81 FR 42654 - Healthcare Business Development Mission to China October 23-28, 2016
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 126 (June 30, 2016)
International Trade Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 126 (June 30, 2016)
| Page Range | 42654-42656 | |
| FR Document | 2016-15486 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 126 (Thursday, June 30, 2016)] [Notices] [Pages 42654-42656] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-15486] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration Healthcare Business Development Mission to China October 23-28, 2016 AGENCY: International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The United States Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration, is organizing an executive-led Healthcare Business Development Mission to China with an emphasis on the Sector. The mission is proposed at the Deputy Secretary level with participation from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to ensure adequate access to Chinese government officials. The purpose of the mission is open access to Chinese government health officials and to introduce U.S. firms and trade associations to the Chinese Healthcare market as well as assist U.S. companies to find business partners and export their products and services to China. The mission is intended to include representatives from U.S. companies and U.S. trade associations with members that provide high end, innovative medical devices (especially imaging), healthcare technology equipment, innovative pharmaceuticals, hospital management or senior care management solutions, and medical education or training, hospital cooperation (i.e. management and education), as well as pharmaceuticals and senior care segments. Healthcare is an important issue for both the China. Today, China's annual healthcare spending is about $590.2 billion or 5.7% of its GDP. Commerce and health are not mutually exclusive, as workers become ill and as the cost of healthcare and insurance increases there is a direct impact on business through the loss of worker productivity and skilled workers, and reduced output. With fewer healthy workers earning incomes, businesses will also be harmed by decreased size and purchasing power of consumers. Families and individuals will be burdened with the impact of reduced incomes, increased health costs, and increased likelihood of long term care. As the world's two largest economies, how the two sides approach healthcare in the future has the potential to impact global macro-economic stability and future economic growth. In recent years China has prioritized the reform of its healthcare system, to ensure citizens have good quality and affordable care, especially given the trends in the population and the increase in various health issues. The aging population, chronic disease and lack of fitness for children create challenges and burdens on establishing an effective healthcare system. Incidence of non-communicable disease (NCDs) such as cardiovascular disease, cancer and diabetes has rapidly increased. Economic growth is also impeded because NCDs hit workers in their prime years of productivity--creating long term chronic conditions, withdrawal from the workforce, diminished family resources and early death. Tackling the prevalence and significance of NCDs is challenging. The causes are rooted in the universal trends of aging and rapid urbanization, demographic factors which will only increase in the future. [[Page 42655]] Facing similar challenges and possessing common goals to achieve a successful healthcare ecosystem, the United States and China are well positioned to share experiences and find solutions to existing problems through uniting government and private sector forces at the intersection of commerce and healthcare. Areas of mutual collaboration in the healthcare could focus on improving patient access and services delivery, as well as areas of cooperation to benefit the health and lives of the population. As China reforms its' healthcare system and endeavors to create an innovative medical device and pharmaceutical industry it risks the alienation of foreign firms in the market. This trade mission will offer U.S. firms not only the opportunity to market their products and services, but also to explore ways that U.S. industry can support China's efforts to reform their healthcare system through win-win bilateral healthcare cooperation. The trade mission will include one-on-one business appointments with pre-screened potential buyers, agents, distributors and joint venture partners; meetings with national and regional government officials, chambers of commerce, and business groups; and networking receptions for companies and trade associations representing companies interested in expansion into the Chinese markets. Meetings will be offered with government authorities (such as the National Health and Family Planning Commission, China Food and Drug Administration, Ministry of Human Resources and Social Services, and Ministry of Civil Affairs) that can address questions about policies, tariff rates, incentives, regulations, etc. Schedule Sunday, October 23 [ssquf] Business Delegation arrives Beijing [ssquf] Business Delegation Meet and Greet/Icebreaker Monday, October 24 [ssquf] China Economic and Market briefing by U.S. Embassy staff on programs and opportunities in the Healthcare Sector [ssquf] Business Delegation Meeting with Vice Minister of National Health and Planning Commission [ssquf] Lunch hosted by Healthcare Association [ssquf] Business Delegation Meeting with Vice Minister of China Food and Drug Administration [ssquf] Business Delegation Meeting with Vice Minister of Ministry of Human Resources and Social Services Tuesday, October 25 [ssquf] Business Delegation Meeting with Vice Minister of Ministry of Civil Affairs [ssquf] Business Delegation Meeting with Commissioner of China Insurance Regulatory Commission [ssquf] Business Delegation Business-to-Business Meetings [ssquf] Mission Reception Hosted By U.S. Ambassador Baucus Wednesday, October 26 [ssquf] Airport Transfer to Beijing (PEK) Airport [ssquf] Morning Travel to Chongqing (post will recommend a specific flight, however flight is not included in the mission cost) [ssquf] Airport Transfer from Chongqing Airport [ssquf] Lunch Briefing by U.S. Consulate Chengdu staff on programs and opportunities in the Healthcare Sector [ssquf] Business Delegation Meeting with Chongqing Government Leadership [ssquf] Hospital Site Visit or Evening tourism event Thursday, October 27 [ssquf] Healthcare Association event (Healthcare Symposium, co-host with Chongqing Government) [ssquf] Business Delegation Networking Luncheon [ssquf] Business Delegation Business-to-Business Meetings [ssquf] CG-hosted Dinner for US companies and USGs Friday, October 28 [ssquf] Business Delegation Meeting with Chongqing Health Bureau [ssquf] Lunch Wrap-up Meeting [ssquf] Afternoon--Delegates free to depart Web site Please visit our official mission Web site for more information: http://export.gov/trademissions/eg_main_023185.asp. Participation Requirements All parties interested in participating in the trade mission must complete and submit an application package for consideration by the DOC. All applicants will be evaluated, on a rolling basis, on their ability to meet certain conditions and best satisfy the selection criteria as outlined below. A minimum of 12 and maximum of 18 firms and/or trade associations or organizations will be selected to participate in the mission from the applicant pool. Fees and Expenses After a trade association/organization has been selected to participate on the mission, a payment to the Department of Commerce in the form of a participation fee is required. The participation fee for the Trade Mission will be $10,500 for a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME); \1\ and $12,500 for a large firm and trade association/organization. The fee for each additional firm representative (large firm or SME/trade organization) is $3500. Expenses for travel, lodging, meals, and incidentals will be the responsibility of each mission participant. Interpreter and driver services can be arranged by the CS for additional cost. Delegation members will be able to take advantage of U.S. Embassy rates for hotel rooms. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \1\ An SME is defined as a firm with 500 or fewer employees or that otherwise qualifies as a small business under SBA regulations (see http://www.sba.gov/services/contractingopportunities/sizestandardstopics/index.html). Parent companies, affiliates, and subsidiaries will be considered when determining business size. The dual pricing reflects the Commercial Service's user fee schedule that became effective May 1, 2008 (see http://www.export.gov/newsletter/march2008/initiatives.html for additional information). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Application All interested firms and associations may register via the following link: https://emenuapps.ita.doc.gov/ePublic/TM/7R0L. Exclusions The mission fee does not include any personal travel expenses such as lodging, most meals, local ground transportation, except as stated in the proposed timetable, and air transportation from the U.S. to the mission sites and return to the United States. Business visas may be required. Government fees and processing expenses to obtain such visas are also not included in the mission costs. However, the U.S. Department of Commerce will provide instructions to each participant on the procedures required to obtain necessary business visas. Timeline 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 (http://export.gov/trademissions) and other internet Web sites, 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 1 July 2016. The [[Page 42656]] U.S. Department of Commerce will review applications and make selection decisions on a rolling basis. Applications received after 1 July 2016, will be considered only if space and scheduling constraints permit. Contacts Mr. Dennis Simmons, Commercial Officer, U.S. Embassy Beijing [verbar] U.S. Department of Commerce, Beijing, China, Tel: +(86)1-8531-3445, [email protected] Mr. Eric Hsu, Principal Commercial Officer, U.S. Consulate Chengdu [verbar] U.S. Department of Commerce, Chengdu, China, Tel: +(86) 28- 8518-3992, [email protected] Ms. Yolinda Qu, International Trade Specialist, U.S. Department of Commerce, Office of China and Mongolia, Washington, DC, Tel: (202) 482- 0007, [email protected] Frank Spector, Trade Missions Program. [FR Doc. 2016-15486 Filed 6-29-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-DR-P
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of the United States (HTSUS) numbers: applicants on a rolling basis starting The purpose of the mission is open
7306.30.1000, 7306.30.5025, immediately and until at least 10 access to Chinese government health
7306.30.5032, 7306.30.5040, participants are selected, with a officials and to introduce U.S. firms and
7306.30.5055, 7306.30.5085, and maximum number of 15 participants. trade associations to the Chinese
7306.30.5090. Although the HTSUS Applications received after July 25, Healthcare market as well as assist U.S.
numbers are provided for convenience 2016, will be considered only if space companies to find business partners and
and customs purposes, our written and scheduling constrains permit and export their products and services to
description of the scope of the order is participation fees must be paid by China. The mission is intended to
dispositive. August 9, 2016. include representatives from U.S.
Final Results of Changed SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: companies and U.S. trade associations
Circumstances Review Amendments to revise the selection with members that provide high end,
process. innovative medical devices (especially
For the reasons stated in the Initiation imaging), healthcare technology
and Preliminary Results, and because Background equipment, innovative pharmaceuticals,
we received no comments from It has been determined that the hospital management or senior care
interested parties, the Department finds selection process of companies management solutions, and medical
that Hyundai Steel is the successor-in- interested in participating in the education or training, hospital
interest to HYSCO. As a result of this mission will be vetted on a rolling basis. cooperation (i.e. management and
determination, we find that Hyundai All applications will be evaluated on education), as well as pharmaceuticals
Steel should receive the cash deposit their ability to meet certain conditions and senior care segments.
rate assigned to HYSCO in the most and best satisfy the selection criteria Healthcare is an important issue for
recently completed review of the outlined under the conditions of both the China. Today, China’s annual
antidumping duty order on CWP from participation clause. Applications for healthcare spending is about $590.2
Korea.3 Consequently, the Department this Mission will be accepted through billion or 5.7% of its GDP. Commerce
will instruct U.S. Customs and Border July 25, 2016 (and after that date if and health are not mutually exclusive,
Protection to suspend liquidation of all space remains and scheduling as workers become ill and as the cost of
shipments of subject merchandise constraints permit). Interested U.S. healthcare and insurance increases there
produced or exported by Hyundai Steel companies and trade associations/ is a direct impact on business through
and entered, or withdrawn from organizations providing oil and gas the loss of worker productivity and
warehouse, for consumption on or after equipment, technology, or services as skilled workers, and reduced output.
the publication date of this notice in the well as U.S. companies seeking to enter With fewer healthy workers earning
Federal Register at 1.62 percent, which the Brazilian market for the first time incomes, businesses will also be harmed
is the current antidumping duty cash- are encouraged to apply. by decreased size and purchasing power
deposit rate for HYSCO. This cash of consumers. Families and individuals
deposit requirement shall remain in Contact Information
will be burdened with the impact of
effect until further notice. Ethel M. Azueta Glen, International reduced incomes, increased health
Dated: June 22, 2016. Trade Specialist, Trade Missions, U.S. costs, and increased likelihood of long
Ronald K. Lorentzen, Department of Commerce, Washington, term care. As the world’s two largest
Acting Assistant Secretary for Enforcement DC 20230, Tel: 202–482–5388, Fax: economies, how the two sides approach
and Compliance. 202–482–9000, Ethel.Glen@trade.gov. healthcare in the future has the
[FR Doc. 2016–15471 Filed 6–29–16; 8:45 am] Frank Spector, potential to impact global macro-
BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P Director, Trade Missions Program. economic stability and future economic
[FR Doc. 2016–15481 Filed 6–29–16; 8:45 am] growth.
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In recent years China has prioritized
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ensure citizens have good quality and
International Trade Administration affordable care, especially given the
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Subsea & Onshore Technology Trade trends in the population and the
International Trade Administration increase in various health issues. The
Mission to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
October 19–21, 2016; Amendment aging population, chronic disease and
Healthcare Business Development lack of fitness for children create
AGENCY: International Trade Mission to China October 23–28, 2016 challenges and burdens on establishing
Administration, U.S. Department of AGENCY: International Trade an effective healthcare system.
Commerce. Administration, Department of Incidence of non-communicable disease
ACTION: Notice. Commerce. (NCDs) such as cardiovascular disease,
ACTION: Notice. cancer and diabetes has rapidly
SUMMARY: The United States Department increased. Economic growth is also
of Commerce, International Trade SUMMARY: The United States Department impeded because NCDs hit workers in
Administration, is amending the Notice of Commerce, International Trade their prime years of productivity—
published at 80 FR 76657 (December 10, Administration, is organizing an creating long term chronic conditions,
2015), regarding the Subsea & Onshore executive-led Healthcare Business withdrawal from the workforce,
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Technology Trade Mission to Rio de Development Mission to China with an diminished family resources and early
Janeiro, Brazil October 19–21, 2016, to emphasis on the Sector. The mission is death. Tackling the prevalence and
modify the selection process of proposed at the Deputy Secretary level significance of NCDs is challenging. The
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U.S. Department of Commerce will This trade mission focus on recruiting Thursday, March 9, 2017
review applications and make selection U.S. veteran-owned companies 1 2 and
Ho Chi Minh City
decisions on a rolling basis. others who play a significant role in
Applications received after 1 July 2016, information communication and Friday, March 10, 2017
will be considered only if space and telecom infrastructure development, by • Briefing by U.S. Consulate officials
scheduling constraints permit. helping U.S. companies get ahead of • Briefing by Vietnamese Government
their global competitors in the ASEAN • One-on-one meetings with
Contacts
markets that present excellent market Vietnamese companies
Mr. Dennis Simmons, Commercial opportunities in these sectors.
Officer, U.S. Embassy Beijing | U.S. Target sectors holding high potential Web site
Department of Commerce, Beijing, for U.S exporters include fixed and Please visit our official mission Web
China, Tel: +(86)1–8531–3445, mobile telephone networks, Internet, site for more information: http://
Dennis.Simmons@trade.gov satellites, broadcasting, Information
Mr. Eric Hsu, Principal Commercial export.gov/trademissions/eg_main_
Technology (IT) hardware and software, 023185.asp.
Officer, U.S. Consulate Chengdu | U.S. and in any sub-sector related to the
Department of Commerce, Chengdu, telecommunications industry. Mission Participation Requirements
China, Tel: +(86) 28–8518–3992, participants will benefit from country All parties interested in participating
Eric.Hsu@trade.gov briefings, one-on-one appointments in the trade mission must complete and
Ms. Yolinda Qu, International Trade with prospective business contacts, and submit an application package for
Specialist, U.S. Department of high-level meetings with government consideration by the U.S. Department of
Commerce, Office of China and officials and business leaders. Commerce. All applicants will be
Mongolia, Washington, DC, Tel: (202) The mission will help participating evaluated on their ability to meet certain
482–0007, Yolinda.Qu@trade.gov firms and associations/organizations conditions and best satisfy the selection
Frank Spector, gain market insights, make industry criteria as outlined below. A minimum
Trade Missions Program. contacts, solidify business strategies, of ten firms and a maximum of 12 firms,
[FR Doc. 2016–15486 Filed 6–29–16; 8:45 am]
and advance specific projects, with the service providers and/or trade
goal of increasing U.S. ICT exports. The associations/organizations will be
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mission will include market briefings, selected from the applicant pool to
one-on-one business appointments with participate in the trade mission.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE pre-screened potential buyers, agents,
distributors, industry leaders, and joint Fees and Expenses
International Trade Administration venture partners; meetings with host After an applicant has been selected
governments; and networking events. to participate in the mission, a payment
Information and Communication Participating in an official U.S. industry to the Department of Commerce in the
Technologies and Services Trade delegation, rather than traveling on their form of a participation fee is required.
Mission to Singapore and Vietnam own, will enhance the companies’ Upon notification of acceptance to
March 6–10, 2017 ability to identify opportunities in participate, those selected have 5
Vietnam and Singapore. business days to submit payment or the
AGENCY: International Trade
Administration, Department of Schedule acceptance may be revoked.
Commerce. The participation fee for the trade
Arrive in Singapore March 4th and 5th mission to Singapore and Vietnam alone
ACTION: Notice.
Monday, March 6, 2017 is $3,200.00 for small or medium-sized
SUMMARY: enterprises (SME) 3 and $5,300.00 for
• Briefing by US Embassy Singapore large firms and trade associations/
Mission Description officials organizations. The fee for each
The United States Department of • Briefing by Singapore Government/ additional representative (large firm or
Commerce, International Trade Industry officials SME or trade association/organization)
Administration (ITA) is organizing an • One-on-one meetings with Singapore is $750.00. The rate for additional/
Informational and Technologies (ICT) companies optional meetings in Ho Chi Minh City
Trade Mission to Singapore and • Networking Reception is not included, but would be the formal
Vietnam from March 6–10th, 2017. The Hanoi, Vietnam established GKS rates for one-day worth
purpose of the mission is to introduce of scheduled meetings ($700).
U.S. firms to Singapore and Vietnam’s Wednesday, March 8, 2017
Application
rapidly expanding ICT sector, and to • Briefing by U.S. Embassy officials
assist U.S. companies in pursuing • Briefing by Vietnamese Government All interested firms and associations
export opportunities in this sector. The • One-on-one meetings with may register via the following link:
mission is designed for U.S. ICT Vietnamese companies https://emenuapps.ita.doc.gov/ePublic/
companies. The mission also will help • Reception at Ambassador Residence TM/7R0N.
U.S. companies already doing business
in Singapore and Vietnam increase their 1 Formed by veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces, 3 An SME is defined as a firm with 500 or fewer
footprint and deepen their business Vets Go Global is a team of U.S. Commercial employees or that otherwise qualifies as a small
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Service international trade specialists dedicated to business under SBA regulations (see http://
interests. With the Administration’s helping other U.S. veterans connect to business www.sba.gov/services/contractingopportunities/
emphasis on enacting the Trans-Pacific opportunities around the world. The Vets Go Global sizestandardstopics/index.html). Parent companies,
Partnership, medium and long-term team is the main organizer of this trade mission. affiliates, and subsidiaries will be considered when
2 Despite the veteran-owned business focus, all determining business size. The dual pricing reflects
opportunities will continue for
companies are encouraged to apply. Recruitment the Commercial Service’s user fee schedule that
American companies that strategically will not be limited to veteran-owned businesses, became effective May 1, 2008 (see http://
position in these markets. The mission and non-veteran-owned status will not determine www.export.gov/newsletter/march2008/
will not be an executive-led mission. eligibility and denial for the mission. initiatives.html for additional information).
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