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authorized by BIS pursuant to section
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that the item will be, or is intended to
be, exported from the United States
except directly related to safety of flight
and authorized by BIS pursuant to
section 764.3(a)(2) of the Regulations; or
E. Engage in any transaction to service
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Respondents, or service any item, of
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Respondents if such service involves the
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testing.
Third, that, after notice and
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section 766.23 of the EAR, any other
person, firm, corporation, or business
organization related to Respondents by
ownership, control, position of
responsibility, affiliation, or other
connection in the conduct of trade or
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Center, 40 South Gay Street, Baltimore,
Maryland 21202–4022.
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In accordance with the provisions of
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with the Assistant Secretary of
Commerce for Export Enforcement,
which must be received not later than
seven days before the expiration date of
the Order.
A copy of this Order shall be provided
to the Respondents and shall be
published in the Federal Register.
This Order is effective immediately
and shall remain in effect for 180 days.
Matthew S. Axelrod,
Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Export
Enforcement.
[FR Doc. 2024–13257 Filed 6–14–24; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
Announcement of Approved
International Trade Administration
Trade Mission
International Trade
Administration, Department of
Commerce.
SUMMARY: The United States Department
of Commerce, International Trade
Administration (ITA), is announcing
one upcoming trade mission that will be
recruited, organized, and implemented
by ITA. This mission is: Design and
Construction Business Development
Mission to Hong Kong, Taipei, and Ho
Chi Minh City—October 28—November
1, 2024.
A summary of the 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://
www.trade.gov/trade-missions. For this
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://www.trade.gov/trade-missionsschedule) 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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Jeffrey Odum, Trade Events Task Force,
International Trade Administration,
AGENCY:
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U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401
Constitution Avenue NW, Washington,
DC 20230; telephone (202) 482–6397 or
email Jeffrey.Odum@trade.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
The Following Conditions for
Participation Will Be Used for the
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 that is adequate to allow
the Department of Commerce to
evaluate their application. 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 canceled.
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 by value.
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
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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.
www.sba.gov/size-standards) can help
you determine the qualifications that
apply to your company.
Mission List: (additional information
about trade missions can be found at
https://www.trade.gov/trade-missions).
The Following Selection Criteria Will
Be Used for the Mission
The United States Department of
Commerce, International Trade
Administration (ITA), is organizing a
Design & Construction Business
Development Mission (D&C BDM) to
Hong Kong, Taipei and Ho Chi Minh
from October 28 through November 1,
2024. The objective of this mission is to
advance U.S. national interests and
focus on meeting demand for U.S.
design and construction solutions for
East and Southeast Asian markets.
The business development mission
will bring 10–15 U.S. companies to
Hong Kong, Taipei, and Ho Chi Minh
City to meet with officials and potential
buyers. The business development
mission will focus on design and
construction industry subsectors
including safety; sustainable materials;
retrofitting and refurbishment;
construction robotics; automation;
digitalization; modular integrated
construction (MiC); recycling;
sustainable design and materials; and
environmental and green building
technologies. Hong Kong, Taiwan, and
Vietnam have commitments to reach
carbon neutrality by 2050 and
experience shortages of construction
workers, causing delays, accidents, and
cost inflation.
ITA will organize a tailored program
for U.S. companies exploring
opportunities in all three markets and
will leverage our strong connections
with local partners to lead discussions
on trade, financing, and technical
aspects of doing business in these three
Asian markets.
Mission participants will develop
business prospects through ITA-hosted
networking events, vetted business-tobusiness matchmaking meetings,
roundtable discussions with U.S. and
foreign government and industry
leaders, product presentations, and site
visits.
Mission participants will receive
assistance to secure meetings, gain
greater exposure to Asian markets, and
benefit from the guidance and insights
of ITA’s commercial teams.
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’s or
service provider’s) products or services
to these markets;
• The applicant’s (or in the case of a
trade association/organization,
represented firm’s or service provider’s)
potential for business in the markets,
including the likelihood of exports
resulting from the mission; and
• Consistency of the applicant’s (or in
the case of a trade association/
organization, represented firm’s 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.
Definition of Small- and Medium-Sized
Enterprise
For purposes of assessing
participation fees, an applicant is a
small or medium-sized enterprise (SME)
if it qualifies as a ‘‘small business’’
under the Small Business
Administration’s (SBA) size standards
(https://www.sba.gov/document/
support--table-size-standards), which
vary by North American Industry
Classification System (NAICS) Code.
The SBA Size Standards Tool (https://
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Design and Construction Business
Development Mission to Hong Kong,
Taipei, and Ho Chi Minh City—October
28–November 1, 2024
Summary
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[* Note: 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.]
Sunday, October 27, 2024; Hong Kong .............
Monday, October 28, 2024; Hong Kong ............
Tuesday, October 29, 2024; Hong Kong ...........
Wednesday, October 30, 2024; Taipei ...............
Thursday, October 31, 2024; Taipei ...................
Friday, November 1, 2024; Ho Chi Minh City ....
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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 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 a maximum of 15 firms and/
or trade associations will be selected to
participate in the mission from the
applicant pool.
Fees and Expenses
After a firm or trade association has
been selected to participate in the
mission, a payment to the Department of
Commerce in the form of a participation
fee is required. The participation fee for
the Business Development Mission will
be $3,800.00 for small or medium-sized
enterprises (SME)1; and $5,500.00 for
large firms or trade associations. The fee
for each additional firm representative
(large firm or SME/trade organization) is
$1000.00. 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.
If and when an applicant is selected
to participate in a particular mission, a
payment to the Department of
Commerce in the amount of the
designated participation fee below is
required. Upon notification of
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• Trade Mission Participants Arrive in Hong Kong.
• U.S. Consulate Market Briefing.
• Meetings with the Hong Kong Green Building Council, the Business Environment Council,
the Construction Industry Council, the American Institute of Architects, the Urban Land Institute.
• Evening Reception.
• One-on-one business matchmaking.
• Site visit to a construction project
.• Travel to Taipei, Taiwan
• Country briefing at the American Institute in Taiwan.
• Meetings with the National Association of Architects, Architecture Association of the R.O.C.,
and The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers
(ASHRAE).
• Evening Reception.
• One-on-one business matchmaking.
• Site visit to a construction project.
• Travel to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
• U.S. Consulate Country Briefing.
• Meeting with American Chamber of Commerce, Vietnam Green Building Council, Vietnam
Association of Construction, Ho Chi Minh Real Estate Association, Saigon Construction and
Building Material Association.
• One on one business matchmaking.
• Evening Networking Reception.
• End of Mission.
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 canceled,
no personal expenses paid in
anticipation of a mission will be
reimbursed. However, participation fees
for a canceled 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 a visa will be the
responsibility of the mission
participant. Government fees and
processing expenses to obtain such a
visa 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 missionrelated 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
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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.
Travel and in-person activities are
contingent upon the safety and health
conditions in the United States and the
mission countries. Should safety or
health conditions not be appropriate for
travel and/or in-person activities, the
Department will consider postponing
the event or offering a virtual program
in lieu of an in-person agenda. In the
event of a postponement, the
Department will notify the public, and
applicants previously selected to
participate in this mission will need to
confirm their availability but need not
reapply. Should the decision be made to
organize a virtual program, the
Department will adjust fees,
accordingly, prepare an agenda for
virtual activities, and notify the
previous selected applicants with the
option to opt-in to the new virtual
program.
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 (https://export.gov/
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trademissions) and other internet
websites, press releases to general and
trade media, direct mail, notices by
industry trade associations and other
multiplier groups, and publicity at
industry meetings, symposia,
conferences, and trade shows.
Recruitment for the mission will begin
immediately and conclude no later than
July 31, 2024. The U.S. Department of
Commerce will review applications and
inform applicants of selection decisions
on a rolling basis. Applications received
after July 31, 2024, will be considered
only if space and scheduling constraints
permit.
Contacts
Geoffrey Parish, Chief Commercial
Officer, U.S. Commercial Service,
Hong Kong, Tel: +852 2521 5752,
Email: geoffrey.parish@trade.gov
Michael Wajntal, Commercial
Specialist, U.S. Commercial Service,
Hong Kong, Tel: +852 2521 3721,
Email: michael.wajntal@trade.gov
Joyce Tang, Commercial Specialist, U.S.
American Institute, Taiwan, Email:
joyce.tang@trade.gov
Nga Hoang, Commercial Specialist, U.S.
Commercial Service, Vietnam, Email:
nga.hoang@trade.gov
Frantz Eyssallenne, Trade Specialist,
Dallas, TX, Tel: 469–424–7212, Email:
frantz.eyssallenne@trade.gov
Ho Eun Kim, Trade Specialist, Chicago,
IL, Tel: 312–353–8040, Email:
hoeun.kim@trade.gov.
Gemal Brangman,
Director, ITA Events Management Task Force.
[FR Doc. 2024–13300 Filed 6–14–24; 8:45 am]
April 25, 2024 (Notice). We received no
public comments.
Comments: None received. Decision:
Approved. We know of no instrument of
equivalent scientific value to the foreign
instrument described below, for such
purposes as this is intended to be used,
that was being manufactured in the
United States at the time of order.
Docket Number: 24–009. Applicant:
The Regents of the University of
Michigan, 5082 Wolverine Tower, 3003
South State Street, Ann Arbor, MI
48109–1287. Instrument: Formula
Student Motor and Motor Controllers.
Manufacturer: AMK Motion GmbH +
CoKG, Germany. Intended Use: The
instrument is intended to be used to
teach current engineering students at
the University of Michigan about
vehicle integration, design, and
dynamics. This is taught to students
through participation in the national
wide intercollegiate Formula SAE
competitions. This motor is a critical
component in the electric powertrain of
the vehicle as each motor will
independently control each wheel of the
car. These specific motors from AMK
allow our team to learn the
fundamentals of such a process without
having to design and manufacture our
motors and motor controllers, which is
a far more expensive, time-consuming,
and knowledge-heavy process.
Dated: June 11, 2024.
Gregory W. Campbell,
Director, Subsidies and Economic Analysis,
Enforcement and Compliance.
[FR Doc. 2024–13226 Filed 6–14–24; 8:45 am]
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The Regents of the University of
Michigan, et al.; Notice of Decision on
Application for Duty-Free Entry of
Scientific Instruments
This is a decision pursuant to section
6(c) of the Educational, Scientific, and
Cultural Materials Importation Act of
1966 (Pub. L. 89–651, as amended by
Pub. L. 106–36; 80 Stat. 897; 15 CFR
part 301). On April 20, 2024, the
Department of Commerce published a
notice in the Federal Register
requesting public comment on whether
instruments of equivalent scientific
value, for the purposes for which the
instruments identified in the docket(s)
below are intended to be used, are being
manufactured in the United States. See
Application(s) for Duty-Free Entry of
Scientific Instruments, 89 FR 31723–24,
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Agency Information Collection
Activities; Submission to the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) for
Review and Approval; Comment
Request: Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and
Butterfish Amendment 14 Data
Collection
National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of information collection,
request for comment.
AGENCY:
The Department of
Commerce, in accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
(PRA), invites the general public and
other Federal Agencies to comment on
proposed, and continuing information
collections, which helps us assess the
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impact of our information collection
requirements and minimize the public’s
reporting burden. The purpose of this
notice is to allow for 60 days of public
comment preceding submission of the
collection to OMB.
DATES: To ensure consideration,
comments regarding this proposed
information collection must be received
on or before August 16, 2024.
ADDRESSES: Interested person are
invited to submit written comment to
Adrienne Thomas, NOAA PRA Officer,
at NOAA.PRA@noaa.gov. Please
reference OMB Control Number 0648–
0679 in the subject line of your
comments. All comments received are
part of the public record and will
generally be posted on https://
www.regulations.gov without change.
Do not submit Confidential Business
Information or otherwise sensitive or
protected information.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Requests for additional information or
specific questions related to collection
activities should be directed to Maria
Fenton, Fishery Policy Analyst, 55 Great
Republic Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930,
(978) 281–9196, or maria.fenton@
noaa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
This is a request for renewal of an
approved information collection. Under
the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery
Conservation and Management Act, the
Secretary of Commerce has the
responsibility for the conservation and
management of marine fishery
resources. Much of this responsibility
has been delegated to the NOAA’s
National Marine Fisheries Service
(NMFS). Under this stewardship role,
the Secretary was given certain
regulatory authorities to ensure the most
beneficial uses of these resources. One
of the regulatory steps taken to care out
the conservation and management
objectives is to collect information from
users of the resources.
This collection requires limited access
mackerel and longfin squid/butterfish
moratorium permit holders to bring all
catch aboard the vessel and make it
available for sampling by an observer. If
a catch is not made available to an
observer before discard, that catch is
defined as slippage, and the vessel
operator must complete a ‘‘Released
Catch Affidavit’’ form within 48 hours
of the end of the fishing trip which
details why catch was slipped, estimates
the quantity and species composition of
the slipped catch, and records the time
and location of the slipped catch.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
Announcement of Approved International Trade Administration Trade
Mission
AGENCY: International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce.
SUMMARY: The United States Department of Commerce, International Trade
Administration (ITA), is announcing one upcoming trade mission that
will be recruited, organized, and implemented by ITA. This mission is:
Design and Construction Business Development Mission to Hong Kong,
Taipei, and Ho Chi Minh City--October 28--November 1, 2024.
A summary of the 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://www.trade.gov/trade-missions. For this 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://www.trade.gov/trade-missions-schedule) 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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeffrey Odum, Trade Events Task Force,
International Trade Administration,
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U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington,
DC 20230; telephone (202) 482-6397 or email [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
The Following Conditions for Participation Will Be Used for the 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 that is adequate to allow the Department of Commerce
to evaluate their application. 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
canceled.
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 by value.
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 the 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's or service provider's)
products or services to these markets;
The applicant's (or in the case of a trade association/
organization, represented firm's or service provider's) potential for
business in the markets, including the likelihood of exports resulting
from the mission; and
Consistency of the applicant's (or in the case of a trade
association/organization, represented firm's 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.
Definition of Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprise
For purposes of assessing participation fees, an applicant is a
small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) if it qualifies as a ``small
business'' under the Small Business Administration's (SBA) size
standards (https://www.sba.gov/document/support--table-size-standards),
which vary by North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)
Code. The SBA Size Standards Tool (https://www.sba.gov/size-standards)
can help you determine the qualifications that apply to your company.
Mission List: (additional information about trade missions can be
found at https://www.trade.gov/trade-missions).
Design and Construction Business Development Mission to Hong Kong,
Taipei, and Ho Chi Minh City--October 28-November 1, 2024
Summary
The United States Department of Commerce, International Trade
Administration (ITA), is organizing a Design & Construction Business
Development Mission (D&C BDM) to Hong Kong, Taipei and Ho Chi Minh from
October 28 through November 1, 2024. The objective of this mission is
to advance U.S. national interests and focus on meeting demand for U.S.
design and construction solutions for East and Southeast Asian markets.
The business development mission will bring 10-15 U.S. companies to
Hong Kong, Taipei, and Ho Chi Minh City to meet with officials and
potential buyers. The business development mission will focus on design
and construction industry subsectors including safety; sustainable
materials; retrofitting and refurbishment; construction robotics;
automation; digitalization; modular integrated construction (MiC);
recycling; sustainable design and materials; and environmental and
green building technologies. Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Vietnam have
commitments to reach carbon neutrality by 2050 and experience shortages
of construction workers, causing delays, accidents, and cost inflation.
ITA will organize a tailored program for U.S. companies exploring
opportunities in all three markets and will leverage our strong
connections with local partners to lead discussions on trade,
financing, and technical aspects of doing business in these three Asian
markets.
Mission participants will develop business prospects through ITA-
hosted networking events, vetted business-to-business matchmaking
meetings, roundtable discussions with U.S. and foreign government and
industry leaders, product presentations, and site visits.
Mission participants will receive assistance to secure meetings,
gain greater exposure to Asian markets, and benefit from the guidance
and insights of ITA's commercial teams.
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Proposed Timetable
[* Note: 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, October 27, 2024; Trade Mission Participants
Hong Kong. Arrive in Hong Kong.
Monday, October 28, 2024; U.S. Consulate Market Briefing.
Hong Kong. Meetings with the Hong Kong
Green Building Council, the Business
Environment Council, the Construction
Industry Council, the American Institute
of Architects, the Urban Land Institute.
Evening Reception.
Tuesday, October 29, 2024; One-on-one business matchmaking.
Hong Kong. Site visit to a construction
project
. Travel to Taipei, Taiwan
Wednesday, October 30, 2024; Country briefing at the American
Taipei. Institute in Taiwan.
Meetings with the National
Association of Architects, Architecture
Association of the R.O.C., and The
American Society of Heating,
Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning
Engineers (ASHRAE).
Evening Reception.
Thursday, October 31, 2024; One-on-one business matchmaking.
Taipei. Site visit to a construction
project.
Travel to Ho Chi Minh City,
Vietnam.
Friday, November 1, 2024; Ho U.S. Consulate Country Briefing.
Chi Minh City. Meeting with American Chamber of
Commerce, Vietnam Green Building
Council, Vietnam Association of
Construction, Ho Chi Minh Real Estate
Association, Saigon Construction and
Building Material Association.
One on one business matchmaking.
Evening Networking Reception.
End of Mission.
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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
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 a maximum of 15 firms
and/or trade associations will be selected to participate in the
mission from the applicant pool.
Fees and Expenses
After a firm or trade association has been selected to participate
in the mission, a payment to the Department of Commerce in the form of
a participation fee is required. The participation fee for the Business
Development Mission will be $3,800.00 for small or medium-sized
enterprises (SME)1; and $5,500.00 for large firms or trade
associations. The fee for each additional firm representative (large
firm or SME/trade organization) is $1000.00. 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.
If and when an applicant is selected to participate in 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 canceled, no personal expenses paid in
anticipation of a mission will be reimbursed. However, participation
fees for a canceled 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 a visa will be the responsibility of the mission
participant. Government fees and processing expenses to obtain such a
visa 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.
Travel and in-person activities are contingent upon the safety and
health conditions in the United States and the mission countries.
Should safety or health conditions not be appropriate for travel and/or
in-person activities, the Department will consider postponing the event
or offering a virtual program in lieu of an in-person agenda. In the
event of a postponement, the Department will notify the public, and
applicants previously selected to participate in this mission will need
to confirm their availability but need not reapply. Should the decision
be made to organize a virtual program, the Department will adjust fees,
accordingly, prepare an agenda for virtual activities, and notify the
previous selected applicants with the option to opt-in to the new
virtual program.
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 (https://export.gov/
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trademissions) and other internet websites, press releases to general
and trade media, direct mail, notices by industry trade associations
and other multiplier groups, and publicity at industry meetings,
symposia, conferences, and trade shows. Recruitment for the mission
will begin immediately and conclude no later than July 31, 2024. The
U.S. Department of Commerce will review applications and inform
applicants of selection decisions on a rolling basis. Applications
received after July 31, 2024, will be considered only if space and
scheduling constraints permit.
Contacts
Geoffrey Parish, Chief Commercial Officer, U.S. Commercial Service,
Hong Kong, Tel: +852 2521 5752, Email: [email protected]
Michael Wajntal, Commercial Specialist, U.S. Commercial Service, Hong
Kong, Tel: +852 2521 3721, Email: [email protected]
Joyce Tang, Commercial Specialist, U.S. American Institute, Taiwan,
Email: [email protected]
Nga Hoang, Commercial Specialist, U.S. Commercial Service, Vietnam,
Email: [email protected]
Frantz Eyssallenne, Trade Specialist, Dallas, TX, Tel: 469-424-7212,
Email: [email protected]
Ho Eun Kim, Trade Specialist, Chicago, IL, Tel: 312-353-8040, Email:
[email protected].
Gemal Brangman,
Director, ITA Events Management Task Force.
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