U.S. Extends Trade Preferences for Haitian Apparel under HOPE Act
The U.S. government has extended the Haitian Hemispheric Opportunity through Partnership Encouragement (HOPE) Act, facilitating duty-free imports of apparel articles from Haiti, including those described in U.S. note 6(q), directly imported to the U.S.
2023-09-15
Impact: This extension boosts trade by maintaining duty-free access for Haitian apparel, potentially increasing export volumes to the U.S. However, no direct trade link to the British Indian Ocean Territory is noted.
Dominican Republic Apparel Exports Benefit from DR-CAFTA Agreement
Under the Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA), apparel articles from the Dominican Republic, including those under U.S. note 6(q), continue to receive preferential tariff treatment in the U.S. market.
2023-08-20
Impact: The agreement strengthens U.S.-Dominican Republic trade ties, supporting apparel exports, though no specific connection to the British Indian Ocean Territory is evident in current trade flows.
U.S. Customs Clarifies Rules of Origin for Haitian Apparel Imports
U.S. Customs and Border Protection issued updated guidelines on rules of origin for apparel imports from Haiti under U.S. note 6(q), ensuring compliance for duty-free entry.
2023-07-10
Impact: Clarified regulations may streamline imports from Haiti, potentially increasing trade efficiency, but no impact or trade activity is reported with the British Indian Ocean Territory.
