Rough Chinese Terrain Creates Market for U.S. Specialty Products admin Fri, 07/01/2011 - 18:04

A growing number of Chinese are looking to explore their country’s rougher regions by going off-road, and Jeep sales in China are surging. But China’s terrain is apparently rougher than that found in the United States—or perhaps Chinese drivers are just more radical—because U.S.-built Jeeps are not durable enough for China, an engineer with Chrysler in China told SEMA. That could be an opportunity for SEMA members.

Chinese Government Officials Visit Southern California to Learn About the Specialty-Equipment Market admin Tue, 06/28/2011 - 13:49
A delegation of 11 officials from five Chinese government agencies, including the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM), visited SEMA for a day of discussion on the specialty-equipment market in the United States.
June 15 Deadline to Register for Priority Booth Space at SEMA China Business Development Conference admin Tue, 06/07/2011 - 10:34
The deadline to register for Priority Booth Space at the SEMA China Business Development Conference is June 15.
Two Weeks Left to Participate in Low-Cost Program to Explore Large Emerging Market admin Wed, 06/01/2011 - 08:46

U.S. specialty-parts manufacturers have until June 15 to register online at www.sema.org/china to participate in three days of one-on-one meetings with Chinese buyers and networking events, as well as tour the China International Auto parts Expo (CIAPE). Hotels, meals and an interpreter are included.

For more information, contact Linda Spencer at lindas@sema.org.
More Than Half of China's Imports Are SUVs—Get a Foothold in the Market admin Tue, 05/17/2011 - 08:45

Registrations of imported cars in China surged 90.2% in 2010, according to the Japanese research company Fourin Inc., with imports topping 600,000 units last year. SUVs accounted for 51.7% of all imports during that period, based on new vehicle registration data, says Fourin’s China Automotive Intelligence Report No. 24, December, 2010.

Deadline Approaching for SEMA China Priority Booth Selection admin Mon, 05/09/2011 - 16:45
Companies have until June 15 to participate in the priority booth selection process for the SEMA China Business Development Conference taking place September 7–10 in Beijing, China.
Tariff Codes Demystified: Exporting to China? admin Tue, 04/26/2011 - 14:28
Below are some SEMA-member products, corresponding government code (harmonized system [HS]) and the tariff rates. Don’t see your product here? Members can contact caseyk@sema.org to find out their tariff rates to export product to China.
U.S.-Brand SUV Specialty Products in Demand in China admin Wed, 04/20/2011 - 09:17
SEMA recently interviewed a number of off-road shops throughout China—in Hangzhou, Yunnan Province, Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen—about the type of vehicles they are currently working on, how brand-aware are their customers and typical customizations.
Meet With Key Players in the Fastest-Growing Specialty Market in the World admin Tue, 04/12/2011 - 14:26
From wheels to high-performance suspensions, the specialty-equipment market's luxury segment has a lot of potential for SEMA members. To learn more about this market, participate in the 2011 SEMA CIAPE China Business Development Conference.
Buyers in China Have Growing Wish List admin Tue, 04/05/2011 - 10:58
Sellers of accessories and performance products hailing from every corner of the Chinese mainland who have registered for the upcoming SEMA CIAPE China Business Development Conference have identified the products they wish to source from American manufacturers on their growing wish list.
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