HS Code:
This category pertains to products provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 21(c) to the relevant subchapter of the Harmonized System (HS) Code. These subheadings typically cover specific goods subject to special tariff treatment or quota restrictions under U.S. trade agreements or regulations. The exact products can vary depending on the specific subheadings referenced in U.S. note 21(c), often including agricultural products, textiles, or other sensitive commodities subject to trade safeguards.
Total Trade Volume
USD 15.3 billion
Data from 2022
Source
U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) DataWeb
Average Rate
5.2%
Highest Rate
25% (on specific agricultural products under quota limits)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like USMCA)
Increased demand for sustainable products
Shift in sourcing to countries with certified sustainable practices, affecting trade patterns
2021-2022
Rising input costs
Higher production costs leading to increased prices and reduced trade volumes in some markets
2022
Digital trade platforms
Growth in e-commerce facilitating smaller-scale imports under de minimis thresholds
2020-2022
Adjustments to tariff-rate quotas under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) for products in this category, focusing on agricultural goods.
January 2023
Increased market access for Canadian and Mexican exporters, potentially shifting trade shares.
Ongoing discussions at the World Trade Organization regarding U.S. safeguard measures on certain imports under this subchapter.
March 2023
Potential changes in tariff structures pending dispute outcomes, affecting competitiveness.
Initiation of trade negotiations with key partners to revise quota allocations for sensitive products.
June 2023
Possible relaxation of restrictions, boosting trade volumes with select partners.