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INTERNATIONAL TRADE
RELATIONS COMMITTEE
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Chairman
Ric Kirby - 2018-21
Kirby Manufacturing Inc.
Members
Jan Faassen - 2018-21
Walterschield Powertrain Group
Jeff Daniel - 2018-21
Yetter Manufacturing
Sandra Willer - 2018-20
Agritechnica - DLG Service GmbH
Committee Goals & Objectives
The International Relations Committee shall be appointed by the President for a three-year term or reappointed for a one-year term. Terms shall be alternated so that approximately one-third of the committee shall be newly appointed each year. In addition, the President shall serve ex officio as a non-voting member.
A. Objectives
1. Develop a plan that provides educational assistance and resources for members interested in export.
2. Make recommendations to the Board of Directors as to tariff and regulation changes that may be necessary for profitable trade.
B. Goals and Actions
1. Develop brochures or other promotions that explain export topics and procedures.
2. Study statistics and make recommendations that could interest the Membership.
3. Organize an informal roundtable at the Fall Convention.
4. Monitor members' interest in export marketing and make recommendations
to the Board of Directors as to additional programs.
Committee Member Responsibilities
1. Have a clear understanding of the objectives of the committee and keep current on the committee's activities
2. Make helpful insights into the objectives and goals of the committee
3. Allow others to present their ideas without interruption and listen with an open mind
4. Complete all assignments accepted, keep your Chairman abreast of your progress, and seek assistance if needed
5. Demonstrate leadership through support of the Association, attendance and participation at events, and active recruitment of new members
Resources
Members who export to the EU, or plan to do so, should be aware that the Official Journal of the European Union (OJ) published a revised list of Machinery Directive Harmonized Standards on November 28, 2013. These Harmonized standards provide a presumption of conformity to the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.
Here's a link to the latest complete list: bit.ly/ExportEU Download from the European Commission website (2MB PDF).
This new list of standards harmonized to the Machinery Directive supersedes all previous versions.
Prior to importing your goods into the United States, you should ensure the overseas supplier has marked the goods with the country of origin. For example, goods originating in China should be marked "Made in China." The marking must be legible and permanent so the ultimate purchaser can idntify the goods' origin. The ultimate purchaser is the person who will last purchase or receive the article in the condition in which it was imported. That could be a consumer (one who buys), processor (one who further processes materials) or recipient.
Customs & Border Protection info on Marking of Country of Origin
Acquaints manufactures and exporters in other nations with requirements for goods imported into the U.S. Word document (52 KB) PDF (2,459 KB)
Other Links
Export-Import Bank of the United States
USDA Foreign Agricultural Service
