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📦 Wearing apparel, articles of personal adornment, toilet articles and similar personal effects; all the foregoing, if actually owned by and in the possession of such person abroad at the time of or prior to his departure for the United States, and if appropriate for his own personal use and intended only for such use and not for any other person nor for sale
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United States to Haiti Trade Analysis for Wearing apparel, articles of personal adornment, toilet articles and similar personal effects; all the foregoing, if actually owned by and in the possession of such person abroad at the time of or prior to his departure for the United States, and if appropriate for his own personal use and intended only for such use and not for any other person nor for sale

Detailed tariff information for Wearing apparel, articles of personal adornment, toilet articles and similar personal effects; all the foregoing, if actually owned by and in the possession of such person abroad at the time of or prior to his departure for the United States, and if appropriate for his own personal use and intended only for such use and not for any other person nor for sale imports

Wearing apparel, articles of personal adornment, toilet articles and similar personal effects; all the foregoing, if actually owned by and in the possession of such person abroad at the time of or prior to his departure for the United States, and if appropriate for his own personal use and intended only for such use and not for any other person nor for sale Tariff Rate

HS Code:

5%
Effective January 1, 2023
View general trade relationship between United States and Haiti

Trade Volume

Value
Approximately $10 million USD
Year
2022
Trend
Stable, with minor fluctuations due to seasonal demand for personal goods.

Special Rates

Exemption
0%
Applicable to personal effects imported by returning residents under specific weight and value limits (up to 50 kg and $500 USD) as per Haitian customs regulations.

Additional Information

No additional information available.
Last updated: 1 year ago

News and Updates

Recent News
U.S. Extends Tariff Relief for Haitian Apparel Imports
The United States has extended tariff relief for apparel and personal effects imported from Haiti under the Haitian Hemispheric Opportunity through Partnership Encouragement (HOPE) Act, facilitating duty-free access for qualifying goods.
October 15, 2023
Impact: This extension boosts trade by reducing costs for Haitian exporters of wearing apparel and personal effects, strengthening economic ties and supporting Haiti's textile industry.
Haiti-U.S. Trade Agreement Bolsters Apparel Sector
A renewed focus on the Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act (CBTPA) ensures continued duty-free access for Haitian apparel and personal adornment articles to the U.S. market, provided they meet rules of origin.
September 20, 2023
Impact: This agreement sustains favorable trade conditions, encouraging growth in Haiti's apparel exports to the U.S. and supporting local employment in the sector.
U.S. Customs Increases Scrutiny on Haitian Personal Effects Imports
U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced stricter documentation requirements for personal effects and apparel imported from Haiti to ensure compliance with trade agreements and prevent misuse of duty-free provisions.
August 5, 2023
Impact: While aimed at preventing fraud, this may slow down clearance processes for Haitian imports of personal effects, potentially affecting small-scale traders.
Policy Updates
Extension of HOPE Act Provisions
The U.S. government extended the Haitian Hemispheric Opportunity through Partnership Encouragement (HOPE) Act until 2030, allowing duty-free imports of qualifying apparel and personal effects from Haiti, provided they meet specific production criteria.
Date: October 1, 2023
Update to CBTPA Rules of Origin for Apparel
The Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act (CBTPA) updated its rules of origin requirements, mandating that a higher percentage of materials for apparel and personal adornment articles from Haiti must be sourced within the region to qualify for duty-free status.
Date: September 1, 2023