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.

By Kyle Cheng

According to the July “SEMA Industry Indicators Report,” the risk of recession has diminished.

The first half of 2019 is in the books, and the United States is now in the longest economic expansion in its history. The economy is intact, and the risk of recession has diminished. Further risks of additional tariffs appear low for now, but tension remains, and growth is slowing both at home and abroad.

Consumer spending is at a healthy level. Likewise, a tight labor market is keeping pressure on wages. Consumers are feeling optimistic, and that confidence is driving many to look for new opportunities. Good fundamentals should carry the economy the rest of the year.

Likewise, the manufacturing sector added 17,000 new jobs last month—a strong increase from the prior three months. Fewer trade uncertainties, a weaker dollar and improving business sentiment could collectively help manufacturers in the second half of the year.

To learn more, download the July “SEMA Industry Indicators Report,” now available for free at www.sema.org/research.