[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 47 (Monday, March 11, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 15341-15343]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-05522]
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Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 47 / Monday, March 11, 2013 /
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
Auto Supply Chain Trade Mission to Mexico City and Monterrey,
Mexico; September 23-26, 2013
AGENCY: International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce.
ACTION: Notice.
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Mission Description
The United States Department of Commerce, International Trade
Administration's, U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service (CS) is
organizing an auto supply chain trade mission to Mexico City and
Monterrey, Mexico, September 23-26, 2013. This mission is intended to
focus on a variety of U.S. industry and service providers, particularly
those suppliers of spare parts, original equipment manufacturer (OEM)
parts and components, hybrid vehicle components, precision assembly
devices and systems that enhance efficiency in the OEM manufacturing
process.
The mission will introduce participants to end-users and
prospective partners whose needs and capabilities are targeted to the
respective U.S. participants' strengths. Participating in an official
U.S. industry delegation, rather than traveling to Mexico
independently, will enhance the companies' abilities to secure meetings
with potential partners and buyers.
Commercial Setting
The $500 billion in annual bilateral trade between the United
States and Mexico is fueled in large part by industrial manufacturing
centers located throughout northern and central Mexico, which is also
supported by an ever-growing national cargo transportation industry.
Mexico's automotive industry ranks as the 8th largest vehicle
producer in the world and the second-largest in Latin America. The
automotive sector accounts for 17.6 percent of Mexico's manufacturing
sector and 3 percent of its national GDP contribution. There are
currently nine manufacturers in Mexico: General Motors, Chrysler, Ford,
Nissan, Fiat, Renault, Honda, Toyota, and Volkswagen. This
manufacturing base produces 42 brands in 20 manufacturing plants.
Nissan, GM, Volkswagen, and Honda plan to increase their production in
Mexico while Fiat, Audi and Mazda are currently opening up new plants
for vehicle manufacturing in Mexico. Vehicle production in Mexico has
almost doubled in the past three years.
The northern state of Nuevo Leon represents 27 percent of the
national auto parts industry and it is the world leader in the
production of aluminum components such as cylinder heads, engine blocks
and transmission parts. Exports from this state represented 11.8
percent of Mexico's automotive exports and automotive manufacturing
grew 83 percent in the last five years.
In 2012, Mexico produced more than 2.8 million cars- and the
projection for 2013 is 3 million cars. 83 percent of its production is
devoted to exports and the remaining 17 percent go to the domestic
market. The National Auto parts Industry Association (INA) reported
significant growth of the auto parts industry from 2011 to 2012.
In 2012, the Mexican automotive industry experienced a 12.4 percent
growth of local vehicle production due to higher demand, domestically
as well as in the United States and other markets. The countries to
which Mexico exports include: United States (63.9 percent); Canada (6.8
percent); Latin America (15.5 percent); Asia (2 percent), Europe (9
percent) and others (1.3 percent). Mexican vehicle sales in 2012
increased 9 percent compared with 2011. Market realities have led to
new trends in car manufacturing, including smaller car sizes and
increased fuel efficiency.
The aftermarket is expected to increase, as Mexico imposed new
duties and requirements on the importation of used vehicles since 2009.
As a result, repair and maintenance of used vehicles in Mexico will
require varied parts. In addition, other opportunities exist for U.S.
exporters of spare parts, equipment and new technologies oriented to
reduce costs and time spent on maintenance and repairs.
Best Prospects
The greatest opportunities include: Spare and replacement parts for
gasoline and diesel engines; electrical parts, collision repair parts;
gear boxes; drive axles; catalytic converters; and steering wheels. In
the first and second-tier supply chain sector, opportunities include:
OEM parts and components; precision assembly devices; machined parts;
hybrid vehicle components; suspension systems; and pre-assembly
components such as small and progressive stampings. Other products in
demand include: Electronic components; specialized tooling; systems
that eliminate waste and green technologies such as new combustion
systems to reduce gas emission and oil consumption.
In addition, identified needs include: Injection molding (small and
large components), aluminum extrusion and post fabrication (anodizing,
machining, punching, assembly); steel stamping for sunroof components,
aluminum die casting for sun roof components; rubber parts for sunroof
or fuel tank cushion; compression molding; glass for sunroof; fuel tank
components (plastic tubes), fuel tank components (valves e.g. ORVR/VSF,
joints); fuel tank components (pump O-ring); cold forging; plastic
molding; rubber molding; die casting; and machining equipment.
Mission Goals
The short term goals of the Auto Supply Chain Trade Mission to
Mexico are (1) to introduce U.S. companies to potential end-users,
distributors and representatives in Mexico City, Monterrey, and their
surrounding areas, and (2) to introduce U.S. companies to industry
leaders and government officials in Mexico City and Monterrey to learn
about various opportunities in the automotive industry.
Mission Scenario
September 23/Mexico City
Mission participants have a breakfast briefing including an
overview of the auto industry, doing business in Mexico, and a review
of the mission itinerary. The delegation then tours an automotive
manufacturer's facility (Chrysler) in Toluca, Mexico and
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attends a presentation on the purchasing process for Mexican automotive
companies. The day will close with a reception with local industry
leaders and government officials.
September 24/Mexico City
Companies have a full day of matchmaking appointments with Mexico
City companies.
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Presentations from General Motors and Ford on their purchasing
process for suppliers
Mission participants depart the evening of September 24 to
Monterrey.
September 25/Monterrey
Mission participants have a short briefing and review the mission
itinerary. The delegation then tours an automotive plant in Monterrey
and receives a presentation on the purchasing process for Mexican
automotive companies.
The tour will be followed by the inauguration of the new automotive
parts trade show at Cintermex (a U.S. Department of Commerce strategic
partner) with time to tour the show and talk to exhibitors. The day
will close with a reception with local industry leaders and government
officials.
September 26/Monterrey
Companies have a full day of matchmaking appointments with
Monterrey companies. The mission ends that afternoon and mission
participants can depart that night or the following morning.
The following items are included in the price of the trade mission:
Pre-travel Webinar briefing, covering Mexican business
practices and security;
National promotion within Mexico of trade mission,
including wide circulation of printed company directory;
Welcome receptions in Mexico City and Monterrey with
industry representatives;
Commercial breakfast briefings in Mexico City and
Monterrey;
Group transportation to all receptions and plant tours;
Discounted hotel rates in Mexico City and Monterrey;
One day of pre-scheduled meetings (4-5 meetings each stop)
with potential partners, distributors, end users, or local industry
contacts in both Mexico City and Monterrey;
A designated escort/translator to provide assistance
during scheduled matchmaking meetings.
Proposed Mission Agenda
The mission program will begin in the morning of Monday, September
23, 2013, and continue through the afternoon of September 26, 2013.
September 22 Mexico City
Arrival/Hotel check-in
September 23 Mexico City
Breakfast briefing
Chrysler Plant tour
Welcome reception
September 24 Mexico City
Breakfast on your own
Matchmaking meetings with potential clients, distributors/
representatives; or
Headquarters visits to:
GM--company presentation and purchasing process
Ford--company presentation and purchasing process
Depart Mexico City en route to Monterrey
Arrival/Hotel check-in Monterrey
September 25 Monterrey
Breakfast briefing
Plant tour
Inauguration and tour of automotive trade show
Evening Reception
September 26 Monterrey
Breakfast on your own
Matchmaking meetings with potential clients, distributors/
representatives
Depart Monterrey that night or the following morning
Participation Requirements
All parties interested in participating in the Auto Supply Chain
Trade Mission to Mexico must complete and submit an application for
consideration by the U.S. Department of Commerce. All applicants will
be evaluated on their ability to meet certain conditions and to satisfy
the selection criteria as outlined below. This mission has a goal of a
minimum of 15 and a maximum of 20 companies to be selected to
participate in the mission from the applicant pool. U.S. companies
already doing business in Mexico as well as U.S. companies seeking to
enter the market for the first time are encouraged to apply.
Fees and Expenses
After a company has been selected to participate on the mission, a
payment to the U.S. Department of Commerce in the form of a
participation fee is required. The participation fee will be US $3450
for large firms and $2900 for a small or medium-sized enterprise
(SME).\1\ The fee for each additional firm representative (large firm
or SME) is $300. Expenses for air travel (to Mexico City, Monterrey and
return), lodging, meals and incidentals will be the responsibility of
each mission participant.
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\1\ An SME is defined as a firm with 500 or fewer employees or
that otherwise qualifies as a small business under SBA regulations
(see http://www.sba.gov/services/contractingopportunities/sizestandardstopics/index.html). Parent companies, affiliates, and
subsidiaries will be considered when determining business size. The
dual pricing reflects the Commercial Service's user fee schedule
that became effective May 1, 2008 (see http://www.export.gov/newsletter/march2008/initiatives.html for additional information).
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Conditions for Participation
An applicant must submit a completed and signed mission
application and supplemental application materials, including adequate
information on the company's products and/or services, primary market
objectives, and goals for participation. If the U.S. Department of
Commerce receives an incomplete application, the Department may reject
the application, request additional information, or take the lack of
information into account when evaluating the applications.
Each applicant must also certify that the products and
services it seeks to export through the mission are either produced in
the United States, or, if not, marketed under the name of a U.S. firm
and have at least fifty-one percent U.S. content.
Selection Criteria for Participation
Selection will be based on the following criteria:
Suitability of a company's products or services to the
mission's goals
Applicant's potential for business in Mexico, including
likelihood of exports resulting from the trade mission
Consistency of the applicant's goals and objectives with
the stated scope of the trade mission (i.e., the sectors indicated in
the mission description)
Referrals from political organizations and any documents containing
references to partisan political activities (including political
contributions) will be removed from an applicant's submission and not
considered during the selection process.
Timeframe for Recruitment and Applications
Mission recruitment will be conducted in an open and public manner,
including publication in the Federal Register, posting on the Commerce
Department trade mission calendar (http://export.gov/trademissions/)
and other Internet Web sites, press releases to general and trade
media, direct mail, industry trade associations and other multiplier
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groups, and publicity at industry meetings, symposia, conferences, and
trade shows.
Recruitment for the mission will begin immediately and conclude no
later than July 12, 2013. CS Mexico will review all applications on a
rolling basis and will inform applicants as they are accepted.
Applications received after the July 12, 2013 date will be considered
only if space and scheduling constraints permit.
Contacts
U.S. Commercial Service--Mexico
Ms. Monica Martinez, Commercial Specialist, U.S. Commercial Service
Mexico--Mexico City, Tel: +52 55 5140-2628, [email protected]
Mr. John Howell, Principal Commercial Officer, U.S. Commercial Service
Mexico--Monterrey, Tel: + 52 81 8047-3223, [email protected]
Ms. Yazmin Rojas, Commercial Specialist, U.S. Commercial Service
Mexico--Monterrey, Tel: +52 81 8047-3118, [email protected]
U.S. Commercial Service--United States
Ms. Eve Lerman, Senior International Trade Specialist, U.S. Commercial
Service--East Michigan, Tel: +1 248 975-9605, [email protected]
Elnora Moye,
Trade Program Assistant.
[FR Doc. 2013-05522 Filed 3-8-13; 8:45 am]
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