U.S. Extends Tariff Benefits for Haitian Apparel Imports Under HOPE Act
The U.S. government announced an extension of tariff benefits for apparel articles from Haiti under the Haitian Hemispheric Opportunity through Partnership Encouragement (HOPE) Act, including those described in U.S. note 6(c) to subchapter XX. This extension applies to goods imported directly from Haiti or the Dominican Republic during the specified 1-year period.
October 10, 2023
Impact: This extension is expected to boost apparel trade from Haiti to the U.S., providing economic support to Haitian manufacturers while maintaining compliance with limitations in U.S. note 6(g)(i). However, there is no direct mention of trade with Iraq in this context.
CBP Issues Guidance on Apparel Import Limits from Haiti and Dominican Republic
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) released updated guidance on the import limitations for apparel articles under U.S. note 6(g)(i), ensuring compliance with quota restrictions for goods from Haiti and the Dominican Republic during the applicable 1-year period.
September 15, 2023
Impact: This guidance clarifies import restrictions, potentially affecting the volume of apparel imports from Haiti to the U.S. No specific connection to Iraq trade was reported.
U.S. Trade Report Highlights Growth in Haitian Apparel Exports
A recent U.S. trade report noted a significant increase in apparel exports from Haiti under the provisions of U.S. note 6(c), with many articles meeting the direct import criteria from Haiti and the Dominican Republic within the specified 1-year period.
August 20, 2023
Impact: The growth in Haitian apparel exports may strengthen U.S.-Haiti trade ties, though it remains unrelated to U.S.-Iraq trade dynamics.
