May 2005

Implementation of the Wood Packaging Material (WPM) Regulation

Example of the WPM mark:

XX represents the ISO country code.

000 represents the unique number assigned by the International Plant Protection Convention.

YY represents either HT for heat treatment or MB for methyl bromide fumigation.

The revised WPM regulation is effective September 16, 2005. The regulation requires WPM in use in international trade to be treated.

THINK GLOBAL

Wisconsin International
Trade Conference
Tuesday, May 17, 2005

Italian Community Center

631 E. Chicago Street

Milwaukee, WI 53202

Reception co-hosted by M. E. Dey & Co.

for more information:

Metro Milwaukee Association of
Commerce - Special Events

Meet M. E. Dey Customers

DAVID BARNETT GALLERY PRESENTS

Treasures from Zimbabwe

AFRICAN SHONA STONE SCULPTURE extended thru May 31, 2005

This extraordinary show of over 250 stone sculptures from Zimbabwe, ranging in size from six inches to over seven feet, and weighing from ten to 1,500 pounds, includes work by both established masters and remarkable emerging artists. It is a celebration of the oldest, noblest, and perhaps most demanding discipline of the visual arts…hand-carved stone sculpture.

On Display at: 235 East Pittsburg Ave., Milwaukee, WI (3rd Floor of the Transpak Building in the Third Ward)

Hours: Tuesday - Friday 11:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Exports, Jobs, and Foreign Investment

The effects of international trade and investment on all 50 states' economic infrastructures

SAVE TIME & MONEY

Did you know that M.E. Dey can classify your entire parts inventory? Exporting or importing, you must properly classify your articles. Proper classification for your imported inventory insures that you pay the right amount of duty. For export shipments, proper classification helps guide you on mandatory export compliance requirements. It can also help your overseas customer determine his rate of duty.

Inventory classification need not cost a small fortune. Usually, this service is billed as an hourly charge. Some service providers charge $200 or more per hour and estimate that they can only do one classification per hour!

Our services are only $85/hour. In addition, our services are backed by seven licensed Customhouse Brokers, an electronic classification library that contains more than 120,000 records and automated processes designed to accelerate proper classification. We can provide a ‘not to exceed’ quotation for your classification project. Every classification project is tailor-made to suit your compliance and customer service goals.

T r a d e A l e r t s

Antidumping Duty Investigation on Imports of Certain Artist Canvas from China

ANTIDUMPING & COUNTERVAILING DUTY MEASURES ON CERTAIN
CARBON-QUALITY STEEL PRODUCTS FROM BRAZIL, JAPAN, & RUSSIA.

POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE (PET) RESIN FROM INDIA, INDONESIA, AND THAILAND DOES NOT INJURE U.S. INDUSTRY, SAYS ITC.

E v e n t s , S e m i n a r s & W o r k s h o p s

Exporting to China Conference:
Seizing Opportunity and Managing Risk
May 19, 2005 Weston Hotel Philadelphia, PA

American Association of Exporters & Importers
Annual Conference & Exhibition
May 22-24, 2005 - Sheraton New York Hotel and Towers

Upcoming eyefortransport Events

Import & Customs Compliance Seminar
May 12, 2005 - Austin, TX

Annual Update from State's Overseas' Directors
May 17, 2005 - Milwaukee, WI Deadline to register is May 9, 2005

Bureau of Industry and Security U.S. Dept. of Commerce

May in History

Websites of the Month

the business of touch

A guide to proper business greeting around the world.

KWINTESSENTIAL COUNTRY PROFILES

Profiles of dozens of countries, with information about language, religion, family values, meeting etiquette, dining, dress, negotiating, and much more.