HS Code:
This category pertains to specific products provided for in subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 21(r) to the relevant subchapter of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS). These subheadings often cover specialized goods or materials subject to specific trade agreements, quotas, or tariff treatments under U.S. trade law. The exact nature of the products depends on the specific subheading referenced in note 21(r), which could include agricultural products, textiles, or other goods subject to special provisions.
Total Trade Volume
USD 12.5 billion
Data from 2022
Source
United States International Trade Commission (USITC) DataWeb
Average Rate
5.2%
Highest Rate
15.0% (applied to specific non-FTA partners)
Lowest Rate
0.0% (under Free Trade Agreements like USMCA)
Shift toward regional trade agreements
Increased trade with USMCA partners (Canada and Mexico) due to preferential tariff rates, reducing reliance on non-FTA countries.
2020-2022
Rising demand for sustainable products
Growing consumer and regulatory pressure for environmentally friendly goods, influencing production and trade practices in this category.
2021-2023
Supply chain disruptions
Global logistics challenges and geopolitical tensions have led to fluctuating trade volumes and higher costs for imports in this category.
2021-2022
Adjustments to tariff-rate quotas and rules of origin under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) have impacted trade flows for products in this category.
January 2023
Enhanced market access for North American partners, with stricter enforcement of origin requirements.
The U.S. announced revised tariff-rate quotas for specific goods under note 21(r), affecting import limits from non-FTA countries.
March 2023
Reduced import volumes from certain countries, redirecting trade to FTA partners.
Increased scrutiny on sanitary and phytosanitary compliance for agricultural imports under this category, leading to temporary trade halts with specific suppliers.
July 2023
Short-term disruptions in supply chains, with potential long-term benefits for compliant exporters.