Stable with minor fluctuations due to limited industrial demand in Eritrea.
Special Rates
Preferential Rate
0%
Applicable under specific trade agreements or for humanitarian aid purposes with prior approval from the Eritrean Ministry of Trade and Industry.
Additional Information
No additional information available.
Last updated: 1 year ago
News and Updates
Recent News
Limited Trade Activity for Mercury Vapor Between US and Eritrea
Recent trade data indicates minimal to no recorded trade of mercury vapor (HS Code: 2852.10) between the United States and Eritrea in the past year, reflecting limited industrial demand or regulatory restrictions.
2023-10-15
Impact: Negligible impact on trade due to the absence of significant transactions or market activity for this commodity between the two countries.
US Export Controls on Hazardous Materials Affect Eritrea Trade
The US continues to enforce strict export controls on hazardous materials like mercury vapor, with no notable shipments to Eritrea reported in recent trade logs.
2023-08-22
Impact: Trade remains constrained due to stringent US regulations on hazardous substances, limiting potential exports to Eritrea.
Eritrea's Industrial Sector Shows Low Demand for Mercury Vapor
Eritrea's industrial sector has shown little to no demand for mercury vapor imports from the US, as per recent trade analysis, due to limited manufacturing capabilities requiring such materials.
2023-06-10
Impact: Low demand in Eritrea continues to result in negligible trade activity with the US for mercury vapor.
Policy Updates
US Maintains Restrictions on Mercury Exports
The US Department of Commerce has reiterated its policy under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to restrict exports of mercury and mercury compounds, including mercury vapor, to non-signatories of the Minamata Convention, such as Eritrea, without specific exemptions.
Date: 2023-09-05
Eritrea's Environmental Regulations on Hazardous Imports
Eritrea has upheld strict environmental regulations limiting the import of hazardous materials like mercury vapor, aligning with international efforts to reduce mercury usage, impacting potential trade with the US.
