By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has processed some requests to be excluded from the 25% tariffs imposed on August 23, 2018, on $16 billion worth of products from China. The so-called “List 2” tariffs cover 279 Harmonized Tariff System (HTS) code listings, including many types of plastics and several automotive products.

The USTR has excluded 79 HTS code listings in two separate notices (Notice No. 1 and Notice No. 2) covering an assortment of goods from chemicals to thermometers. A limited number of auto parts were excluded, such as wheel and transmission speed sensors, mopeds, and spark-ignition combustion piston type engines (746 to 4,476 W). Additional List 2 exclusion requests are still being processed. The exclusions cover all imports under the HTS listing number, not just the request filed by an individual importer.  

The USTR has just begun accepting exclusion requests for List 3 products imported from China. Requests must be submitted by September 30. Find out additional information about List 3 extension requests. The List 3 group are subject to 25% tariffs and cover nearly $200 billion worth of products, including many auto parts, from engines and metal fasteners to tires, transmission belts, brake pads and suspension springs.  

For more information, contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has processed some requests to be excluded from the 25% tariffs imposed on August 23, 2018, on $16 billion worth of products from China. The so-called “List 2” tariffs cover 279 Harmonized Tariff System (HTS) code listings, including many types of plastics and several automotive products.

The USTR has excluded 79 HTS code listings in two separate notices (Notice No. 1 and Notice No. 2) covering an assortment of goods from chemicals to thermometers. A limited number of auto parts were excluded, such as wheel and transmission speed sensors, mopeds, and spark-ignition combustion piston type engines (746 to 4,476 W). Additional List 2 exclusion requests are still being processed. The exclusions cover all imports under the HTS listing number, not just the request filed by an individual importer.  

The USTR has just begun accepting exclusion requests for List 3 products imported from China. Requests must be submitted by September 30. Find out additional information about List 3 extension requests. The List 3 group are subject to 25% tariffs and cover nearly $200 billion worth of products, including many auto parts, from engines and metal fasteners to tires, transmission belts, brake pads and suspension springs.  

For more information, contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has issued final certification procedures for receiving an Executive Order (EO) for new light-duty engine packages installed in new light-duty specially-produced motor vehicles (SPMVs). The rule includes certification procedures for the manufacturers of SPMVs. 

The industry-supported CARB rule helps implement a provision in a 2015 federal law called the “Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act” (FAST Act) that permits small auto manufacturers to sell up to 325 replica cars in the U.S. each year that resemble classic vehicles originally produced at least 25 years ago. Although CARB has completed its work governing engine packages for SPMVs (i.e. replica cars), the law has not taken effect because the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has failed to issue regulations or implement the law. The FAST Act required NHTSA and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to issue any necessary regulations by December 4, 2016.  

One simple regulatory option for NHTSA is to update the agency website so that low-volume manufacturers can register and file annual reports. Many small businesses made investments based on the premise that they could begin producing and selling vehicles in early 2017. Instead, they have lost money and been unable to hire workers and sell turnkey replica cars to eager customers.

The FAST Act mandates that replica vehicles will meet current model-year clean-air standards. Companies producing the vehicles will have the option of installing an engine package that has received a CARB EO or a motor vehicle engine package that is already covered by an EPA certificate of conformity for a current model-year vehicle. While CARB has completed its EO engine package regulation, the EPA is still finalizing a guidance document for its engine packages.

For more information, contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has issued final certification procedures for receiving an Executive Order (EO) for new light-duty engine packages installed in new light-duty specially-produced motor vehicles (SPMVs). The rule includes certification procedures for the manufacturers of SPMVs. 

The industry-supported CARB rule helps implement a provision in a 2015 federal law called the “Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act” (FAST Act) that permits small auto manufacturers to sell up to 325 replica cars in the U.S. each year that resemble classic vehicles originally produced at least 25 years ago. Although CARB has completed its work governing engine packages for SPMVs (i.e. replica cars), the law has not taken effect because the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has failed to issue regulations or implement the law. The FAST Act required NHTSA and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to issue any necessary regulations by December 4, 2016.  

One simple regulatory option for NHTSA is to update the agency website so that low-volume manufacturers can register and file annual reports. Many small businesses made investments based on the premise that they could begin producing and selling vehicles in early 2017. Instead, they have lost money and been unable to hire workers and sell turnkey replica cars to eager customers.

The FAST Act mandates that replica vehicles will meet current model-year clean-air standards. Companies producing the vehicles will have the option of installing an engine package that has received a CARB EO or a motor vehicle engine package that is already covered by an EPA certificate of conformity for a current model-year vehicle. While CARB has completed its EO engine package regulation, the EPA is still finalizing a guidance document for its engine packages.

For more information, contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has issued final certification procedures for receiving an Executive Order (EO) for new light-duty engine packages installed in new light-duty specially-produced motor vehicles (SPMVs). The rule includes certification procedures for the manufacturers of SPMVs. 

The industry-supported CARB rule helps implement a provision in a 2015 federal law called the “Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act” (FAST Act) that permits small auto manufacturers to sell up to 325 replica cars in the U.S. each year that resemble classic vehicles originally produced at least 25 years ago. Although CARB has completed its work governing engine packages for SPMVs (i.e. replica cars), the law has not taken effect because the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has failed to issue regulations or implement the law. The FAST Act required NHTSA and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to issue any necessary regulations by December 4, 2016.  

One simple regulatory option for NHTSA is to update the agency website so that low-volume manufacturers can register and file annual reports. Many small businesses made investments based on the premise that they could begin producing and selling vehicles in early 2017. Instead, they have lost money and been unable to hire workers and sell turnkey replica cars to eager customers.

The FAST Act mandates that replica vehicles will meet current model-year clean-air standards. Companies producing the vehicles will have the option of installing an engine package that has received a CARB EO or a motor vehicle engine package that is already covered by an EPA certificate of conformity for a current model-year vehicle. While CARB has completed its EO engine package regulation, the EPA is still finalizing a guidance document for its engine packages.

For more information, contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.

By SEMA Editors

Exhibitors who take advantage of the Promo Package will receive a company logo carpet ad in the New Products Showcase, a meter panel listing at the New Products Showcase entrance and an enhanced product listing in the January issue of SEMA News.

The 2019 SEMA Show’s New Products Showcase will once again feature a Promo Package, which is offered to exhibitors through the new products entry form as an optional upgrade. This is a great opportunity for exhibitors to add value and additional exposure to their presence in the New Products Showcase—The SEMA Show’s No. 1 buyer and media destination.

The cost is $499 per product, and includes the following:

• Company logo carpet ad (2x2 ft.) in the New Products Showcase.
• A meter panel listing at the New Products Showcase entrance.
• An enhanced product listing in the January issue of SEMA News.
• Bonus: Those who purchase this promotion package before September 5 will be included in the Spotlight Product Listing section in the November issue of SEMA News.

The first product entered in the New Products Showcase is free. All additional entries are $75 per product if entered by Friday, October 11, after which, the fee is $150 per product. Note: Entries submitted on-site will be accepted based on space availability.

SEMA Show management reports that more than half of buyers are influenced to visit an exhibitor after seeing their product in the New Products Showcase.

As one of the most cost-effective ways for companies to build on their Show investment and generate more publicity, the New Products Showcase pays dividends year-round. All of the products in the Showcase are photographed and featured in SEMA News and on www.SEMAphotos.com. Every product entered in the showcase features detailed product information, as well as traditional descriptive signs, adding a layer of convenience for buyers and media.

In addition to highlighting the industry’s newest releases, the New Products Showcase includes a Featured Products category for exhibitors to highlight their signature products or best sellers. Featured Products may be previously introduced products and do not need to qualify as new.

Enter your products here.

For more information about the SEMA Show New Products Showcase, visit the SEMA Show website.

To register for the SEMA Show, visit www.SEMAShow.com/register.

By SEMA Editors

Exhibitors who take advantage of the Promo Package will receive a company logo carpet ad in the New Products Showcase, a meter panel listing at the New Products Showcase entrance and an enhanced product listing in the January issue of SEMA News.

The 2019 SEMA Show’s New Products Showcase will once again feature a Promo Package, which is offered to exhibitors through the new products entry form as an optional upgrade. This is a great opportunity for exhibitors to add value and additional exposure to their presence in the New Products Showcase—The SEMA Show’s No. 1 buyer and media destination.

The cost is $499 per product, and includes the following:

• Company logo carpet ad (2x2 ft.) in the New Products Showcase.
• A meter panel listing at the New Products Showcase entrance.
• An enhanced product listing in the January issue of SEMA News.
• Bonus: Those who purchase this promotion package before September 5 will be included in the Spotlight Product Listing section in the November issue of SEMA News.

The first product entered in the New Products Showcase is free. All additional entries are $75 per product if entered by Friday, October 11, after which, the fee is $150 per product. Note: Entries submitted on-site will be accepted based on space availability.

SEMA Show management reports that more than half of buyers are influenced to visit an exhibitor after seeing their product in the New Products Showcase.

As one of the most cost-effective ways for companies to build on their Show investment and generate more publicity, the New Products Showcase pays dividends year-round. All of the products in the Showcase are photographed and featured in SEMA News and on www.SEMAphotos.com. Every product entered in the showcase features detailed product information, as well as traditional descriptive signs, adding a layer of convenience for buyers and media.

In addition to highlighting the industry’s newest releases, the New Products Showcase includes a Featured Products category for exhibitors to highlight their signature products or best sellers. Featured Products may be previously introduced products and do not need to qualify as new.

Enter your products here.

For more information about the SEMA Show New Products Showcase, visit the SEMA Show website.

To register for the SEMA Show, visit www.SEMAShow.com/register.

By SEMA Editors

Exhibitors who take advantage of the Promo Package will receive a company logo carpet ad in the New Products Showcase, a meter panel listing at the New Products Showcase entrance and an enhanced product listing in the January issue of SEMA News.

The 2019 SEMA Show’s New Products Showcase will once again feature a Promo Package, which is offered to exhibitors through the new products entry form as an optional upgrade. This is a great opportunity for exhibitors to add value and additional exposure to their presence in the New Products Showcase—The SEMA Show’s No. 1 buyer and media destination.

The cost is $499 per product, and includes the following:

• Company logo carpet ad (2x2 ft.) in the New Products Showcase.
• A meter panel listing at the New Products Showcase entrance.
• An enhanced product listing in the January issue of SEMA News.
• Bonus: Those who purchase this promotion package before September 5 will be included in the Spotlight Product Listing section in the November issue of SEMA News.

The first product entered in the New Products Showcase is free. All additional entries are $75 per product if entered by Friday, October 11, after which, the fee is $150 per product. Note: Entries submitted on-site will be accepted based on space availability.

SEMA Show management reports that more than half of buyers are influenced to visit an exhibitor after seeing their product in the New Products Showcase.

As one of the most cost-effective ways for companies to build on their Show investment and generate more publicity, the New Products Showcase pays dividends year-round. All of the products in the Showcase are photographed and featured in SEMA News and on www.SEMAphotos.com. Every product entered in the showcase features detailed product information, as well as traditional descriptive signs, adding a layer of convenience for buyers and media.

In addition to highlighting the industry’s newest releases, the New Products Showcase includes a Featured Products category for exhibitors to highlight their signature products or best sellers. Featured Products may be previously introduced products and do not need to qualify as new.

Enter your products here.

For more information about the SEMA Show New Products Showcase, visit the SEMA Show website.

To register for the SEMA Show, visit www.SEMAShow.com/register.

By Kristopher Porter

SEMA Launch Pad voting is now open. The premier automotive young entrepreneur competition has been narrowed down to 15 semi-finalists representing new, innovative products and services in the automotive specialty-equipment market. These next-gen leaders are looking for a big break to launch their businesses to the next level.

Your votes will help competitors to advance to the top 10 and give them an opportunity to earn a spot in the top five and compete at the 2019 SEMA Show, where finalists will pitch their products in front of a live audience to a panel of industry judges who will determine the ultimate winner.

Catch your favorite finalist at the live event taking place Monday, November 4, in the Westgate Theater at 11:30 a.m.

Get to know the semi-finalists; learn about their products and vote today!

Eric Amato	Alan Brentzel	Jason Denney	TJ Hammerle	Thomas Judge
Riley Koidahl	Andrew Lien	Reid Lunde	Christopher Steven Owens	Wesley Poole
Alexander Reid	Zachary Saylor	John Schurman	Sarah Smith	Justin Urban

By Kristopher Porter

SEMA Launch Pad voting is now open. The premier automotive young entrepreneur competition has been narrowed down to 15 semi-finalists representing new, innovative products and services in the automotive specialty-equipment market. These next-gen leaders are looking for a big break to launch their businesses to the next level.

Your votes will help competitors to advance to the top 10 and give them an opportunity to earn a spot in the top five and compete at the 2019 SEMA Show, where finalists will pitch their products in front of a live audience to a panel of industry judges who will determine the ultimate winner.

Catch your favorite finalist at the live event taking place Monday, November 4, in the Westgate Theater at 11:30 a.m.

Get to know the semi-finalists; learn about their products and vote today!

Eric Amato	Alan Brentzel	Jason Denney	TJ Hammerle	Thomas Judge
Riley Koidahl	Andrew Lien	Reid Lunde	Christopher Steven Owens	Wesley Poole
Alexander Reid	Zachary Saylor	John Schurman	Sarah Smith	Justin Urban