Publications - Heavy Duty

Importing into the United States: A Guide for Commercial Importers   This edition of Importing Into the United States by the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol contains material pursuant to the Trade Act of 2002 and the Customs Modernization Act (Title VI of the North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act), commonly referred to as the Mod Act. The Customs Modernization Act (Title VI of the North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act [P.L. 103 182, 107 Stat. 2057]) became effective December 8, 1993. Its provisions have fundamentally altered the relationship between importers and CBP by shifting to the importer, the legal responsibility for declaring the value, classification, and rate of duty applicable to entered merchandise. Visit the CBP Web site (www.cbp.gov) for the latest information on specific laws, regulations or procedures that may affect your import transactions. Marking of Country of Origin on U.S. Imports: Acceptable Terminology and Methods for Marking   This brochure produced by the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol is strictly about marking of country of origin on U.S. imports and is for general information purposes only. Reliance solely on this general information may not be considered reasonable care. Recognizing that many complicated factors may be involved in origin issues (raw materials are from one country while the product is assembled in another), an importer may wish to obtain a binding ruling from U.S. Customs and Border Protection. For more information please see determining the correct Country of Origin to use under the Customs Regulations, 19 CFR Part 177. Please be aware that in addition to this information, certain products are subject to additional labeling requirements. For example, clothing must have labels indicating fabric content and washing instructions. Other products with special labeling requirements include tobacco (the Surgeon General’s Warning Statement), food and pharmaceuticals, and automobiles. Visit the CBP Web site (www.cbp.gov) for the latest information on specific laws, regulations or procedures that may affect your import transactions. Special Report: Protection of Part Numbers and Electronic Catalogs in the Automotive Industry   This article examines various strategies that members of MEMA may employ to protect the words, symbols or numbers used to identify the source of the parts they manufacture and sell and electronic catalogs, including but not limited to lists of Part Numbers, vendors and suppliers. Internal Data Management: Critical Program for the Aftermarket Supplier   Automotive aftermarket suppliers manage more types of data than other manufacturing industries due to the added complexities of automotive applications. This paper, "Internal Data Management: Critical Program for the Aftermarket Supplier," depicts the impetus for and benefits of implementing a program to manage critical data across a manufacturer's operations. This Special Report was developed for the members of the MEMA Information Services Council, which is an organization of information technology, information service and e-commerce executives from automotive aftermarket and heavy duty parts suppliers. A free copy can be downloaded by clicking the "View" link at right. Special Report: “Direct Importing: Do the Risks Outweigh the Reward?”   To meet the challenge of the increase in direct importing by some warehouse distributors and retailers and the growing concern on product safety of imported products, AASA has published a Special Report: “Direct Importing: Do the Risks Outweigh the Reward?” This Special Report is designed to be used by AASA members to educate their customers on the costs and risks associated with direct importing. A free copy can be downloaded by clicking the “Download” link below. A print quality electronic file (PDF) is available by request from Wayne Fulford of AASA, publications@mema.org. 2007 Heavy Duty Truck Maintenance in the USA   The 2007 Heavy Duty Truck Maintenance in the USA, the Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association’s annual research study, is now available. The study is designed to be a reliable tool for trend analysis regarding heavy duty truck user repair factors, heavy duty truck use, changes in buying patterns and service work performance. Discounts are available for orders of five or more. To order Heavy Duty Truck Maintenance in the USA, please click here. 2007 Government Affairs Issue Book   MEMA’s Government Affairs Issue Book, developed by the Washington, D.C. office, outlines the association’s position on legislative, regulatory and international trade issues affecting the automotive supplier industry. It provides a brief description for each issue, as well as its current status, what action MEMA has taken on behalf of its members, what potential impacts it may have on industry and an anticipated forecast for the upcoming year. Government Affairs 2006 Issue Book   MEMA’s second annual Government Affairs Issue Book, developed by the Washington office, outlines the association’s position on legislative, regulatory and international trade issues affecting the automotive supplier industry. It provides a brief description for each issue, as well as its current status, what action MEMA has taken on behalf of its members, what potential impacts it may have on industry and an anticipated forecast for the upcoming year. HDMA Member Services   Overview of MEMA's heavy duty division, the Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association. HDMA is the only national organization representing U.S. manufacturers of products for, and that service, Class 6, 7, and 8 trucks, buses, tractors, and off-road vehicles. (Free to all.) 2004-2005 World Automotive Market Report   There’s a world of opportunity in the global automotive industry and it’s available through the “2004-2005 World Automotive Market Report.” Produced annually by the Overseas Automotive Council (OAC), the “World Automotive Market Report is one of the industry’s oldest and most respected global statistical analyses. Now in its 74th edition, the 2004-2005 “Report” includes Vehicle production and assembly Vehicle census summary U.S. automotive parts trade World trade in new vehicles World motor vehicle markets Heavy Duty Maintenance In the U.S.A. 2004   Research study designed to be a reliable tool for trend analysis regarding heavy duty truck user repair factors, heavy duty truck use, changes in buying patterns, and service work performance. MEMA market segment member companies can order additional copies for $98; Others, $375, plus shipping. Back issues from past years are available.