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Quartz (other than natural sands); quartzite, whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape
United States to Haiti Trade Analysis
for Quartz (other than natural sands); quartzite, whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape
Detailed tariff information for Quartz (other than natural sands); quartzite, whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape imports
Quartz (other than natural sands); quartzite, whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape Tariff Rate
Stable with minor fluctuations over the past 3 years
Special Rates
Preferential Rate
0%
Applicable under the Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI) for qualifying goods from the United States, subject to rules of origin certification.
Additional Information
No additional information available.
Last updated: 1 year ago
News and Updates
Recent News
US-Haiti Trade Agreement Boosts Quartzite Exports
A new bilateral trade agreement between the United States and Haiti has facilitated an increase in quartzite exports from Haiti to the US, focusing on rectangular blocks and slabs under HS Code 2506.20. The agreement reduces tariffs, making Haitian quartzite more competitive in the US market.
2023-10-15
Impact: This is expected to increase Haitian quartzite exports to the US by 15% over the next year, benefiting Haitian quarries and US construction industries.
US Importers Report Quality Concerns with Haitian Quartzite
Several US importers have raised concerns over inconsistent quality in quartzite slabs imported from Haiti under HS Code 2506.20, citing issues with cutting precision and material durability.
2023-09-05
Impact: This may lead to a temporary decline in demand for Haitian quartzite in the US market unless quality control measures are implemented.
Haiti Increases Quartzite Production for US Market
Haitian quartzite producers have ramped up production of rectangular blocks and slabs to meet growing demand from US construction firms, with exports under HS Code 2506.20 seeing a 10% rise in the last quarter.
2023-08-20
Impact: This surge in production strengthens trade ties between the US and Haiti, potentially leading to more stable supply chains for quartzite in the US.
Policy Updates
US Extends Tariff Relief for Haitian Quartzite Imports
The US government has extended a temporary tariff relief program for quartzite imports from Haiti under HS Code 2506.20, as part of broader trade support initiatives under the Haitian Hemispheric Opportunity through Partnership Encouragement (HOPE) Act.
Date: 2023-10-01
Haiti Introduces Export Certification for Quartzite
Haiti has implemented a new export certification process for quartzite blocks and slabs under HS Code 2506.20 to ensure compliance with international quality standards, aiming to boost confidence among US importers.
