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mattresses.’’ ‘‘Hybrid mattresses’’ contain two
or more support systems as the core, such as
layers of both memory foam and innerspring
units.
‘‘Non-innerspring mattresses’’ are those
that do not contain any innerspring units.
They are generally produced from foams
(e.g., polyurethane, memory (viscoelastic),
latex foam, gel-infused viscoelastic (gel
foam), thermobonded polyester,
polyethylene) or other resilient filling.
Mattresses covered by the scope of this
investigation may be imported
independently, as part of furniture or
furniture mechanisms (e.g., convertible sofa
bed mattresses, sofa bed mattresses imported
with sofa bed mechanisms, corner group
mattresses, day-bed mattresses, roll-away bed
mattresses, high risers, trundle bed
mattresses, crib mattresses), or as part of a set
in combination with a ‘‘mattress foundation.’’
‘‘Mattress foundations’’ are any base or
support for a mattress. Mattress foundations
are commonly referred to as ‘‘foundations,’’
‘‘boxsprings,’’ ‘‘platforms,’’ and/or ‘‘bases.’’
Bases can be static, foldable, or adjustable.
Only the mattress is covered by the scope if
imported as part of furniture, with furniture
mechanisms, or as part of a set in
combination with a mattress foundation.
Excluded from the scope of this
investigation are ‘‘futon’’ mattresses. A
‘‘futon’’ is a bi-fold frame made of wood,
metal, or plastic material, or any combination
thereof, that functions as both seating
furniture (such as a couch, love seat, or sofa)
and a bed. A ‘‘futon mattress’’ is a tufted
mattress, where the top covering is secured
to the bottom with thread that goes
completely through the mattress from the top
through to the bottom, and it does not
contain innersprings or foam. A futon
mattress is both the bed and seating surface
for the futon.
Also excluded from the scope are airbeds
(including inflatable mattresses) and
waterbeds, which consist of air- or liquidfilled bladders as the core or main support
system of the mattress.
Further, also excluded from the scope of
this investigation are any products covered
by the existing antidumping duty order on
uncovered innerspring units. See Uncovered
Innerspring Units from the People’s Republic
of China: Notice of Antidumping Duty Order,
74 FR 7661 (February 19, 2009).
The products subject to this investigation
are currently properly classifiable under
Harmonized Tariff Schedule for the United
States (HTSUS) subheadings: 9404.21.0010,
9404.21.0013, 9404.29.1005, 9404.29.1013,
9404.29.9085, and 9404.29.9087. Products
subject to this investigation may also enter
under HTSUS subheadings: 9404.21.0095,
9404.29.1095, 9404.29.9095, 9401.40.0000,
and 9401.90.5081. Although the HTSUS
subheadings are provided for convenience
and customs purposes, the written
description of the merchandise subject to this
investigation is dispositive.
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when evaluating the application. If the
requisite minimum number of
International Trade Administration
participants is not selected for a
particular mission by the recruitment
Announcement of July 2018 Approved deadline, the mission may be cancelled.
International Trade Administration
Each applicant must also certify that
Trade Missions
the products and services it seeks to
export through the mission are either
AGENCY: International Trade
produced in the United States, or, if not,
Administration, Department of
are marketed under the name of a U.S.
Commerce.
firm and have at least fifty-one percent
SUMMARY: The United States Department
U.S. content by value. In the case of a
of Commerce, International Trade
trade association or organization, the
Administration (ITA) is announcing two
applicant must certify that, for each firm
upcoming trade missions that will be
or service provider to be represented by
recruited, organized, and implemented
the association/organization, the
by ITA. These missions are:
products and/or services the
Trade Mission to India and Indo-Pacific represented firm or service provider
in Conjunction with Trade Winds
seeks to export are either produced in
Indo-Pacific—May 6–13, 2019.
the United States or, if not, marketed
Cybersecurity Business Development
under the name of a U.S. firm and have
Mission to Denmark, Norway, and
at least 51% U.S. content.
Sweden—September 23–27, 2019.
A trade association/organization
A summary of each mission is found
applicant must certify to the above for
below. Application information and
all of the companies it seeks to represent
more detailed mission information,
on the mission.
In addition, each applicant must:
including the commercial setting and
• Certify that the products and
sector information, can be found at the
trade mission website: https://export.gov/ services that it wishes to market through
the mission would be in compliance
trademissions.
For each mission, recruitment will be with U.S. export controls and
regulations;
conducted in an open and public
• Certify that it has identified any
manner, including publication in the
matter pending before any bureau or
Federal Register, posting on the
office in the Department of Commerce;
Commerce Department trade mission
• Certify that it has identified any
calendar (https://export.gov/
pending litigation (including any
trademissions) and other internet
administrative proceedings) to which it
websites, press releases to general and
is a party that involves the Department
trade media, direct mail, broadcast fax,
of Commerce; and
notices by industry trade associations
• Sign and submit an agreement that
and other multiplier groups, and
it and its affiliates (1) have not and will
publicity at industry meetings,
symposia, conferences, and trade shows. not engage in the bribery of foreign
officials in connection with a
DATES: Applicable October 17, 2018.
company’s/participant’s involvement in
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
this mission, and (2) maintain and
Gemal Brangman, Trade Promotion
enforce a policy that prohibits the
Programs, Industry and Analysis,
bribery of foreign officials.
International Trade Administration,
In the case of a trade association/
U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401
organization, the applicant must certify
Constitution Avenue NW, Washington
that each firm or service provider to be
DC 20230; telephone (202) 482–3773.
represented by the association/
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
organization can make the above
certifications.
The Following Conditions for
Participation Will Be Used for Each
The Following Selection Criteria Will
Mission
Be Used for Each Mission
Applicants must submit a completed
Targeted mission participants are U.S.
and signed mission application and
firms, services providers and trade
supplemental application materials,
associations/organizations providing or
including adequate information on their promoting U.S. products and services
products and/or services, primary
that have an interest in entering or
market objectives, and goals for
expanding their business in the
participation. If the Department of
mission’s destination country. The
Commerce receives an incomplete
following criteria will be evaluated in
application, the Department may either: selecting participants:
• Suitability of the applicant’s (or in
Reject the application, request
the case of a trade association/
additional information/clarification, or
take the lack of information into account organization, represented firm or service
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provider’s) products or services to these
markets;
• The applicant’s (or in the case of a
trade association/organization,
represented firm or service provider’s)
potential for business in the markets,
including likelihood of exports resulting
from the mission; and
• Consistency of the applicant’s (or in
the case of a trade association/
organization, represented firm or service
provider’s) goals and objectives with the
stated scope of the mission.
Balance of company size and location
may also be considered during the
review process. Referrals from a
political party or partisan political
group or any information, including on
the application, containing references to
political contributions or other partisan
political activities will be excluded from
the application and will not be
considered during the selection process.
The sender will be notified of these
exclusions.
Trade Mission Participation Fees
If and when an applicant is selected
to participate on a particular mission, a
payment to the Department of
Commerce in the amount of the
designated participation fee below is
required. Upon notification of
acceptance to participate, those selected
have 5 business days to submit payment
or the acceptance may be revoked.
Participants selected for a trade
mission will be expected to pay for the
cost of personal expenses, including,
but not limited to, international travel,
lodging, meals, transportation,
communication, and incidentals, unless
otherwise noted. Participants will,
however, be able to take advantage of
U.S. Government rates for hotel rooms.
In the event that a mission is cancelled,
no personal expenses paid in
anticipation of a mission will be
reimbursed. However, participation fees
for a cancelled mission will be
reimbursed to the extent they have not
already been expended in anticipation
of the mission.
If a visa is required to travel on a
particular mission, applying for and
obtaining such visas will be the
responsibility of the mission
participant. Government fees and
processing expenses to obtain such visas
are not included in the participation fee.
However, the Department of Commerce
will provide instructions to each
participant on the procedures required
to obtain business visas. Trade Mission
members participate in trade missions
and undertake mission-related travel at
their own risk. The nature of the
security situation in a given foreign
market at a given time cannot be
guaranteed. The U.S. Government does
not make any representations or
guarantees as to the safety or security of
participants. The U.S. Department of
State issues U.S. Government
international travel alerts and warnings
for U.S. citizens available at https://
travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/
alertswarnings.html. Any question
regarding insurance coverage must be
resolved by the participant and its
insurer of choice.
Definition of Small and Medium Sized
Enterprise
For purposes of assessing
participation fees, the Department of
Commerce defines Small and Medium
Sized Enterprises (SME) as a firm with
500 or fewer employees or that
otherwise qualifies as a small business
under SBA regulations (see https://
www.sba.gov/services/contracting
opportunities/sizestandardstopics/
index.html). Parent companies,
affiliates, and subsidiaries will be
considered when determining business
size.
Mission List: (additional information
about each mission can be found at
https://export.gov/trademissions).
Trade Mission to India and Indo-Pacific
in Conjunction With Trade Winds IndoPacific, May 6–13, 2019
Summary
The United States Department of
Commerce, International Trade
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Monday–Wednesday, May 6–8 ..............................................................
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Administration, U.S. and Foreign
Commercial Service (USFCS) is
organizing a trade mission to India and
the Indo-Pacific region, that will include
the Trade Winds Indo-Pacific business
forum in New Delhi, India, May 2019.
U.S. trade mission members will
participate in the Trade Winds—IndoPacific business forum in New Delhi,
India (which is also open to U.S.
companies not participating in the trade
mission). Trade mission participants
may participate in their choice of
mission stops based on
recommendations from the USFCS.
Each trade mission stop will include
one-on-one business appointments with
pre-screened potential buyers, agents,
distributors and joint-venture partners,
and networking events. Trade mission
participants electing to participate in
the Trade Winds Indo-Pacific business
forum may attend regional consultations
with USFCS Senior Commercial Officers
and Officers from participating State
Department Partner Posts.
This mission is open to U.S.
companies from a cross section of
industries with growth potential in
India and the Indo-Pacific region,
including but not limited to: Aviation
and defense, energy, healthcare,
environmental technologies, digital
services, infrastructure, smart cities,
mining, agribusiness, automotive, and
consumer goods.
Schedule
This timetable allows for clients to
take part in business matchmaking
across the diverse Indian marketplace
by offering scheduled business-tobusiness meetings in New Delhi,
Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai,
Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Ahmedabad.
This structure ensures that each post
has set days for meetings that allow the
clients to explore up to three of their
best prospects for business.
The clients have the option to travel
over the weekend to their choice of a
mission stop offered in Bangladesh or
Sri Lanka.
Arrive in New Delhi, India.
New Delhi, India: Trade Winds Business Forum. Registration and Market Briefings, Business
to Business meetings, Consultations with U.S. government trade representatives and networking with U.S. and foreign government and business officials.
Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad and Kolkata: Business to Business
Meetings (Choice of one mission stop).
Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad and Kolkata: Business to Business
Meetings (Choice of one mission stop).
Travel to Bangladesh or Sri Lanka if electing to participate in one of these mission stops.
Bangladesh or Sri Lanka: Business to Business meetings and networking with government
and business officials.
Trade Mission Participants Depart.
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Website: Please visit our official
mission website for more information:
https://export.gov/tradewinds.
Participation Requirements
All parties interested in participating
in the trade mission to India (including
mission stops with business
matchmaking within India and/or
Bangladesh or Sri Lanka must complete
and submit an application package for
consideration by the Department of
Commerce. All applicants will be
evaluated on their ability to meet certain
conditions and best satisfy the selection
criteria as outlined below.
A minimum of 40 companies and/or
trade associations will be selected to
participate in the mission from the
applicant pool on a rolling basis.
Mission stop participation will be
limited as follows:
Business matchmaking capacity:
New Delhi—30
Mumbai—30
Chennai—25
Kolkata—15
Bengaluru—25
Ahmedabad—8
Hyderabad—5
Partner Post Sri Lanka—5
Partner Post Bangladesh—12
Additional delegates may be accepted
based on available space. U.S.
companies and/or trade associations
already doing business in or seeking
business in India, Sri Lanka or
Bangladesh for the first time may apply.
Fees and Expenses
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If and when an applicant is selected
to participate on a particular mission, a
payment to the Department of
Commerce in the amount of the
designated participation fee below is
required. Upon notification of
acceptance to participate, those selected
have 5 business days to submit payment
or the acceptance may be revoked.
The below trade mission fees include
the $650 participation fee for the Trade
Winds business forum to be held in
New Delhi, India on May 6–8, 2019.
1. For one mission stop, the
participation fee will be $2,200 for a
small or medium-sized enterprise (SME)
and $4,200 for large firms.
2. For two mission stops, the
participation fee will be $3,200 for a
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companies in finding business partners
to which they may export their products
and services in the region. This mission
intends to include representatives from
U.S. companies and U.S. trade
associations with members that provide
cybersecurity and critical infrastructure
protection products and services. The
mission will visit Denmark, Norway,
and Sweden, giving U.S. firms access to
business development opportunities
across in the Nordic region.
Participating firms will gain market
insights, make industry contacts,
Timeline for Recruitment
solidify business strategies, and advance
Recruitment for the mission will
their own specific projects, all with the
begin immediately and conclude no
goal of increasing U.S. product and
later than March 15, 2019. The U.S.
service exports to the region. This
Department of Commerce will review
mission will include customized, oneapplications and make selection
on-one, business appointments with
decisions on a rolling basis beginning
pre-screened potential buyers, agents,
October 31, 2018, until the maximum
distributors, and joint venture partners.
number of participants is selected. After It will also allow for meetings with
March 15, 2019, applications will be
industry leaders as well as state and
considered only if space and scheduling local government officials, along with
constraints permit.
other networking events.
Like many other European countries,
Contacts
the Nordic cybersecurity market
Leslie Drake, Director U.S. Export
revolves around the following
Assistance Center—Charleston, WV,
categories:
Leslie.Drake@trade.gov, Tel: 304–347–
Security Software: Software as a
5123
Service (SAaS); Anti-virus software;
International Contact Information
content-management soft-ware; Security
Information and Event Management
Aileen Nandi, Acting Senior
Commercial Officer, U.S. Commercial (SIEM); software associated with
compliance and disclosure regulations.
Service New Delhi, Email:
Security Services: Managed
Aileen.Nandi@trade.gov
Greg Taevs, Acting Deputy Senior
Information Security Services (MISS);
Commercial Officer, U.S. Commercial Outsourcing; security audits and
Service Mumbai, Email:
penetration testing; services associated
Gregory.Taevs@trade.gov
with compliance and disclosure
regulations.
Cyber-Security Business Development
Security Appliances: Unified Threat
Mission to Denmark, Norway, and
Management (UTM)—the unification of
Sweden, September 23–27, 2019
firewall, VPN, ID&P and gateway
Summary
antivirus into a single platform; wireless
and application security solutions;
The United States Department of
biometric technology.
Commerce, International Trade
Administration (ITA), is organizing a
Proposed Timetable
cybersecurity Business Development
* Note: The schedule below is only an
Mission to Denmark, Norway, and
example of potential activities during
Sweden.
the mission and are subject to change.
This mission aims to introduce U.S.
firms and trade associations to Northern The final schedule and potential site
visits will depend on the availability of
Europe’s information and
host government and business officials,
communication technology (ICT),
specific goals of mission participants,
security, and critical infrastructure
and ground transportation.
protection markets. It will assist U.S.
small or medium-sized enterprise (SME)
and $5,200 for large firms.
3. For three mission stops, the
participation fee will be $4,200 for a
small or medium-sized enterprise (SME)
and $6,200 for large firms.
4. For four mission stops, the
participation fee will be $5,200 for a
small or medium-sized enterprise (SME)
and $7,200 for large firms.
An additional representative for both
SMEs and large firms will require an
additional fee of $500.
Trade Mission Participants Arrive in Copenhagen.
Welcome and Denmark Country Briefing; Participant Elevator Pitches followed by matchmaking appointments; Networking Lunch; Matchmaking continues; Networking Reception at Ambassador’s residence
(TBC).
Public Sector Roundtable incl. light lunch; Travel to Oslo; Networking Reception at Ambassador’s residence including Norway Country Briefing (TBC).
Public Sector Roundtable; Networking Lunch with Participant Elevator Pitches; Matchmaking appointments; Depart for Stockholm.
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Thursday, September 26, Stockholm
Friday, September 27 .........................
Welcome and Sweden Country Briefing; Participant Elevator Pitches followed by matchmaking appointments; Networking Lunch; Matchmaking continues; Networking Reception at Ambassador’s residence
(TBC).
Public Sector Roundtable; Mission concludes and Participants Depart.
Participation Requirements
All parties interested in participating
in the trade mission must complete and
submit an application package for
consideration by the U.S. Department of
Commerce. All applicants will be
evaluated on their ability to meet certain
conditions and best satisfy the selection
criteria as outlined below. A minimum
of 10 and maximum of 12 firms and/or
trade associations will be selected to
participate in the mission from the
applicant pool.
Fees and Expenses
If, and when, an applicant is selected
to participate on a particular mission, a
payment to the Department of
Commerce in the amount of the
designated participation fee is required.
Upon notification of acceptance to
participate, those selected have 5
business days to submit payment or the
acceptance may be revoked. The
participation fee for the Business
Development Mission will be $3,800.00
for small or medium-sized enterprises
(SME); and $4,800.00 for large firms or
trade associations. The fee for each
additional firm representative (large
firm or SME/trade organization) is
$1,000. Expenses for travel, lodging,
meals, and incidentals will be the
responsibility of each mission
participant. Interpreter and driver
services can be arranged for additional
cost. Delegation members will be able to
take advantage of U.S. Embassy rates for
hotel rooms.
Timeframe for Recruitment and
Application
Recruitment for the mission will
begin immediately and conclude no
later than June 14, 2019. The U.S.
Department of Commerce will review
applications and make selection
decisions on a rolling basis beginning
September 10, 2018 until the maximum
of 12 participants is selected.
Applications received after June 14,
2019, will be considered only if space
and scheduling constraints permit.
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Contacts
USA
Gemal Brangman, Project Officer, Trade
Promotion Programs, Washington, DC,
Tel: 202–482–3773,
Gemal.Brangman@trade.gov
Pompeya Lambrecht, Senior
International Trade Specialist,
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235–0102, Pompeya.Lambrecht@
trade.gov
Sheryl Hitomi, International Trade
Specialist, San Jose—USEAC, Tel:
408–535–2757, Sheryl.Hitomi@
trade.gov
Denmark
Aleksander Moos, Commercial
Specialist, Tel: + 45 33 41 73 15,
Aleksander.Moos@trade.gov
Norway
Heming Bjorna, Senior Commercial
Specialist, Tel: + 47 21 30 88 66,
Heming.Bjorna@trade.gov
Sweden
Tuula Ahlstrom, Senior Commercial
Specialist, Tel: + 46 8 783 5346,
Tuula.Ahlstrom@trade.gov
Tiara Hampton-Diggs,
Program Specialist for Trade Promotion
Programs.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
Announcement of July 2018 Approved International Trade
Administration Trade Missions
AGENCY: International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce.
SUMMARY: The United States Department of Commerce, International Trade
Administration (ITA) is announcing two upcoming trade missions that
will be recruited, organized, and implemented by ITA. These missions
are:
Trade Mission to India and Indo-Pacific in Conjunction with Trade Winds
Indo-Pacific--May 6-13, 2019.
Cybersecurity Business Development Mission to Denmark, Norway, and
Sweden--September 23-27, 2019.
A summary of each mission is found below. Application information
and more detailed mission information, including the commercial setting
and sector information, can be found at the trade mission website:
https://export.gov/trademissions.
For each 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 (https://export.gov/trademissions) and other internet websites, press releases to general
and trade media, direct mail, broadcast fax, notices by industry trade
associations and other multiplier groups, and publicity at industry
meetings, symposia, conferences, and trade shows.
DATES: Applicable October 17, 2018.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gemal Brangman, Trade Promotion
Programs, Industry and Analysis, International Trade Administration,
U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington DC
20230; telephone (202) 482-3773.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
The Following Conditions for Participation Will Be Used for Each
Mission
Applicants must submit a completed and signed mission application
and supplemental application materials, including adequate information
on their products and/or services, primary market objectives, and goals
for participation. If the Department of Commerce receives an incomplete
application, the Department may either: Reject the application, request
additional information/clarification, or take the lack of information
into account when evaluating the application. If the requisite minimum
number of participants is not selected for a particular mission by the
recruitment deadline, the mission may be cancelled.
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, are marketed under the name of a U.S. firm and have
at least fifty-one percent U.S. content by value. In the case of a
trade association or organization, the applicant must certify that, for
each firm or service provider to be represented by the association/
organization, the products and/or services the represented firm or
service provider seeks to export are either produced in the United
States or, if not, marketed under the name of a U.S. firm and have at
least 51% U.S. content.
A trade association/organization applicant must certify to the
above for all of the companies it seeks to represent on the mission.
In addition, each applicant must:
Certify that the products and services that it wishes to
market through the mission would be in compliance with U.S. export
controls and regulations;
Certify that it has identified any matter pending before
any bureau or office in the Department of Commerce;
Certify that it has identified any pending litigation
(including any administrative proceedings) to which it is a party that
involves the Department of Commerce; and
Sign and submit an agreement that it and its affiliates
(1) have not and will not engage in the bribery of foreign officials in
connection with a company's/participant's involvement in this mission,
and (2) maintain and enforce a policy that prohibits the bribery of
foreign officials.
In the case of a trade association/organization, the applicant must
certify that each firm or service provider to be represented by the
association/organization can make the above certifications.
The Following Selection Criteria Will Be Used for Each Mission
Targeted mission participants are U.S. firms, services providers
and trade associations/organizations providing or promoting U.S.
products and services that have an interest in entering or expanding
their business in the mission's destination country. The following
criteria will be evaluated in selecting participants:
Suitability of the applicant's (or in the case of a trade
association/organization, represented firm or service
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provider's) products or services to these markets;
The applicant's (or in the case of a trade association/
organization, represented firm or service provider's) potential for
business in the markets, including likelihood of exports resulting from
the mission; and
Consistency of the applicant's (or in the case of a trade
association/organization, represented firm or service provider's) goals
and objectives with the stated scope of the mission.
Balance of company size and location may also be considered during
the review process. Referrals from a political party or partisan
political group or any information, including on the application,
containing references to political contributions or other partisan
political activities will be excluded from the application and will not
be considered during the selection process. The sender will be notified
of these exclusions.
Trade Mission Participation Fees
If and when an applicant is selected to participate on a particular
mission, a payment to the Department of Commerce in the amount of the
designated participation fee below is required. Upon notification of
acceptance to participate, those selected have 5 business days to
submit payment or the acceptance may be revoked.
Participants selected for a trade mission will be expected to pay
for the cost of personal expenses, including, but not limited to,
international travel, lodging, meals, transportation, communication,
and incidentals, unless otherwise noted. Participants will, however, be
able to take advantage of U.S. Government rates for hotel rooms. In the
event that a mission is cancelled, no personal expenses paid in
anticipation of a mission will be reimbursed. However, participation
fees for a cancelled mission will be reimbursed to the extent they have
not already been expended in anticipation of the mission.
If a visa is required to travel on a particular mission, applying
for and obtaining such visas will be the responsibility of the mission
participant. Government fees and processing expenses to obtain such
visas are not included in the participation fee. However, the
Department of Commerce will provide instructions to each participant on
the procedures required to obtain business visas. Trade Mission members
participate in trade missions and undertake mission-related travel at
their own risk. The nature of the security situation in a given foreign
market at a given time cannot be guaranteed. The U.S. Government does
not make any representations or guarantees as to the safety or security
of participants. The U.S. Department of State issues U.S. Government
international travel alerts and warnings for U.S. citizens available at
https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/alertswarnings.html. Any
question regarding insurance coverage must be resolved by the
participant and its insurer of choice.
Definition of Small and Medium Sized Enterprise
For purposes of assessing participation fees, the Department of
Commerce defines Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SME) as a firm
with 500 or fewer employees or that otherwise qualifies as a small
business under SBA regulations (see https://www.sba.gov/services/contractingopportunities/sizestandardstopics/). Parent
companies, affiliates, and subsidiaries will be considered when
determining business size.
Mission List: (additional information about each mission can be
found at https://export.gov/trademissions).
Trade Mission to India and Indo-Pacific in Conjunction With Trade Winds
Indo-Pacific, May 6-13, 2019
Summary
The United States Department of Commerce, International Trade
Administration, U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service (USFCS) is
organizing a trade mission to India and the Indo-Pacific region, that
will include the Trade Winds Indo-Pacific business forum in New Delhi,
India, May 2019. U.S. trade mission members will participate in the
Trade Winds--Indo-Pacific business forum in New Delhi, India (which is
also open to U.S. companies not participating in the trade mission).
Trade mission participants may participate in their choice of mission
stops based on recommendations from the USFCS. Each trade mission stop
will include one-on-one business appointments with pre-screened
potential buyers, agents, distributors and joint-venture partners, and
networking events. Trade mission participants electing to participate
in the Trade Winds Indo-Pacific business forum may attend regional
consultations with USFCS Senior Commercial Officers and Officers from
participating State Department Partner Posts.
This mission is open to U.S. companies from a cross section of
industries with growth potential in India and the Indo-Pacific region,
including but not limited to: Aviation and defense, energy, healthcare,
environmental technologies, digital services, infrastructure, smart
cities, mining, agribusiness, automotive, and consumer goods.
Schedule
This timetable allows for clients to take part in business
matchmaking across the diverse Indian marketplace by offering scheduled
business-to-business meetings in New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai,
Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Ahmedabad. This structure ensures that each
post has set days for meetings that allow the clients to explore up to
three of their best prospects for business.
The clients have the option to travel over the weekend to their
choice of a mission stop offered in Bangladesh or Sri Lanka.
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Sunday, May 5................. Arrive in New Delhi, India.
Monday-Wednesday, May 6-8..... New Delhi, India: Trade Winds Business
Forum. Registration and Market
Briefings, Business to Business
meetings, Consultations with U.S.
government trade representatives and
networking with U.S. and foreign
government and business officials.
Thursday, May 9............... Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai,
Hyderabad and Kolkata: Business to
Business Meetings (Choice of one
mission stop).
Friday, May 10................ Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai,
Hyderabad and Kolkata: Business to
Business Meetings (Choice of one
mission stop).
Saturday-Sunday, May 11-12.... Travel to Bangladesh or Sri Lanka if
electing to participate in one of these
mission stops.
Monday, May 13................ Bangladesh or Sri Lanka: Business to
Business meetings and networking with
government and business officials.
Tuesday, May 14............... Trade Mission Participants Depart.
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Website: Please visit our official mission website for more
information: https://export.gov/tradewinds.
Participation Requirements
All parties interested in participating in the trade mission to
India (including mission stops with business matchmaking within India
and/or Bangladesh or Sri Lanka must complete and submit an application
package for consideration by the Department of Commerce. All applicants
will be evaluated on their ability to meet certain conditions and best
satisfy the selection criteria as outlined below.
A minimum of 40 companies and/or trade associations will be
selected to participate in the mission from the applicant pool on a
rolling basis. Mission stop participation will be limited as follows:
Business matchmaking capacity:
New Delhi--30
Mumbai--30
Chennai--25
Kolkata--15
Bengaluru--25
Ahmedabad--8
Hyderabad--5
Partner Post Sri Lanka--5
Partner Post Bangladesh--12
Additional delegates may be accepted based on available space. U.S.
companies and/or trade associations already doing business in or
seeking business in India, Sri Lanka or Bangladesh for the first time
may apply.
Fees and Expenses
If and when an applicant is selected to participate on a particular
mission, a payment to the Department of Commerce in the amount of the
designated participation fee below is required. Upon notification of
acceptance to participate, those selected have 5 business days to
submit payment or the acceptance may be revoked.
The below trade mission fees include the $650 participation fee for
the Trade Winds business forum to be held in New Delhi, India on May 6-
8, 2019.
1. For one mission stop, the participation fee will be $2,200 for a
small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) and $4,200 for large firms.
2. For two mission stops, the participation fee will be $3,200 for
a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) and $5,200 for large firms.
3. For three mission stops, the participation fee will be $4,200
for a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) and $6,200 for large
firms.
4. For four mission stops, the participation fee will be $5,200 for
a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) and $7,200 for large firms.
An additional representative for both SMEs and large firms will
require an additional fee of $500.
Timeline for Recruitment
Recruitment for the mission will begin immediately and conclude no
later than March 15, 2019. The U.S. Department of Commerce will review
applications and make selection decisions on a rolling basis beginning
October 31, 2018, until the maximum number of participants is selected.
After March 15, 2019, applications will be considered only if space and
scheduling constraints permit.
Contacts
Leslie Drake, Director U.S. Export Assistance Center--Charleston, WV,
[email protected], Tel: 304-347-5123
International Contact Information
Aileen Nandi, Acting Senior Commercial Officer, U.S. Commercial Service
New Delhi, Email: [email protected]
Greg Taevs, Acting Deputy Senior Commercial Officer, U.S. Commercial
Service Mumbai, Email: [email protected]
Cyber-Security Business Development Mission to Denmark, Norway, and
Sweden, September 23-27, 2019
Summary
The United States Department of Commerce, International Trade
Administration (ITA), is organizing a cybersecurity Business
Development Mission to Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
This mission aims to introduce U.S. firms and trade associations to
Northern Europe's information and communication technology (ICT),
security, and critical infrastructure protection markets. It will
assist U.S. companies in finding business partners to which they may
export their products and services in the region. This mission intends
to include representatives from U.S. companies and U.S. trade
associations with members that provide cybersecurity and critical
infrastructure protection products and services. The mission will visit
Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, giving U.S. firms access to business
development opportunities across in the Nordic region. Participating
firms will gain market insights, make industry contacts, solidify
business strategies, and advance their own specific projects, all with
the goal of increasing U.S. product and service exports to the region.
This mission will include customized, one-on-one, business appointments
with pre-screened potential buyers, agents, distributors, and joint
venture partners. It will also allow for meetings with industry leaders
as well as state and local government officials, along with other
networking events.
Like many other European countries, the Nordic cybersecurity market
revolves around the following categories:
Security Software: Software as a Service (SAaS); Anti-virus
software; content-management soft-ware; Security Information and Event
Management (SIEM); software associated with compliance and disclosure
regulations.
Security Services: Managed Information Security Services (MISS);
Outsourcing; security audits and penetration testing; services
associated with compliance and disclosure regulations.
Security Appliances: Unified Threat Management (UTM)--the
unification of firewall, VPN, ID&P and gateway antivirus into a single
platform; wireless and application security solutions; biometric
technology.
Proposed Timetable
* Note: The schedule below is only an example of potential
activities during the mission and are subject to change. The final
schedule and potential site visits will depend on the availability of
host government and business officials, specific goals of mission
participants, and ground transportation.
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Sunday, September 22............................ Trade Mission
Participants Arrive
in Copenhagen.
Monday, September 23, Copenhagen................ Welcome and Denmark
Country Briefing;
Participant Elevator
Pitches followed by
matchmaking
appointments;
Networking Lunch;
Matchmaking
continues; Networking
Reception at
Ambassador's
residence (TBC).
Tuesday, September 24, Copenhagen/Oslo.......... Public Sector
Roundtable incl.
light lunch; Travel
to Oslo; Networking
Reception at
Ambassador's
residence including
Norway Country
Briefing (TBC).
Wednesday, September 25, Oslo/Stockholm......... Public Sector
Roundtable;
Networking Lunch with
Participant Elevator
Pitches; Matchmaking
appointments; Depart
for Stockholm.
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Thursday, September 26, Stockholm............... Welcome and Sweden
Country Briefing;
Participant Elevator
Pitches followed by
matchmaking
appointments;
Networking Lunch;
Matchmaking
continues; Networking
Reception at
Ambassador's
residence (TBC).
Friday, September 27............................ Public Sector
Roundtable; Mission
concludes and
Participants Depart.
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Participation Requirements
All parties interested in participating in the trade mission must
complete and submit an application package for consideration by the
U.S. Department of Commerce. All applicants will be evaluated on their
ability to meet certain conditions and best satisfy the selection
criteria as outlined below. A minimum of 10 and maximum of 12 firms
and/or trade associations will be selected to participate in the
mission from the applicant pool.
Fees and Expenses
If, and when, an applicant is selected to participate on a
particular mission, a payment to the Department of Commerce in the
amount of the designated participation fee is required. Upon
notification of acceptance to participate, those selected have 5
business days to submit payment or the acceptance may be revoked. The
participation fee for the Business Development Mission will be
$3,800.00 for small or medium-sized enterprises (SME); and $4,800.00
for large firms or trade associations. The fee for each additional firm
representative (large firm or SME/trade organization) is $1,000.
Expenses for travel, lodging, meals, and incidentals will be the
responsibility of each mission participant. Interpreter and driver
services can be arranged for additional cost. Delegation members will
be able to take advantage of U.S. Embassy rates for hotel rooms.
Timeframe for Recruitment and Application
Recruitment for the mission will begin immediately and conclude no
later than June 14, 2019. The U.S. Department of Commerce will review
applications and make selection decisions on a rolling basis beginning
September 10, 2018 until the maximum of 12 participants is selected.
Applications received after June 14, 2019, will be considered only if
space and scheduling constraints permit.
Contacts
USA
Gemal Brangman, Project Officer, Trade Promotion Programs, Washington,
DC, Tel: 202-482-3773, [email protected]
Pompeya Lambrecht, Senior International Trade Specialist, Northern
Virginia--USEAC, Tel: 703-235-0102, [email protected]
Sheryl Hitomi, International Trade Specialist, San Jose--USEAC, Tel:
408-535-2757, [email protected]
Denmark
Aleksander Moos, Commercial Specialist, Tel: + 45 33 41 73 15,
[email protected]
Norway
Heming Bjorna, Senior Commercial Specialist, Tel: + 47 21 30 88 66,
[email protected]
Sweden
Tuula Ahlstrom, Senior Commercial Specialist, Tel: + 46 8 783 5346,
[email protected]
Tiara Hampton-Diggs,
Program Specialist for Trade Promotion Programs.
[FR Doc. 2018-22097 Filed 10-16-18; 8:45 am]
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