Stable with slight increase of 2% from previous year
Special Rates
Preferential Rate under CAFTA-DR
0%
Applicable to qualifying goods under the Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act (CBTPA) if meeting rules of origin and documentation requirements.
Additional Information
No additional information available.
Last updated: 1 year ago
News and Updates
Recent News
U.S.-Haiti Trade Agreement Boosts Textile Imports
A new trade agreement between the U.S. and Haiti has facilitated an increase in the import of narrow-width textile materials in cassettes (HS Code: likely under 5806 or related categories for narrow woven fabrics). The agreement focuses on reducing tariffs for specific goods.
2023-10-15
Impact: This is expected to increase the volume of trade for narrow-width materials in cassettes, benefiting Haitian exporters and U.S. importers by lowering costs.
Haitian Textile Sector Sees Growth in U.S. Market
Haitian exporters of narrow-width materials in cassettes have reported a 15% increase in shipments to the U.S. under the HOPE/HELP Acts, which provide duty-free access for certain textile products.
2023-09-20
Impact: The growth strengthens bilateral trade ties, with potential for further investment in Haiti's textile sector targeting niche products like those under this HS category.
U.S. Customs Tightens Compliance for Haitian Imports
U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced stricter documentation requirements for imports from Haiti, including narrow-width materials in cassettes, to ensure compliance with trade preference programs.
2023-08-05
Impact: This may temporarily slow down trade as exporters adjust to new paperwork requirements, potentially increasing costs for non-compliant shipments.
Policy Updates
Extension of HOPE/HELP Acts for Haiti
The U.S. Congress extended the Haitian Hemispheric Opportunity through Partnership Encouragement (HOPE) and Haiti Economic Lift Program (HELP) Acts, providing duty-free access for certain textile products, including narrow-width materials in cassettes, until 2030.
Date: 2023-07-10
U.S. Trade Preference Program Review
The U.S. Trade Representative announced a review of trade preference programs with Haiti, focusing on compliance with labor and environmental standards for textile exports under specific HS codes, including narrow-width materials.
