No Recent Trade Activity for Slag (HS Code: 2620.99.50) Between US and Antarctica
There are no recent news reports or documented trade activities involving slag containing over 40% titanium and over 2% copper, lead, or zinc (HS Code: 2620.99.50) between the United States and Antarctica. Trade with Antarctica is highly limited due to its status as a non-sovereign territory governed by the Antarctic Treaty System, which prioritizes scientific research over commercial activities.
N/A
Impact: No direct impact on trade as commercial trade with Antarctica for such materials is virtually non-existent.
Antarctic Treaty Restrictions on Commercial Mining
The Antarctic Treaty System, in place since 1961 and reinforced by the 1991 Protocol on Environmental Protection, prohibits mining and commercial exploitation of resources in Antarctica. This affects any potential trade of slag or mineral products, including those under HS Code 2620.99.50, between the United States and Antarctica.
Ongoing
Impact: Trade remains non-viable due to legal and environmental restrictions.
US Trade Data Shows No Transactions with Antarctica for Specified Slag
According to the latest available data from the U.S. International Trade Commission and Census Bureau, there are no recorded imports or exports of slag containing over 40% titanium (HS Code: 2620.99.50) between the United States and Antarctica. Trade databases do not list Antarctica as a trading partner for such materials.
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Impact: No measurable trade impact as no transactions are occurring.
