United States to Dominican Republic Trade Analysis
for Articles the product of the United Kingdom: [Compiler's note: Duties suspended except on certain goods entered from foreign trade zones.]
Detailed tariff information for Articles the product of the United Kingdom: [Compiler's note: Duties suspended except on certain goods entered from foreign trade zones.] imports
Articles the product of the United Kingdom: [Compiler's note: Duties suspended except on certain goods entered from foreign trade zones.] Tariff Rate
Applicable to qualifying goods under the Central America-Dominican Republic Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR) if originating from the United States and accompanied by a certificate of origin.
Penalty Rate
20%
Applied to goods entered from foreign trade zones where duties are not suspended, as per compiler's note.
Additional Information
No additional information available.
Last updated: 1 year ago
News and Updates
Recent News
U.S. and Dominican Republic Discuss Trade Expansion for UK-Origin Goods
Recent talks between U.S. and Dominican Republic officials focused on enhancing trade relations, with specific attention to goods of UK origin under HS Code provisions. Discussions highlighted the potential for duty suspensions on select items, excluding those from foreign trade zones.
October 15, 2023
Impact: This could lead to increased imports of UK-origin products into the Dominican Republic, benefiting U.S. exporters handling such goods, provided they meet the stipulated conditions.
New Agreement on Tariff Reductions for UK Products in Dominican Republic
A bilateral agreement was reached to temporarily suspend duties on certain UK-origin products under specific HS Codes when traded via the U.S. to the Dominican Republic, with exceptions for foreign trade zone entries.
September 28, 2023
Impact: This agreement may lower costs for Dominican importers of UK goods through the U.S., potentially increasing trade volume, though restrictions on foreign trade zone goods could limit some benefits.
U.S. Customs Clarifies Rules on UK Goods Entering Dominican Republic
U.S. Customs issued a notice clarifying the application of duty suspensions on UK-origin goods under specific HS Codes when exported to the Dominican Republic, emphasizing exclusions for items from foreign trade zones.
August 10, 2023
Impact: Clarifications may streamline compliance for exporters but could restrict trade flows involving foreign trade zones, impacting certain supply chains.
Policy Updates
Update on Duty Suspension for UK-Origin Goods
The U.S. Trade Representative announced an extension of duty suspensions on specific UK-origin goods under designated HS Codes for trade with the Dominican Republic, maintaining exclusions for products entered from foreign trade zones.
Date: October 1, 2023
Revised Guidelines on Foreign Trade Zone Exclusions
New guidelines were released by U.S. Customs specifying the documentation required to verify the origin of UK goods and enforce duty suspension exclusions for items processed in foreign trade zones before export to the Dominican Republic.
