ICA Newsletter for Members - International Colored Gemstone
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ICA Newsletter for Members - International Colored Gemstone
ICA Newsletter for Members Issue 1 Home Page Greeting from Hong Kong! About ICA InColor Magazine ICA is in full swing with new head office operating in the world city Hong Kong. For a better internal communication, we take the initiative and start this brand new Newsletter for ICA Members which includes scope of the latest BOD meeting, action plans and up-to-date information for you to better understand ICA’s activities in the industry. Inside this Issue Special Edition: ICA 2013 Congress and Changsha Gem Show preparation Briefing on ICA 2013 Congress Meeting with Changsha City Custom and Tax Department Meeting with logistics and custom clearance companies in China sales information Changsha Gem Show Highlights from the June Board of Director Meeting International Gemstone Culture and Creative Industrial Park Summary from the Committee Report ICA Activities Roundup ICA ‘s visit to Jaipur along with Changsha congress delegations ICA attends Hong Kong Jewelry and Gems Chamber of Commerce Meeting ICA Bangkok Show and Reception Upcoming Workshop and Conference Warmest welcome to our new members ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RE: ICA 2013 Congress and Changsha Gem Show ICA 2013 Congress Our president, Wilson Yuen, would like to invite our members’ kindest attention. The 2013 Congress is not only a platform for members and guests gather to discuss topics on colored gemstone. The long term vision is building up ICA’s strong involvement in the colored gemstone market in China. The 2013 Congress will take place from May 14 to 16, followed up with a Mineral Specimen and Gemstone shows from May 16 to 20. There will be 1200 booths in the show: 600 for mineral specimen, 450 for gemstone and fine jewelry, and 150 (ICA pavilion) for colored gemstone. Regarding the income of these 150 booths, 20% will go to ICA A/C, balance 80% will put in the colored gemstone promoting fund in the Greater China area including Mainland, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau. Sales of ICA pavilion in charge by Wilson already started. 10 booths met firm commitment. Sales Information from Changsha on September 5: 40% of the specimen sector already sold; other 30% with commitment. They are confident to sell the balance during the coming Munich show in October. Then they will work full time on 450 booths in the gemstone and jewelry sector. ICA is requested to return unsold booth on December 31, 2012. In the same period of 2013 congress and exhibitions, the 2013 congress of professional committee of Land and Resources Museum under China Association of National Science Museum (CANSM) will take place too. The eighty members, each of them has 5 to 10 million US dollars budget, will be the buyers of mineral specimen, gemstone specimen and cut stones. Therefore, Wilson would like to encourage our members to participate the 2013 Congress and the exhibition. Changsha Gem Show: Meeting with Changsha City Custom and Tax Department on July 26 Here are the replies from the Custom Department: 1. Custom will deal with the “multi-port-of-entry, custom clearance at host place” issue. They will work through their interest coordinators. 2. With regard to the bonded supervision issue, Customs will send personnel for on-site supervision during the show. - For display items that are not involved in sales, no import tariff imposed - For display items that are involved in sales, relevant formalities and tariff can be imposed after sales; could also apply the ATA Carnet if acquiring (1) support from the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, and (2) the guarantee note signed by the organizing committee. 3. The preferential policies concerning tax exemptions and reductions will be in force since they were widely conducted by such shows in the country. Given that the Mineral and Gem Show is a grand fest for culture exchange, more preferential policies may be in need. The organizing committee will have to submit the proposal to the related national ministries or commissions through Changsha customs and the provincial governments for approval. In such cases, Changsha customs will play an active role in assisting the committee throughout the process. 4. A formal meeting will be conducted after a letter in the name of CMGS organizing committee was sent to Changsha Customs addressing the exact details of the mentioned affairs. Changsha Customs will inform the committee in written form on the concrete handling procedure in customs clearance details and the interrelated flow. 5. Changsha National Economic & Technical Development Zone Integrated Bonded Regions is still in the declaring process as of now. Upon request, companies in the International Gemstone Culture and Creative Industrial Park can apply for the bonded warehouse. Changsha Gem Show: Meetings with logistics and custom clearance companies in China Wilson is directly working with the show organizers including G4S, Baltran and San Art (logistics and custom clearance companies in China) on two import/export channels: (1) For ICA members exhibiting at 2013 Shanghai May Show and Changsha Show, they may arrange to have goods enter at Shanghai Port; transfer to Changsha after Shanghai shows; then export from Changsha (2) For ICA members only exhibiting at Changsha Show, they may import and export at Changsha. Meeting between Wilson and G4S took place on August 28. G4S visited Changsha on September 3 exchanging opinions with the Changsha show organizers. The first meeting between G4S, Baltran, San Arts and Wilson will take place on September 11 at Beijing. RE: ICA Board of Directors Meeting The last ICA Board of Directors Meeting was held in Hong Kong on June 19, 2012. 15 members from the board attended the meeting. Here are some of the highlights. International Gemstone Culture and Creative Industrial Park ICA has the intention to foster close ties with the international and Chinese companies who is keen on develop the colored gemstone production and marketing base in China, under the encouragement and support from governments of Changsha city and Hunan province. ICA and Changsha National Economic & Technical Development Zone present the concept of an international operating center for colored gemstones and an all-in-one International Gemstone Culture and Creative Industrial Park incorporating R&D, appraisal, design, processing, trading and training. It is our honor to have delegations from 15 companies attending our ceremony in Changsha and 12 of them signed the letter of intention. Here is the list of our supporters. ICA is grateful for their kindest support. Attendance Company Representative Tanzania Ministry of Energy & Minerals Benjamin Mchwampaka Swarovski Gems Jean-Michel ROUX Gemfields (Zambia Emerald & Mozambique Ruby Mine) England Gabriella Endlin Tanzanite One (Tanzanite Mine) South Africa Gavin Pearce Shenzhen Shuibei Jewelry Colored Gemstone Centre Lu Li Qian (卢礼谦) Palladium Alliance International Anthony Zhan(戰士強) The Gemological Association of Hong Kong Christine Chu (朱倩儀) Sino Resources Mining Corporation Limited Richard Willis Hughes China Colored Stone Website Francis Cui(崔岳东) Wild's Jewelry, Hong Kong* Belmont Mine* Instituto Brasileito De Gemas & Metais* * The letter of intention was authorized to sign by Wilson Yuen on behalf of these three delegations. (Letter of Intention signed by (left to right) Mr. Derik Wang, General Manager of China Mineral & Gem Exhibition Co., Ltd., Mr Wilson Yuen, President of ICA, and Mr. Li Keming, Director of the Administrative Committee of Changsha National Economic & Technical Development Zone.) Highlight from the Committee Reports Capt. Ramji Sharma, Trade Show ICA has the ambitions to explore new markets by looking for new exhibition places in the growing market. Terms and conditions with show organizers are also constantly reviewed for clear rules for the best benefits of ICA and its members. The Trade Show committee is reviewing procedures and for the ICA pavilions and setting guidelines financial terms for the qualified participants. Michael Haag, ICA Treasurer (The ICA’s financial statements covering from January 1 to June 16, 2012 are available in details for members on the website www.gemstone.org. Login required.) A multi currencies bank account has been opened in Hong Kong & Shanghai Banking Corp such that payment in HK$, US$ or RMB are available to all members. An amount of US$50,000 was wired to HK in response to their fund application, yet the main part of the expenses belongs to InColor whilst the rest goes to general overhead expenses and travelling expenses. Michael Haag representing Muhamad Asraf Sultan, Membership The amount of members in some western countries like the United States and Europe remains more or less the same while in countries like the Greater China ,India and other Asian countries, the number is growing rapidly. ICA provides an important platform for business exchange in the gemstone industry. What attracts our members most is the highest standard of recognition, the connection and business opportunities as well as the related services provided by the ICA membership Jean Claude Michelou, Communication Committee ICA is dedicated to optimizing its communication with the complementing inter action of the website for the public, newsletter to the members , an industry and trade oriented newsletter and its magazine Incolor. The functions of press release and newsletter will be fully utilized. Jean Claude Michelou, Ethical Mining and Trade The United Nation Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute ( INICRI) is moving in a project to involve governments for the set up of declaration of origin of colored gemstones in the form of a traceable certificate issued at the export gates. The ICA is monitoring the development of this public-private initiative and ,as the legitimate international representative of this sector of the Industry, intends to join the advisory BOD of this important ethical project development as an inter- active stakeholder among others. Nobuyuki Horiuchi, Disclosure The court case in the United States regarding andesine and 600 pieces of CVD synthetic diamonds was brought into discussion. Horiuchi encourages all members to use the disclosure codes which were first delivered to all members during the Rio Congress in 2011. The next BOD meeting will be held in late October in Beijing, China RE: ICA Activities Roundup ICA and Changsha congress delegation visit to Jaipur Wilson Yuen, president of ICA; Li Keming, director of administrative committee of Changsha National Economic & Technical Development Zone and Siu Kong, chairman of the board of China Mineral & Gem Exhibition Co.,Ltd led a team of nine for a visit at Jaipur, India from August 3 to 6. This event was at invitation of India Gem & Jewelry Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) and Jaipur Jewellers’ Association (JA). (Group Photo including ICA delegation and representatives from India Gem & Jewelry Export Promotion Council, Jaipur Jewellers’ Association and Indian Institute of Gem & Jewellery, Administrative Committee of Changsha National Economic & Technical Development Zone; Chan Mineral & Gem Exhibition Co.,Ltd) The team attended the grand opening ceremony at Jewellers Association Show at Birla Auditorium, followed by visits at Jaipur Gem Processing Industrial Park, Jaipur Jewelry Academy and Jaipur Jewelry Processing Bonded Zone. The two parties exchanged ideas on technical issues on manhandle gem processing mechanical and automatic gem processing mechanical. The team also paid a visit to the famous Derewala Jewelry and Accessory Factory in the Gem and Jewelry Bonded Zone to learn and observe the process of gem cutting, grinding and shaping. The aim of this visit was to learn from the success of Jaipur’s gem industry since many gem processing and jewelry production are rooted in the area. The team further consulted the formation, development and specialty of some of Indian gem factories and associations. All these knowledge becomes the reference for the project of International Gemstone Culture and Creative Industrial Park. Mr. Li Keming welcomed and invited the Jaipur hosts to work together on the concept. (Welcome at the main gate of Venue. From left to right: Mr. Vijay Kedia, secretary-general of Jaipur Jewellers’ Association, Mr. Rakesh jain, ICA ambassador to Hong Kong; Mr. Wilson Yuen, president of ICA, Ms. Xue Han, deputy general manager of China Mineral & Gem Exhibition Co., Ltd; Mr Delip Godika and Mr. Keming Li, director of administrative committee of Changsha National Economic & Technical Development Zone) Wilson, on behalf of ICA, warmly invited the members from GJEPC and JA to participate in the 2013 Changsha Mineral and Gem Show. The two associations said that they would consider joining the ICA pavilion and are interested in the concept of International Gemstone Culture Park project. ICA attended board meeting to discuss topics on local development ICA attended the Hong Kong Jewelry and Gems Chamber of Commerce meeting on August 30, 2012. Participants are presidents or general managers of 12 active associations including Hong Kong Jewellery & Jade Manufacturers Association, Tahitian Pearl Association Hong Kong, etc. The meeting was set up to have an open discussion among different association presidents to better serve each of our members. (Wilson Yuen, president of ICA briefs on ICA big projects in the coming months including leveraging the government with respect to the import & export issues; Changsha Industrial Park project and the preparation for ICA 2013 Congress.) The following topics are well discussed in the meeting Briefing on the Tahitian Pearl auction “Generally speaking, the bid is 10% higher than the opening price. For the most popular one, the bidding price is as much as 7.5 times,” said Ida Wong, general manager of Tahitian Pearl Association Hong Kong. CVD identification and screening issue Diamond Federation of Hong Kong, China Limited suggested (1) use close or high-guaranteed suppliers with well transaction record; (2) make good use of the assurance statement (please see the attachment) Booth Insurance Aside from the product insurance, the exhibitors should also buy the third-party liability which indicates that if someone suffers injury or damage in your booth, there will be third party auto insurance cover for the injured. Hong Kong Customs For parties who recently import or exports goods in/out Hong Kong, Hong Kong authorized economic operator program offers the benefits of less customs inspections and prioritized customs clearance. For more information, please visit www.customs.gov.hk/en/trade_facilitation/aeo. (Presidents and general managers from 12 Jewelry and Gem association in Hong Kong attended the board meeting) ICA BKK show and reception (Snapshot of ICA pavilion in the 50th Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair during September 13-17, 2012) (Snapshot of ICA members participating in the 50th Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair) (Snapshot of ICA cocktail reception on September 15, 2012. The ICA reception in the 50th BKK show was sponsored by Thai Gem and Jewelry Traders Association) (Group photo at the ICA cocktail reception on September 15, 2012. Wilson Yuen (fifth from left), president of International Colored Gemstone Association and Pornsit Sriorathaikul (sixth from left), senior chairman of Thai Gem and Jewelry Traders Association shake hands and share a light moment) RE: Industry Activities and Workshop Gemworld will be hosting World of Gems Conference from October 13-14, 2012 in Rosemont(Chicago), Illinois. For more information, please visit http://gemguide.com/events/world-of-gems-conference/ (Photo Courtesy of Gemworld) GEM-A Conference 2012 The 2012 International Gemmological Conference will be held on 4 November 2012 at Hotel Bloomsbury, London UK. More information could be found here http://www.gem-a.com/news--events/gem-a-conference-2012.aspx (Photo Courtesy of The Gemological Association of Great Britain) The Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand will be hosting the 3rd conference from December 12-16, 2012. Wilson Yuen, president of ICA, will be one of the keynote speakers at the event. For more information, please visit http://www.git2012.org/ (Photo Courtesy of The Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand) RE: Warmest Welcome to our New Members Contact Person: Mohamed Nawshad Seyed Abuthahir Company: Briliant Gems Colombo Pvt Ltd Business Type: wholesaler Address: #702, 7th Floor, No 181/1, W.A. Silva Mawath, Colombo, Sri Lanka Phone: [94] 1123-66464 FAX: [94] 1123-66463 Email: [email protected] Contact Person: Tan Sin Cheo Company: Amee Philips SDN. BHD Business Type: wholesaler, retailer, jewelry designer and manufacturer Address: 109, Kelawei Road, George Town, Penang, Malaysia Phone: [6012] 4844-007 FAX: [604] 2297-759 Email: [email protected], [email protected] Website: www.ameephilips.com Contact Person: Wang Haiyan Company: Forever Love International Jewelry Business Type: manufacturer Address: 9 Huangxing Road, 5th, Shijiqing Jewelry Building, Changsha, China Phone: [86] (731) 8976-1078 FAX: [86] (731) 8976-1070 Email: [email protected] Company: Martine Lavoie Business Type: wholesaler Address: 10170 Grande Allée, Apt #1, Montrea, QC, Canada, H3L 2M1 Phone: [1] (514) 592-1065 FAX: [1] (450) 622-3374 Email: [email protected] Contact Person: Lianhua Wu Company: Shanghai Moni Jewelry Inc Business Type: wholesaler Address: 22 J No. 838 Zhangyang Rd., Pudong, Shanghai, China, 200122 Phone: [86] (21) 6875-3188 FAX: [86] (21) 6875-1181 Email: [email protected]; [email protected] ICA International Colored Gemstone Association Tel: (852) 2365 9318 Fax: (852) 2365 9371 Email: [email protected] th Address: Unit No.11, 8 Floor, Heng Ngai Jewelry Centre, No.4 Hok Yuen Street East, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong