Italy vs taxes

Last month, on the Italian most read economy newspaper, the Sole24Ore, there was an interesting article about duties and export.

The Salone del Mobile 2013 in Milan, just ended few weeks ago. This is the perfect period to make some consideration about the market. All Italian furniture companies agree on the same point: they need to export and to open to new international markets, by leveraging on the Made in Italy value.

The furniture sector will increase 72% of its value, before 2017, according to a recent research of Confindustria. This will occur thanks to the rise of 192 millions of "new rich" people, that will spend 30 biliard euros in the Italian furniture sector.
This is not only a very important business chance  but it will have an important influence on the creativity of this industry. We all know that Italian taste in design (and not only) is one of the most respected and lots of foreign designers and industries are in search of it, bringing their own influence.

So... Welcome to all growing countries, such the BRIC group (Brazil, Russia, India and China), or the MIST (Mexico, Indonesia, Korea, Turkey). But also Vietnam, Egypt, Libya, Tunisia, Argentina... But watch out!!!

One of the most problematic issues is the one concerning TARIFFS, that are applied in these countries. They are rated for different import goods and various phases of the import process, but they all causes the same result: the price of the goods imported raises, so export, that should be the lifesaver of Italian economy, risks to sink companies.

Here you can find some examples: in Brazil and in India, it might happen hat taxes rises the value of the imported good up to the 100% of its value! This is caused by the accumulation of indirect tariffs and impost: custom, federal, state and municipal duties, VAT and other taxes.
In Argentina there is a amount bond: import deal must be equal to the export one. Moreover, there is a strict law on certification; this problem can also be found in China. Both countries need specific certificates of safety and quality, that are processed only by specialized companies.

There are different ways to overcome the problems, here you can find the most popular solutions:
- Relocate part of the production path: exporting semi-finished products, components or just know-how procedures is less expensive and less complicate; as matter of the fact, emerging countries get competitive skills from this kind of import.
- Moving the goods through other countries, that are less tax-imposing.
Do you use any other method? Let us know!

CN @ Imm Köln 2013

In queste settimane c'è stato molto da fare in CN Arredamento Design... E nel "molto da fare" è compresa anche la partecipazione ad una delle fiere internazionali più importanti: IMM Cologne. 

Questi i numeri della fiera: in sette giorni, dal 14 al 20 Gennaio scorsi, più di 142.000 visitatori, provenienti da 137 paesi hanno visitato le 11 halls in cui era divisa la fiera, in cui hanno esposto ben 1250 aziende, provenienti da 50 paesi diversi. Rispetto all'anno prima i visitatori provenienti da fuori Germania sono cresciuti del 13% e rappresentano ben il 42% del totale.

CN ha partecipato, o forse è meglio dire ha visitato, questa fiera in tre giorni, nell'ottica di una internazionalizzazione sempre maggiore. Abbiamo conosciuto persone provenienti da tutto il mondo, con idee diverse, stili particolari e design unici. 

Imm Cologne si propone di presentare i trend internazionali e le nuove innovazioni del mercato; compito che svolge in modo egregio, presentando anche numerose sezioni dedicate ai giovani. Questo mix di grandi aziende europee e mondiali e di giovani talenti, dona un gusto particolare alla visita. Inoltre i settori toccati sono numerosi: cucine, camere, bagni e living di ogni genere e sorta, arredati secondo i gusti più disparati e le tendenze più diverse. Una grande parte va ovviamente alle aziende italiane: esse si sono mostrate all'avanguardia nel gusto e negli allestimenti, nella particolarità delle lavorazioni e nell'originalità delle forme.

Per quanto riguarda i giovani designer, diverse sono state le sezioni a loro dedicate: numerosi hanno esposto con le scuole, il contest D3 ha premiato i giovani designer e quelli indipendenti, il progetto Ü60 ha dato l'occasione agli studenti di creare nuovi prodotti per una fascia di popolazione anziana, sempre in maggiore crescita.
E' stato in questi ambienti che CN ha conosciuto Jenny Ekdahl, Raphael Biller e Martin Fialkowske, le cui innovazioni, particolarmente apprezzate, saranno oggetto di un articolo che uscirà a breve!
Quindi.. alla prossima!



In these weeks, we had so much to do here at CN Arredamento Design... And in that "so much to do" there is also the participation at one of the most international furniture fair: Imm Cologne.

These are the numbers of the fair: seven days, between 14 and 20 January, more than 142.000 visitors, from 137 different countries, that have visited 11 halls, where 1250 companies, from around 50 countries had their stands. Foreign visitors raised 13% and represent 42% of the total.

CN has participated, or better has visited, this fair, aiming to a better international approach to the market. We knew a lot of people, coming from all over the world, with different ideas, particular style and unique design.

Imm Cologne want to present international trends and marketable innovations; a well done work, we must say. As matter of the fact, there are numerous opportunities for the young designer to present their work. A great mix of big names of the furniture world and young talents give the visitors a complete overview of the sector. Which is comprehensive of all kind of furniture: kitchens, bedrooms, bathrooms, living in general... And all of them are furnished in very different ways.
We must recognize that Italian industries have always a great part in showing their taste for innovations and dressings, being, as always, original and paying attention to details.


Regarding young designers, there were different sections for them: some schools, D3 contest rewarded young and independent designer,Ü60 shown off the creativity of a group of students in creating object and design for aged people.
In these halls, CN met Jenny Ekdahl, Raphael Biller and Martin Fialkowske, whose innovative products have been very appreciated by us, and they will be soon on our blog!
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