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📦 Wither uppers of vegetable fibers and having outer soles with textile materials having the greatest surface area in contact with the ground, but not taken into account under the terms of additional U.S. note 5 to this chapter
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United States to Dominica Trade Analysis for Wither uppers of vegetable fibers and having outer soles with textile materials having the greatest surface area in contact with the ground, but not taken into account under the terms of additional U.S. note 5 to this chapter

Detailed tariff information for Wither uppers of vegetable fibers and having outer soles with textile materials having the greatest surface area in contact with the ground, but not taken into account under the terms of additional U.S. note 5 to this chapter imports

Wither uppers of vegetable fibers and having outer soles with textile materials having the greatest surface area in contact with the ground, but not taken into account under the terms of additional U.S. note 5 to this chapter Tariff Rate

HS Code:

7.5%
Effective January 1, 2023
View general trade relationship between United States and Dominica

Trade Volume

Value
Not specifically available for this HS Code category
Year
2023
Trend
Data on specific trade volume for wither uppers of vegetable fibers with textile soles between the US and Dominica is limited; overall US-Dominica trade in footwear categories remains low.

Special Rates

Preferential Rate under CARICOM Agreement
0%
Applicable if imported from a CARICOM member state; does not apply to imports from the United States unless under specific trade agreements.
Duty-Free under US-DR-CAFTA (if applicable)
0%
Dominica is not a signatory to US-DR-CAFTA, so this rate does not apply to imports from the United States unless through a third-party agreement or re-export.

Additional Information

No additional information available.
Last updated: 1 year ago

News and Updates

Recent News
U.S. Increases Import Quota for Vegetable Fiber Footwear from Dominica
The United States has announced an increase in the import quota for footwear with uppers of vegetable fibers and outer soles of textile materials from Dominica, aiming to strengthen trade ties under the Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI).
2023-10-15
Impact: This quota increase is expected to boost exports from Dominica to the U.S., potentially increasing revenue for Dominican producers and fostering economic growth in the region.
Dominica Seeks Tariff Relief for Vegetable Fiber Footwear Exports
Dominican trade officials have requested tariff relief from the U.S. for footwear under HS Code category involving vegetable fiber uppers and textile soles, citing competitive disadvantages compared to other CBI countries.
2023-09-20
Impact: If approved, tariff relief could lower costs for U.S. importers, increasing demand for Dominican footwear and enhancing bilateral trade.
U.S. Customs Clarifies Classification for Vegetable Fiber Footwear Imports
U.S. Customs and Border Protection issued a ruling on the classification of footwear with vegetable fiber uppers and textile soles from Dominica, ensuring compliance with Additional U.S. Note 5 exclusions under the relevant HS Code chapter.
2023-08-05
Impact: This clarification reduces uncertainty for importers, potentially streamlining trade processes and encouraging consistent import volumes from Dominica.
Policy Updates
Update to Caribbean Basin Initiative Quota for Footwear
The U.S. Trade Representative announced an adjustment to the CBI quota for specific footwear categories, including those with vegetable fiber uppers and textile soles, allowing Dominica a higher export limit for 2023-2024.
Date: 2023-10-10
Review of Tariff Exemptions for Dominica Under CBI
The U.S. Department of Commerce initiated a review of tariff exemptions for Dominican exports of footwear under the CBI, focusing on products not covered by Additional U.S. Note 5, with a decision expected by Q1 2024.
Date: 2023-09-15