Applicable under specific trade agreements or for humanitarian aid shipments, subject to documentation.
Additional Information
No additional information available.
Last updated: 1 year ago
News and Updates
Recent News
Limited Trade Activity for HS 9027.30.40 Between US and Eritrea
Recent trade data indicates minimal to no recorded imports or exports of articles under HS Code 9027.30.40 (spectrometers, spectrophotometers, and spectrographs using optical radiations) between the United States and Eritrea in the past year.
2023-10-15
Impact: Negligible impact on bilateral trade due to the historically low volume of trade in this specific category and limited economic ties.
US-Eritrea Trade Restrictions Continue to Affect Specialized Equipment
Ongoing US sanctions and trade restrictions on Eritrea, stemming from geopolitical tensions, continue to limit the exchange of high-tech equipment, including items under HS 9027.30.40.
2023-06-22
Impact: Trade in scientific instruments remains severely restricted, with no significant transactions recorded for this HS code.
Eritrea's Limited Industrial Demand for HS 9027.30.40 Products
Eritrea's industrial and scientific sectors show minimal demand for specialized optical instruments classified under HS 9027.30.40, resulting in virtually no trade activity with the United States.
2023-03-10
Impact: Lack of demand and infrastructure in Eritrea continues to suppress potential trade growth in this category with the US.
Policy Updates
US Sanctions on Eritrea Remain in Place
The United States has reaffirmed sanctions on Eritrea under Executive Order 14046 due to human rights concerns and regional instability, impacting all trade categories, including specialized equipment under HS 9027.30.40.
Date: 2023-11-01
US Department of Commerce Export Controls Update
The US Department of Commerce updated export control lists, maintaining strict licensing requirements for dual-use technologies, including items under HS 9027.30.40, to countries like Eritrea with limited exceptions.
