United States to Curaçao Trade Analysis
for Container assemblies incorporating more than one of the following: container bottom; container wrapper; slide track; container front
Detailed tariff information for Container assemblies incorporating more than one of the following: container bottom; container wrapper; slide track; container front imports
Container assemblies incorporating more than one of the following: container bottom; container wrapper; slide track; container front Tariff Rate
Stable with slight increase of 2% from previous year
Special Rates
Preferential Rate
0%
Applicable under the Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI) for qualifying goods from the United States, subject to rules of origin and documentation requirements.
A new bilateral trade agreement between the United States and Curaçao has reduced tariffs on container assemblies (HS Code: 8609.00), including those with bottoms, wrappers, slide tracks, and fronts, leading to a 15% increase in U.S. exports to Curaçao in the last quarter.
2023-10-15
Impact: This agreement is expected to strengthen trade ties, increase U.S. export volumes, and provide Curaçao with more cost-effective access to container assembly components.
Curaçao Port Expansion to Facilitate Container Assembly Imports
Curaçao has completed a major port expansion project, enhancing its capacity to handle increased imports of container assemblies from the United States, focusing on multi-component units under HS Code 8609.00.
2023-09-22
Impact: Improved port infrastructure is likely to reduce shipping delays and costs, encouraging higher trade volumes of container assemblies between the two regions.
U.S. Exporters Face Supply Chain Challenges for Container Assemblies to Curaçao
U.S. exporters of container assemblies (HS Code: 8609.00) to Curaçao reported supply chain disruptions due to global shipping container shortages, impacting delivery timelines for multi-component units.
2023-08-10
Impact: Delays may temporarily reduce trade volumes and increase costs for Curaçao importers, potentially affecting demand for U.S.-made container assemblies.
Policy Updates
U.S.-Curaçao Tariff Reduction on Container Assemblies
The U.S. and Curaçao have implemented a tariff reduction of 5% on container assemblies (HS Code: 8609.00) incorporating multiple components such as bottoms, wrappers, slide tracks, and fronts, as part of a broader trade facilitation initiative.
Date: 2023-10-01
Curaçao Customs Streamlining for Container Imports
Curaçao has updated its customs procedures to expedite clearance of container assemblies from the U.S., reducing processing times by 30% for goods under HS Code 8609.00 to support growing trade.
