Stable, with slight increase in textile and agricultural exports
Special Rates
Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act (CBTPA)
0% (Free)
Applies to eligible goods under U.S. note 15 to subchapter, subject to quantitative limits and compliance with CBTPA rules of origin.
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Last updated: 1 year ago
News and Updates
Recent News
Extension of Haiti HOPE Act Boosts Apparel Trade
The U.S. Congress has extended the Haitian Hemispheric Opportunity through Partnership Encouragement (HOPE) Act, ensuring duty-free access for certain Haitian apparel under U.S. note 15 to subchapter HS Code provisions. This extension aims to support Haiti's economy amid ongoing challenges.
October 10, 2023
Impact: Positive impact on U.S.-Haiti trade, particularly in apparel, as duty-free access encourages increased exports from Haiti to the U.S. within specified quantitative limits.
U.S. Customs Updates Monitoring of Haiti Apparel Imports
U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced stricter monitoring of apparel imports from Haiti under U.S. note 15 to ensure compliance with quantitative limits and origin rules, following reports of discrepancies in shipment data.
September 5, 2023
Impact: Potential delays in clearance of goods at U.S. ports as stricter enforcement may slow down processing, though it aims to ensure fair trade practices.
Ongoing political instability and natural disasters in Haiti have led to a decline in apparel production, affecting the volume of exports to the U.S. under the quantitative limits specified in U.S. note 15.
August 20, 2023
Impact: Negative impact on trade volume as Haiti struggles to meet export potential, potentially underutilizing the allocated quotas for duty-free apparel.
Policy Updates
Renewal of Haiti HOPE Act Provisions
The U.S. government renewed the HOPE Act provisions under U.S. note 15 to subchapter HS Code, extending duty-free treatment for qualifying Haitian apparel imports until 2030, with specific quantitative limits remaining in place to balance trade benefits.
