United States to Costa Rica Trade Analysis
for Articles containing over 10 percent by weight of sugar described in additional U.S. note 3 to chapter 17
Detailed tariff information for Articles containing over 10 percent by weight of sugar described in additional U.S. note 3 to chapter 17 imports
Articles containing over 10 percent by weight of sugar described in additional U.S. note 3 to chapter 17 Tariff Rate
Stable with slight increase of 2% from previous year
Special Rates
Preferential Rate under CAFTA-DR
0%
Applies to qualifying goods under the Central America-Dominican Republic Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR) with proper documentation and origin certification.
Under the CAFTA-DR agreement, Costa Rica has increased its export quota for articles containing over 10% sugar by weight (as described in U.S. note 3 to chapter 17) to the United States, facilitating smoother market access for Costa Rican producers.
October 15, 2023
Impact: This is expected to increase the volume of sugar-containing products exported from Costa Rica to the U.S., strengthening bilateral trade ties and benefiting Costa Rican exporters with higher revenue potential.
U.S. Imposes Temporary Tariff-Rate Quota on Sugar Products from Costa Rica
The U.S. announced a temporary adjustment to the tariff-rate quota for sugar-containing products under HS Chapter 17, affecting Costa Rican exports to manage domestic supply levels.
August 22, 2023
Impact: This may limit the quantity of sugar-containing products entering the U.S. market from Costa Rica at lower tariff rates, potentially increasing costs for exporters and affecting competitiveness.
Costa Rica Negotiates Higher Sugar Export Quotas with U.S. Under CAFTA-DR
Costa Rican trade officials successfully negotiated a slight increase in export quotas for sugar-containing products to the U.S., focusing on goods under additional U.S. note 3 to chapter 17.
June 10, 2023
Impact: This adjustment is likely to enhance market access for Costa Rican producers, supporting local industries and increasing export revenues in the short term.
Policy Updates
CAFTA-DR Sugar Quota Adjustment for 2023-2024
The U.S. Trade Representative announced an updated tariff-rate quota for sugar-containing products under CAFTA-DR, including those described in additional U.S. note 3 to chapter 17, allocating a specific increase for Costa Rica to balance trade and domestic needs.
Date: September 1, 2023
U.S. Department of Agriculture Revises Sugar Import Guidelines
New guidelines were issued by the USDA to monitor and regulate imports of sugar-containing articles under HS Chapter 17, impacting Costa Rican exports by introducing stricter documentation requirements for compliance.
