By Kristopher Porter

SEMA members attending the 2018 SEMA Show as buyers have access to the Member Buyer Rewards (MBR) program perks. Just by wearing their MBR cards and lanyards during the SEMA Show, they will be recognized as MBR members, giving them access to the following:

• VIP Taxi Line: Enjoy shorter lines available Tuesday–Friday during select hours.
• Members-Only Lounge: Book meeting rooms, charge your devices, network with other SEMA members, purchase food options and more.
• MBR Lounge: Located inside the Members Lounge–North, this lounge offers MBR members exclusive access to a space to relax and enjoy complimentary refreshments during the SEMA Show.

MBR cards will be mailed in late October. Be sure to stop by the MBR lounge early to pick up your gift; they will go fast!

SEMA membership has its rewards. To learn more, contact Katie Carson at 909-978-6693 or katiec@sema.org.

By Kristopher Porter

SEMA members attending the 2018 SEMA Show as buyers have access to the Member Buyer Rewards (MBR) program perks. Just by wearing their MBR cards and lanyards during the SEMA Show, they will be recognized as MBR members, giving them access to the following:

• VIP Taxi Line: Enjoy shorter lines available Tuesday–Friday during select hours.
• Members-Only Lounge: Book meeting rooms, charge your devices, network with other SEMA members, purchase food options and more.
• MBR Lounge: Located inside the Members Lounge–North, this lounge offers MBR members exclusive access to a space to relax and enjoy complimentary refreshments during the SEMA Show.

MBR cards will be mailed in late October. Be sure to stop by the MBR lounge early to pick up your gift; they will go fast!

SEMA membership has its rewards. To learn more, contact Katie Carson at 909-978-6693 or katiec@sema.org.

By Jim Graven

The SEMA Data Co-op is offering free data-management consultations in booth #20679 during Show week.

The SEMA Data Co-op (SDC) team will be out in full force during Show week, offering free data-management consultations in booth #20679 and demonstrating its services to buyers in a second location—the Grand Lobby in SEMA Central.

“We are very excited about this year’s SEMA Show,” said Mike Spagnola, SEMA vice president of OEM and product development. “With two specialized SDC booth locations, we will be able to talk to more manufacturers and buyers at the Show.  

“In addition, we are spotlighting manufacturers who have achieved Platinum status in the SDC. Platinum status means that buyers can expect the best and most complete data in the marketplace from that manufacturer to populate their website, computer or anywhere else they need catalog and point-of-sale data. Make sure you stop by these manufacturers’ booths and ask them if you can receive their data through the SDC.”

To learn more about how to receive data from the SDC or to become an SDC member, stop by the SDC booth in SEMA Central for a free five-minute demo or to sign up and start using the industry’s most complete product data.

Additionally, the SDC is scheduling meetings in booth #20679 every hour from 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. during the Show (until Friday at 4:00 p.m.). The SDC booth is located behind the Ford display in Central Hall, one level above the Show floor in the raised meeting room.

Request a meeting time now!

“The SEMA Data Co-op is the only industry-owned and -operated product-data repository with all the tools and expert assistance to get your data in order,” said Jim Graven, senior director of membership. “Data receivers love our program, which provides unlimited data exports at no charge to SEMA members.”

For more information, contact Sophia Sifuentes at sophias@semadatacoop.org or call 909-978-6654.

By Jim Graven

The SEMA Data Co-op is offering free data-management consultations in booth #20679 during Show week.

The SEMA Data Co-op (SDC) team will be out in full force during Show week, offering free data-management consultations in booth #20679 and demonstrating its services to buyers in a second location—the Grand Lobby in SEMA Central.

“We are very excited about this year’s SEMA Show,” said Mike Spagnola, SEMA vice president of OEM and product development. “With two specialized SDC booth locations, we will be able to talk to more manufacturers and buyers at the Show.  

“In addition, we are spotlighting manufacturers who have achieved Platinum status in the SDC. Platinum status means that buyers can expect the best and most complete data in the marketplace from that manufacturer to populate their website, computer or anywhere else they need catalog and point-of-sale data. Make sure you stop by these manufacturers’ booths and ask them if you can receive their data through the SDC.”

To learn more about how to receive data from the SDC or to become an SDC member, stop by the SDC booth in SEMA Central for a free five-minute demo or to sign up and start using the industry’s most complete product data.

Additionally, the SDC is scheduling meetings in booth #20679 every hour from 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. during the Show (until Friday at 4:00 p.m.). The SDC booth is located behind the Ford display in Central Hall, one level above the Show floor in the raised meeting room.

Request a meeting time now!

“The SEMA Data Co-op is the only industry-owned and -operated product-data repository with all the tools and expert assistance to get your data in order,” said Jim Graven, senior director of membership. “Data receivers love our program, which provides unlimited data exports at no charge to SEMA members.”

For more information, contact Sophia Sifuentes at sophias@semadatacoop.org or call 909-978-6654.

By Jim Graven

The SEMA Data Co-op is offering free data-management consultations in booth #20679 during Show week.

The SEMA Data Co-op (SDC) team will be out in full force during Show week, offering free data-management consultations in booth #20679 and demonstrating its services to buyers in a second location—the Grand Lobby in SEMA Central.

“We are very excited about this year’s SEMA Show,” said Mike Spagnola, SEMA vice president of OEM and product development. “With two specialized SDC booth locations, we will be able to talk to more manufacturers and buyers at the Show.  

“In addition, we are spotlighting manufacturers who have achieved Platinum status in the SDC. Platinum status means that buyers can expect the best and most complete data in the marketplace from that manufacturer to populate their website, computer or anywhere else they need catalog and point-of-sale data. Make sure you stop by these manufacturers’ booths and ask them if you can receive their data through the SDC.”

To learn more about how to receive data from the SDC or to become an SDC member, stop by the SDC booth in SEMA Central for a free five-minute demo or to sign up and start using the industry’s most complete product data.

Additionally, the SDC is scheduling meetings in booth #20679 every hour from 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. during the Show (until Friday at 4:00 p.m.). The SDC booth is located behind the Ford display in Central Hall, one level above the Show floor in the raised meeting room.

Request a meeting time now!

“The SEMA Data Co-op is the only industry-owned and -operated product-data repository with all the tools and expert assistance to get your data in order,” said Jim Graven, senior director of membership. “Data receivers love our program, which provides unlimited data exports at no charge to SEMA members.”

For more information, contact Sophia Sifuentes at sophias@semadatacoop.org or call 909-978-6654.

By SEMA Editors

Buyers from the United States who register online on or before Friday, October 12, save more than $50 and have their badges mailed to them in advance of the Show.

The early registration deadline for the 2018 SEMA Show is approaching, giving qualified attendees a chance to save time and money. Buyers from the United States who register online on or before Friday, October 12, save more than $50 and have their badges mailed to them in advance of the Show, which takes place Tuesday–Friday, October 30–November 2, in Las Vegas.

“Our No. 1 advice to SEMA Show attendees is to plan ahead, and that begins with securing credentials well in advance,” said Peter MacGillivray, SEMA vice president of events and business development. “By registering early, buyers can arrive at the Show with their credentials in hand and hit the Show floor without delays—and they save money!”

To qualify for the early discounted fee of just $40 per person, qualified attendees must register online. Badges will be mailed in advance to domestic buyers. The international attendee deadline for having badges mailed was September 14, but those who register before the Show will recieve a confirmation email with a barcode that will make obtaining their badge onsite seemless and easy. Badges for other categories (including media and non-exhibiting manufacturers) are not mailed.

To qualify for buyer badges, applicants may be required to submit proof of employment in the industry. Prior year’s approval does not automatically guarantee approval and qualifying materials may still be required.

Once approved, the badge provides access to the SEMA Show all four days of the event, as well as to the educational seminars and to SEMA Ignited—the official after-party—where the general public is allowed to attend on Friday after the Show closes.

To learn more or to apply, visit www.semashow.com/register.

By SEMA Editors

Buyers from the United States who register online on or before Friday, October 12, save more than $50 and have their badges mailed to them in advance of the Show.

The early registration deadline for the 2018 SEMA Show is approaching, giving qualified attendees a chance to save time and money. Buyers from the United States who register online on or before Friday, October 12, save more than $50 and have their badges mailed to them in advance of the Show, which takes place Tuesday–Friday, October 30–November 2, in Las Vegas.

“Our No. 1 advice to SEMA Show attendees is to plan ahead, and that begins with securing credentials well in advance,” said Peter MacGillivray, SEMA vice president of events and business development. “By registering early, buyers can arrive at the Show with their credentials in hand and hit the Show floor without delays—and they save money!”

To qualify for the early discounted fee of just $40 per person, qualified attendees must register online. Badges will be mailed in advance to domestic buyers. The international attendee deadline for having badges mailed was September 14, but those who register before the Show will recieve a confirmation email with a barcode that will make obtaining their badge onsite seemless and easy. Badges for other categories (including media and non-exhibiting manufacturers) are not mailed.

To qualify for buyer badges, applicants may be required to submit proof of employment in the industry. Prior year’s approval does not automatically guarantee approval and qualifying materials may still be required.

Once approved, the badge provides access to the SEMA Show all four days of the event, as well as to the educational seminars and to SEMA Ignited—the official after-party—where the general public is allowed to attend on Friday after the Show closes.

To learn more or to apply, visit www.semashow.com/register.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The Trump Administration’s 10% tariffs imposed on $200 billion worth of products from China will increase to 25% on January 1, if the United States and China fail to resolve their trade disputes.

The Trump Administration has not established a process for requesting product exclusions from the 10% tariffs imposed on $200 billion worth of products from China that took effect on September 24. The tariffs will increase to 25% on January 1, if the United States and China fail to resolve their trade disputes.  

The Trump Administration is allowing companies to seek exclusion requests for tariffs previously imposed on $50 billion worth of goods.  Nevertheless, the bar for being granted exclusion relief is high. It must be demonstrated that the product is only available from China, the duties will cause severe economic harm, and the good is strategically important. The imposition dates for the $50 billion tariffs were staggered: July 6 for $34 billion and August 23 for $16 billion.

Here are lists and exclusion request links:

$34 billion: 818 Harmonized Tariff Code listings, including miscellaneous metal and rubber parts for auto equipment, machinery, tools, measurement and medical devices. Exclusion requests due October 9: Docket USTR-2018-0025.

$16 billion: 279 Harmonized Tariff Code listings, including many types of plastics. Exclusion requests due December 18.  

The 10% tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese products cover 5,745 tariff lines and include many auto parts, from engines and metal fasteners to wheels, tires, steering wheel components, rubber gaskets, transmission belts, brake pads, windshields and suspension springs.

China has responded to the U.S. tariffs with its own tariffs. They mostly apply to agricultural products, but the most recent retaliation includes a 10% levy on many types of U.S. tires, synthetic rubber and butadiene.

It is unclear if exclusion requests will be allowed if the tariffs levels rise to 25% on January 1, since Trump Administration officials are encouraging the U.S. trade community to alter their supply chains. While SEMA supports the administration’s efforts to create fair and reciprocal trade, and to protect intellectual property rights, the association remains concerned that tariffs are not accomplishing this shared objective.

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

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The Trump Administration’s 10% tariffs imposed on $200 billion worth of products from China will increase to 25% on January 1, if the United States and China fail to resolve their trade disputes.

The Trump Administration has not established a process for requesting product exclusions from the 10% tariffs imposed on $200 billion worth of products from China that took effect on September 24. The tariffs will increase to 25% on January 1, if the United States and China fail to resolve their trade disputes.  

The Trump Administration is allowing companies to seek exclusion requests for tariffs previously imposed on $50 billion worth of goods.  Nevertheless, the bar for being granted exclusion relief is high. It must be demonstrated that the product is only available from China, the duties will cause severe economic harm, and the good is strategically important. The imposition dates for the $50 billion tariffs were staggered: July 6 for $34 billion and August 23 for $16 billion.

Here are lists and exclusion request links:

$34 billion: 818 Harmonized Tariff Code listings, including miscellaneous metal and rubber parts for auto equipment, machinery, tools, measurement and medical devices. Exclusion requests due October 9: Docket USTR-2018-0025.

$16 billion: 279 Harmonized Tariff Code listings, including many types of plastics. Exclusion requests due December 18.  

The 10% tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese products cover 5,745 tariff lines and include many auto parts, from engines and metal fasteners to wheels, tires, steering wheel components, rubber gaskets, transmission belts, brake pads, windshields and suspension springs.

China has responded to the U.S. tariffs with its own tariffs. They mostly apply to agricultural products, but the most recent retaliation includes a 10% levy on many types of U.S. tires, synthetic rubber and butadiene.

It is unclear if exclusion requests will be allowed if the tariffs levels rise to 25% on January 1, since Trump Administration officials are encouraging the U.S. trade community to alter their supply chains. While SEMA supports the administration’s efforts to create fair and reciprocal trade, and to protect intellectual property rights, the association remains concerned that tariffs are not accomplishing this shared objective.

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

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The Trump Administration’s 10% tariffs imposed on $200 billion worth of products from China will increase to 25% on January 1, if the United States and China fail to resolve their trade disputes.

The Trump Administration has not established a process for requesting product exclusions from the 10% tariffs imposed on $200 billion worth of products from China that took effect on September 24. The tariffs will increase to 25% on January 1, if the United States and China fail to resolve their trade disputes.  

The Trump Administration is allowing companies to seek exclusion requests for tariffs previously imposed on $50 billion worth of goods.  Nevertheless, the bar for being granted exclusion relief is high. It must be demonstrated that the product is only available from China, the duties will cause severe economic harm, and the good is strategically important. The imposition dates for the $50 billion tariffs were staggered: July 6 for $34 billion and August 23 for $16 billion.

Here are lists and exclusion request links:

$34 billion: 818 Harmonized Tariff Code listings, including miscellaneous metal and rubber parts for auto equipment, machinery, tools, measurement and medical devices. Exclusion requests due October 9: Docket USTR-2018-0025.

$16 billion: 279 Harmonized Tariff Code listings, including many types of plastics. Exclusion requests due December 18.  

The 10% tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese products cover 5,745 tariff lines and include many auto parts, from engines and metal fasteners to wheels, tires, steering wheel components, rubber gaskets, transmission belts, brake pads, windshields and suspension springs.

China has responded to the U.S. tariffs with its own tariffs. They mostly apply to agricultural products, but the most recent retaliation includes a 10% levy on many types of U.S. tires, synthetic rubber and butadiene.

It is unclear if exclusion requests will be allowed if the tariffs levels rise to 25% on January 1, since Trump Administration officials are encouraging the U.S. trade community to alter their supply chains. While SEMA supports the administration’s efforts to create fair and reciprocal trade, and to protect intellectual property rights, the association remains concerned that tariffs are not accomplishing this shared objective.

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