Stable with slight increase of 2% compared to 2021
Special Rates
Preferential Rate
0%
Applicable under the Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI) for qualifying goods from the United States, subject to rules of origin certification.
Additional Information
No additional information available.
Last updated: 1 year ago
News and Updates
Recent News
Limited Trade Activity in HS Code 800 Between US and Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba
Recent trade data indicates minimal activity in the category of multiple (folded) or cabled (HS Code 800) between the United States and Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba, with no significant transactions reported in the last quarter.
October 2023
Impact: Negligible impact on overall trade due to the small scale of trade in this specific category between these regions.
US Export Regulations Tighten for Niche Categories Including HS Code 800
The US Department of Commerce has updated export control measures for certain niche industrial categories, including HS Code 800, though trade volumes with Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba remain low.
September 2023
Impact: Potential procedural delays for any future trade in this category, though current trade levels with these territories are minimal.
Caribbean Trade Forum Highlights Low Trade Volumes in Specialized Categories
A regional trade forum noted that specialized categories like HS Code 800 show very low trade volumes between the US and smaller Caribbean territories such as Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba.
August 2023
Impact: No immediate impact on trade; underscores the need for targeted trade promotion in niche sectors.
Policy Updates
US Export Compliance Update for Industrial Goods
The US has introduced stricter documentation requirements for exports under various industrial HS codes, including 800, to ensure compliance with international trade standards. This applies to all destinations, including Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba, though trade in this category remains limited.
