes it much easier for us to scan your application so we can make it available electronically to ITA reviewers worldwide.

Plus Four Copies (Requested) or Two (Required)
Because there are four members of the Selection Panel, we need four copies in addition to the original. If we receive the minimum of two copies, we will make additional copies to allow all reviewers to read each application. However, we cannot guarantee that the copies will include features that are not easily reproduced on standard photocopy machines. For example, tabs might not be inserted, color pages might be reproduced in black and white, fold-out pages might not fold out, unusually sized (not 8.5" x 11") pages might be broken up, and the copies might be bound with staples or clips instead of the binding used for applicant-submitted material.

Hard Copy to Be Scanned
If, instead of an electronic copy, you submit only hard copy, we will scan the unbound original with a pass-through scanner to create an electronic copy, which can be easily transmitted to ITA reviewers or printed. We cannot guarantee that the electronic copy will include features that are not easily reproduced with a pass-through scanner. For example, tabbed pages probably will not pass through. Fold-outs and other pages greater than 8.5" x 11" will most likely be recopied and reduced in size or broken up.

Address
Hard copy submissions should be addressed to:

Mr. Brad Hess
Manager, Market Development Cooperator Program
Manufacturing and Services
International Trade Administration
U.S. Department of Commerce
14th St. & Constitution Ave., N.W., HCHB 3215
Washington, DC 20230

Security Delays Some Deliveries
Ensure that the service you use to deliver your application can do so by the deadline. Due to additional security processing, packages and envelopes sent to us via U.S. mail have been delayed several days. The delays have affected all forms of the U.S. mail, including first-class, priority, and express.