By SEMA Editors

The Facebook Live videos are designed to provide transparency for attendees and exhibitors and offer insight on what Showgoers should be keying on before they get to Las Vegas.

SEMA's Vice President of Events Tom Gattuso held a Facebook Live session this week to provide attendees with a sense of where they should be in planning for the 2019 SEMA Show, which is 118 days away.

View the Facebook Live video.

Here are some examples of what Gatusso discussed.

Planning Time on the Show Floor
The average buyer attends the Show for about 16 hours, which is about two Show days. Over the period of two days, buyers can only interact with a certain number of exhibitors, so making a plan that allows you to hit the Show floor with a method for generating new business and interacting with existing contacts is crucial.

Put together a plan with a goal and a gameplay before you arrive in Las Vegas to make efficient use of your time while you're at the Show.

Show Resources
Start using the resources—such as social media, eNews, and the SEMA News magazine—that will help you research and deploy your plan. Gattuso also encourages Showgoers to download the SEMA Show mobile app when it becomes available in mid- to late-August. "The app really puts the Show in palm of your hand," said Gattuso. "We want buyers to start with the app and carry that with them to the Show floor."

SEMAShow.com
The SEMA Show website (www.SEMAShow.com) is not only where attendees and exhibitors can register for the Show, the site also includes a map of the Show's floorpan, the education sessions available for the week, information on ground transportation, simple access the Show's Official Hotels, and much more.

For exhibitors, the site includes the Exhibitor Services Manual (ESM), the online exhibitor resource that contains all of the pertinent information and forms to prepare for a successful SEMA Show. The ESM also contains information on early bird rates for booth services, deadline and budget check lists, shipping information, sponsorship opportunities and much more.

eNews
Pay closer attention to SEMA eNews, the association's weekly newsletter, which regularly contain updates and breaking news about the Show and exhibitors, education previews, new product previews, celebrity appearances, and Show attractions.

Social Media Channels
The Facebook Live videos are designed to provide transparency for attendees and exhibitors and offer insight on what Showgoers should be keying in on before they get to Las Vegas.

SEMA News Magazine
A monthly update with planning tips and news about the Show.

Education Sessions
There are more than 100 sessions planned for the Show designed to provide tips or best practices that can be applied for the next 12 to 24 months.

Visit www.SEMAShow.com to learn more about the 2019 SEMA Show.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) will exclude certain items from the 25% tariffs imposed on July 6, 2018, on $34 billion worth of products from China. The so-called List 1 tariffed products cover 818 Harmonized Tariff System code listings, including miscellaneous metal and rubber parts for auto equipment, machinery, tools, measurement and medical devices.  

The USTR has granted exclusion requests for 110 separate HTS code listings. They range from compression-ignition engines with maximum power within the 50–120 kW range to motor vehicle oil pump housings, plastic pump parts and certain steel valves along with a variety of non-auto-related products. View specific items here.

To be eligible for an exclusion, companies had to demonstrate that the product is available only from China, that the duties will cause severe economic harm and that the good is strategically important. The exclusions cover all imports under the HTS listing number, not just the request filed by an individual importer.  

In related news, the USTR has yet to begin reviewing exclusion requests for List 2 products valued at $16 billion. Tweny-five-percent tariffs were imposed August 23, 2018, and cover 279 HTS code listings, including many types of plastics.   

The USTR has just begun accepting exclusion requests for List 3 products imported from China. Requests must be submitted by September 30, 2019. Click here for 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) will exclude certain items from the 25% tariffs imposed on July 6, 2018, on $34 billion worth of products from China. The so-called List 1 tariffed products cover 818 Harmonized Tariff System code listings, including miscellaneous metal and rubber parts for auto equipment, machinery, tools, measurement and medical devices.  

The USTR has granted exclusion requests for 110 separate HTS code listings. They range from compression-ignition engines with maximum power within the 50–120 kW range to motor vehicle oil pump housings, plastic pump parts and certain steel valves along with a variety of non-auto-related products. View specific items here.

To be eligible for an exclusion, companies had to demonstrate that the product is available only from China, that the duties will cause severe economic harm and that the good is strategically important. The exclusions cover all imports under the HTS listing number, not just the request filed by an individual importer.  

In related news, the USTR has yet to begin reviewing exclusion requests for List 2 products valued at $16 billion. Tweny-five-percent tariffs were imposed August 23, 2018, and cover 279 HTS code listings, including many types of plastics.   

The USTR has just begun accepting exclusion requests for List 3 products imported from China. Requests must be submitted by September 30, 2019. Click here for 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) will exclude certain items from the 25% tariffs imposed on July 6, 2018, on $34 billion worth of products from China. The so-called List 1 tariffed products cover 818 Harmonized Tariff System code listings, including miscellaneous metal and rubber parts for auto equipment, machinery, tools, measurement and medical devices.  

The USTR has granted exclusion requests for 110 separate HTS code listings. They range from compression-ignition engines with maximum power within the 50–120 kW range to motor vehicle oil pump housings, plastic pump parts and certain steel valves along with a variety of non-auto-related products. View specific items here.

To be eligible for an exclusion, companies had to demonstrate that the product is available only from China, that the duties will cause severe economic harm and that the good is strategically important. The exclusions cover all imports under the HTS listing number, not just the request filed by an individual importer.  

In related news, the USTR has yet to begin reviewing exclusion requests for List 2 products valued at $16 billion. Tweny-five-percent tariffs were imposed August 23, 2018, and cover 279 HTS code listings, including many types of plastics.   

The USTR has just begun accepting exclusion requests for List 3 products imported from China. Requests must be submitted by September 30, 2019. Click here for 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

Hawaii Governor David Ige vetoed legislation (H.B. 323) that would have allowed for the titling and registration of former military vehicles.

Hawaii Governor David Ige vetoed legislation (H.B. 323) that would have allowed for the titling and registration of former military vehicles. The bill unanimously passed both chambers of the legislature.

The bill defined a former military vehicle as a Pinzgauer, Kaiser Jeep M715, Humvee or DUKW (Duck) that is 25 years old or older.

In announcing his intent to veto the legislation, Governor Ige explained that he believed the bill would result in vehicles that do not conform to emissions and federal safety standards operating on Hawaii’s roadways.

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website.

For details, contact Christian Robinson at stateleg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Hawaii Governor David Ige vetoed legislation (H.B. 323) that would have allowed for the titling and registration of former military vehicles.

Hawaii Governor David Ige vetoed legislation (H.B. 323) that would have allowed for the titling and registration of former military vehicles. The bill unanimously passed both chambers of the legislature.

The bill defined a former military vehicle as a Pinzgauer, Kaiser Jeep M715, Humvee or DUKW (Duck) that is 25 years old or older.

In announcing his intent to veto the legislation, Governor Ige explained that he believed the bill would result in vehicles that do not conform to emissions and federal safety standards operating on Hawaii’s roadways.

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website.

For details, contact Christian Robinson at stateleg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Hawaii Governor David Ige vetoed legislation (H.B. 323) that would have allowed for the titling and registration of former military vehicles.

Hawaii Governor David Ige vetoed legislation (H.B. 323) that would have allowed for the titling and registration of former military vehicles. The bill unanimously passed both chambers of the legislature.

The bill defined a former military vehicle as a Pinzgauer, Kaiser Jeep M715, Humvee or DUKW (Duck) that is 25 years old or older.

In announcing his intent to veto the legislation, Governor Ige explained that he believed the bill would result in vehicles that do not conform to emissions and federal safety standards operating on Hawaii’s roadways.

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website.

For details, contact Christian Robinson at stateleg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Hawaii Governor David Ige vetoed legislation (H.B. 323) that would have allowed for the titling and registration of former military vehicles.

Hawaii Governor David Ige vetoed legislation (H.B. 323) that would have allowed for the titling and registration of former military vehicles. The bill unanimously passed both chambers of the legislature.

The bill defined a former military vehicle as a Pinzgauer, Kaiser Jeep M715, Humvee or DUKW (Duck) that is 25 years old or older.

In announcing his intent to veto the legislation, Governor Ige explained that he believed the bill would result in vehicles that do not conform to emissions and federal safety standards operating on Hawaii’s roadways.

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website.

For details, contact Christian Robinson at stateleg@sema.org.

By Rachel Tatum

Perry Mack, editor-in-chief of SunCrusier Media.

Based in British Columbia, Canada, SunCruiser Media publishes several outdoor magazines in North America, including 4WDrive, RV Travelers, SuperCamping and the SunCruiser Boating Guides. In addition to exhibiting at the SEMA Show, SunCruiser Media sends an editorial team to the SEMA Show each year. Led by Perry Mack, Editor-in-Chief of SunCrusier Media, the team seeks information to fill its print, digital, web, social and video platforms.

Here’s Mack’s advice for exhibitors on what he is looking for and how they can work with him at this year’s SEMA Show:

Why do you attend the SEMA Show? What is your primary purpose for attending?
The show is my best opportunity to see new products available for the following year, as well as trends that are emerging in the industry. As a member-centric show, it creates an opportunity for me to meet smaller start-up manufacturers and see their products.

What advice do you have for SEMA Show exhibitors that want to get coverage from you?
It is critical that exhibitors post their press releases in the SEMA Show Online Media Center as early as possible. Tell me what makes your product unique and be sure to include high-resolution images of the product. The Online Media Center is my primary source of advance story building and what I use to create my itinerary of exhibitors I wish to contact at the Show for further information.

What advice do you have for exhibitors during the SEMA Show?
Don’t ignore media at your booth. Often times media badges get ignored because we aren’t seen as a sales transaction. Keep in mind, we are the gateway to getting your news and product out to the world. I know the SEMA Show is busy; if you don’t have time to talk when we stop by, take a minute to stick a flashdrive into my hand. Paper gets lost, you’re more likely to get coverage if you have a complete media kit on a flashdrive.

What’s the best way exhibitors can utilize the SEMA Show Media Center?
The Media Center has a press kit area specifically designed for exhibitors to showcase their materials to media attendees. Paper releases don’t help us; electronic versions of your content work much better. Invest in an eye-catching 8x10 popup display to catch our attention while also providing us with your USB drive. Make sure your booth number is displayed on the popup; we may stop by.

Check out previous SEMA Show coverage from SunCruiser here: www.suncruisermedia.com/topics/sema. 

The SEMA Show attracts nearly 3,000 approved media each year, representing print, video, radio and online outlets. SEMA provides services to help exhibitors connect with media at the SEMA Show and is available to assist. For details about SEMA Show exhibitor PR opportunities, contact Rachel Tatum at rachelt@sema.org or 909-978-6669.

By Rachel Tatum

Perry Mack, editor-in-chief of SunCrusier Media.

Based in British Columbia, Canada, SunCruiser Media publishes several outdoor magazines in North America, including 4WDrive, RV Travelers, SuperCamping and the SunCruiser Boating Guides. In addition to exhibiting at the SEMA Show, SunCruiser Media sends an editorial team to the SEMA Show each year. Led by Perry Mack, Editor-in-Chief of SunCrusier Media, the team seeks information to fill its print, digital, web, social and video platforms.

Here’s Mack’s advice for exhibitors on what he is looking for and how they can work with him at this year’s SEMA Show:

Why do you attend the SEMA Show? What is your primary purpose for attending?
The show is my best opportunity to see new products available for the following year, as well as trends that are emerging in the industry. As a member-centric show, it creates an opportunity for me to meet smaller start-up manufacturers and see their products.

What advice do you have for SEMA Show exhibitors that want to get coverage from you?
It is critical that exhibitors post their press releases in the SEMA Show Online Media Center as early as possible. Tell me what makes your product unique and be sure to include high-resolution images of the product. The Online Media Center is my primary source of advance story building and what I use to create my itinerary of exhibitors I wish to contact at the Show for further information.

What advice do you have for exhibitors during the SEMA Show?
Don’t ignore media at your booth. Often times media badges get ignored because we aren’t seen as a sales transaction. Keep in mind, we are the gateway to getting your news and product out to the world. I know the SEMA Show is busy; if you don’t have time to talk when we stop by, take a minute to stick a flashdrive into my hand. Paper gets lost, you’re more likely to get coverage if you have a complete media kit on a flashdrive.

What’s the best way exhibitors can utilize the SEMA Show Media Center?
The Media Center has a press kit area specifically designed for exhibitors to showcase their materials to media attendees. Paper releases don’t help us; electronic versions of your content work much better. Invest in an eye-catching 8x10 popup display to catch our attention while also providing us with your USB drive. Make sure your booth number is displayed on the popup; we may stop by.

Check out previous SEMA Show coverage from SunCruiser here: www.suncruisermedia.com/topics/sema. 

The SEMA Show attracts nearly 3,000 approved media each year, representing print, video, radio and online outlets. SEMA provides services to help exhibitors connect with media at the SEMA Show and is available to assist. For details about SEMA Show exhibitor PR opportunities, contact Rachel Tatum at rachelt@sema.org or 909-978-6669.