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In partnership with the Auto Care Association, we are pleased to invite you to join our tailored trade mission in May to San Jose, Costa Rica.
Automotive Aftermarket Trade Mission to Costa Rica - May 21-22, 2018
Curious about the market opportunity? Learn more in a FREE March 8 webinar.
The International Trade Administration's U.S. Commercial Service, together with our strategic partner, The Auto Care Association, proudly present this upcoming, cost-effective opportunity to gain firsthand market information as well as meet one-on-one with local aftermarket industry partners, pre-screened to match your specific business objectives. A portion or all mission costs are offset through a U.S. Department of Commerce award. Benefit from customized B2B matchmaking and events!
Why Costa Rica?
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Proximity to the U.S.: With ports of entry on both coasts, U.S. exporters from the West, Gulf and East Coasts can have products in Costa Rica in less than a week and can easily travel to meet with sales representatives, distributors or end clients within the same day.
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No Tariffs: Under the Central America-Dominican Republic Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR), 100 percent of U.S. consumer and industrial goods exports to the region are no longer subject to tariffs.
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Stability: Economic and political stability make this market a leader in the region for international business and tourism.
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Service all of Central America: As a larger Central America economy, and ease of access to neighboring countries, makes Costa Rica the ideal location for a regional distributor.
Date: May 21-22, 2018
Location: San Jose, Costa Rica
Costs: As low as $2100 after offset. Turn-key package includes all activities, B2B matchmaking, meals, hotel, local transport. Learn more by visiting www.autocare.org/trade-missions
Webinar: Learn more about Costa Rica and its auto sector import needs. On-line briefing, March 8 @ 2:00 EST. Sign up HERE.
Submit mission application for a complimentary market assessment.
Visit the Auto Care Association website for Automotive Aftermarket Trade Mission
Questions? Contact kellie.holloway@trade.gov, 503-326-3002
with the U.S. Commercial Service Global Automotive Team
Middle East Business Development Conference with Specialty Equipment Market Association
Join SEMA, April 3-8, 2018, in Abu Dhabi, UAE, to meet potential distributors from throughout the Gulf
region while exhibiting at Custom Show Emirates in Abu Dhabi. Learn
more about the vehicle customization market in the UAE by visiting local
specialty equipment shops and receiving a market briefing from U.S. Commercial
staff in multiple countries in the region. U.S. companies may be eligible for funding to put
towards the trip’s costs through a U.S. Department of Commerce award.
Find
more information here!
Date: April 3-8, 2018
Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Fee: Costs partially or fully offset through U.S. Department of Commerce award
Register: www.sema.org/middleeast
Australia Business Development Conference with Specialty Equipment Market Association
Join SEMA, May 24-28, 2018, in Melbourne, Australia, and learn about the Australian vehicle customization market. Meet potential Australian
and New Zealand distributors while exhibiting at the MotorEx Show. In
addition, participants will visit vehicle customization shops in the
Melbourne area, as well as, receive a market briefing from U.S. Commercial
Service staff based in Australia. U.S. companies may be eligible for funding
to put towards the trip’s costs through a U.S. Department of Commerce
award. Find more information here!
Date: May 24-28, 2018
Locaiton: Melbourne, Australia
Fee: Costs partially or fully offset through a U.S. Department of Commerce award
Register: www.sema.org/australia
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