By SEMA Washington, D.C, Staff

Legislation to allow registration of former military vehicles as special-interest vehicles has been favorably considered by two committees and is awaiting a Senate floor vote.

Legislation to allow registration of former military vehicles as special-interest vehicles has been favorably considered by two committees and is awaiting a Senate floor vote. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Daniel Ingber at stateleg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C, Staff

Legislation to allow registration of former military vehicles as special-interest vehicles has been favorably considered by two committees and is awaiting a Senate floor vote.

Legislation to allow registration of former military vehicles as special-interest vehicles has been favorably considered by two committees and is awaiting a Senate floor vote. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Daniel Ingber at stateleg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

A bill has been introduced to extend the emissions inspection cycle from two years to four years for ’82-and-newer model-year vehicles.

A bill has been introduced to extend the emissions-inspection cycle from two years to four years for ’82-and-newer model-year vehicles. Emissions inspections are currently required when the vehicle is first registered and biennially thereafter. The bill has been referred to the Senate Transportation Committee. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN). For details, contact Daniel Ingber at stateleg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

A bill has been introduced to extend the emissions inspection cycle from two years to four years for ’82-and-newer model-year vehicles.

A bill has been introduced to extend the emissions-inspection cycle from two years to four years for ’82-and-newer model-year vehicles. Emissions inspections are currently required when the vehicle is first registered and biennially thereafter. The bill has been referred to the Senate Transportation Committee. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN). For details, contact Daniel Ingber at stateleg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

A bill has been introduced to extend the emissions inspection cycle from two years to four years for ’82-and-newer model-year vehicles.

A bill has been introduced to extend the emissions-inspection cycle from two years to four years for ’82-and-newer model-year vehicles. Emissions inspections are currently required when the vehicle is first registered and biennially thereafter. The bill has been referred to the Senate Transportation Committee. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN). For details, contact Daniel Ingber at stateleg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

A bill has been introduced to extend the emissions inspection cycle from two years to four years for ’82-and-newer model-year vehicles.

A bill has been introduced to extend the emissions-inspection cycle from two years to four years for ’82-and-newer model-year vehicles. Emissions inspections are currently required when the vehicle is first registered and biennially thereafter. The bill has been referred to the Senate Transportation Committee. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN). For details, contact Daniel Ingber at stateleg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

In February, the U.S. Department of Commerce recommended that President Trump impose tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, reasoning that a dependence on foreign sources for these critical materials poses a threat to national security. As a result, President Trump announced that the United States would impose a 25% tariff on all covered steel imports and a 10% tariff on all covered aluminum imports. The tariffs will be imposed March 23, 2018.

• Covered Steel Imports: The tariffs cover “steel articles” classified in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) six-digit level as: 7206.10 through 7216.50; 7216.99 through 7301.10; 7302.10; 7302.40 through 7302.90; and 7304.10 through 7306.90. These sections are in Chapters 72 and 73 of the HTS.
• Covered Aluminum Imports: The tariffs cover “aluminum articles” classified in the HTS as: (a) unwrought aluminum (7601); (b) aluminum bars, rods and profiles (7604); (c) aluminum wire (7605); (d) aluminum plate, sheet, strip and foil (flat rolled products) (7606 and 7607); (e) aluminum tubes and pipes and tube and pipe fitting (7608 and 7609); and (f) aluminum castings and forgings (7616.99.51.60 and 7616.99.51.70). These sections are in Chapter 76 of the HTS.
• Exclusions: Imports from Canada and Mexico are temporarily exempted, but tied to a successful renegotiation of the NAFTA accord. Other countries with which the United States has a security relationship may seek to negotiate removal of the tariffs. A process will also be developed to seek a product exclusion based on significant merit (lack of availability or national security reasons).

Once imposed, the tariffs will likely be challenged by other countries in the World Trade Organization and potentially lead to retaliation moves by U.S. trading partners.

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

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

In February, the U.S. Department of Commerce recommended that President Trump impose tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, reasoning that a dependence on foreign sources for these critical materials poses a threat to national security. As a result, President Trump announced that the United States would impose a 25% tariff on all covered steel imports and a 10% tariff on all covered aluminum imports. The tariffs will be imposed March 23, 2018.

• Covered Steel Imports: The tariffs cover “steel articles” classified in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) six-digit level as: 7206.10 through 7216.50; 7216.99 through 7301.10; 7302.10; 7302.40 through 7302.90; and 7304.10 through 7306.90. These sections are in Chapters 72 and 73 of the HTS.
• Covered Aluminum Imports: The tariffs cover “aluminum articles” classified in the HTS as: (a) unwrought aluminum (7601); (b) aluminum bars, rods and profiles (7604); (c) aluminum wire (7605); (d) aluminum plate, sheet, strip and foil (flat rolled products) (7606 and 7607); (e) aluminum tubes and pipes and tube and pipe fitting (7608 and 7609); and (f) aluminum castings and forgings (7616.99.51.60 and 7616.99.51.70). These sections are in Chapter 76 of the HTS.
• Exclusions: Imports from Canada and Mexico are temporarily exempted, but tied to a successful renegotiation of the NAFTA accord. Other countries with which the United States has a security relationship may seek to negotiate removal of the tariffs. A process will also be developed to seek a product exclusion based on significant merit (lack of availability or national security reasons).

Once imposed, the tariffs will likely be challenged by other countries in the World Trade Organization and potentially lead to retaliation moves by U.S. trading partners.

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

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

In February, the U.S. Department of Commerce recommended that President Trump impose tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, reasoning that a dependence on foreign sources for these critical materials poses a threat to national security. As a result, President Trump announced that the United States would impose a 25% tariff on all covered steel imports and a 10% tariff on all covered aluminum imports. The tariffs will be imposed March 23, 2018.

• Covered Steel Imports: The tariffs cover “steel articles” classified in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) six-digit level as: 7206.10 through 7216.50; 7216.99 through 7301.10; 7302.10; 7302.40 through 7302.90; and 7304.10 through 7306.90. These sections are in Chapters 72 and 73 of the HTS.
• Covered Aluminum Imports: The tariffs cover “aluminum articles” classified in the HTS as: (a) unwrought aluminum (7601); (b) aluminum bars, rods and profiles (7604); (c) aluminum wire (7605); (d) aluminum plate, sheet, strip and foil (flat rolled products) (7606 and 7607); (e) aluminum tubes and pipes and tube and pipe fitting (7608 and 7609); and (f) aluminum castings and forgings (7616.99.51.60 and 7616.99.51.70). These sections are in Chapter 76 of the HTS.
• Exclusions: Imports from Canada and Mexico are temporarily exempted, but tied to a successful renegotiation of the NAFTA accord. Other countries with which the United States has a security relationship may seek to negotiate removal of the tariffs. A process will also be developed to seek a product exclusion based on significant merit (lack of availability or national security reasons).

Once imposed, the tariffs will likely be challenged by other countries in the World Trade Organization and potentially lead to retaliation moves by U.S. trading partners.

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

By Lindsay Bianco

Hypertech helped to raise a total of $1,400 for the SEMA Memorial Scholarship and Loan Forgiveness Fund through its Grand Prix slot-car races on a 1:32-scale four-lane track provided by Fife, Washington’s Hornby America.

SEMA-member company Hypertech helped to raise a total of $1,400 for the SEMA Memorial Scholarship and Loan Forgiveness Fund. During the 2017 SEMA Show, Hypertech chose a fun, unique way to showcase its products by conducting the Hypertech Grand Prix slot-car races on a 1:32-scale four-lane track provided by Fife, Washington’s Hornby America. Those who raced the diminutive vehicles had the opportunity to make charitable donations to the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund. Students from the California State University San Bernardino were also on hand at the booth to help with donations and experience the SEMA Show through the lens of an exhibiting company.

Conceived by Hypertech CEO Amy Faulk, the plan was put into action, along with the idea to accept donations to the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund. For the past four years at the SEMA Show, students from California State University San Bernardino voluntarily worked the Hypertech booth to learn more about the industry and have an opportunity to network with companies, and this was a way to pay back their participation.

“Most college students have debt from the cost of school, so they understand and appreciate any kind of funds that are raised or given,” said Hypertech CEO Amy Faulk.

Through charitable donations such as this one, SEMA is able to help students from all over the country pay their way through college. To learn more and support SEMA scholarships, visit www.sema.org/scholarships/donations.