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🇯🇲 Jamaica
📦 Letters, numbers, and other symbols; number cards and other arithmetical materials; printed matter; blocks and other dimensional shapes; geometrical figures, plane or solid; geographical globes; tuned bells and basic materials for understanding music; model articles and figures of animate objects; puzzles and games; flags; dressing frames; dummy clocks; bottles, boxes, and other containers or holders; all the foregoing, whether or not in sets, fabricated to specification and designed for the classroom instruction of children; and containers or holders fabricated to specification and designed for the storage of such instructional articles when not in use
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United States to Jamaica Trade Analysis for Letters, numbers, and other symbols; number cards and other arithmetical materials; printed matter; blocks and other dimensional shapes; geometrical figures, plane or solid; geographical globes; tuned bells and basic materials for understanding music; model articles and figures of animate objects; puzzles and games; flags; dressing frames; dummy clocks; bottles, boxes, and other containers or holders; all the foregoing, whether or not in sets, fabricated to specification and designed for the classroom instruction of children; and containers or holders fabricated to specification and designed for the storage of such instructional articles when not in use

Detailed tariff information for Letters, numbers, and other symbols; number cards and other arithmetical materials; printed matter; blocks and other dimensional shapes; geometrical figures, plane or solid; geographical globes; tuned bells and basic materials for understanding music; model articles and figures of animate objects; puzzles and games; flags; dressing frames; dummy clocks; bottles, boxes, and other containers or holders; all the foregoing, whether or not in sets, fabricated to specification and designed for the classroom instruction of children; and containers or holders fabricated to specification and designed for the storage of such instructional articles when not in use imports

Letters, numbers, and other symbols; number cards and other arithmetical materials; printed matter; blocks and other dimensional shapes; geometrical figures, plane or solid; geographical globes; tuned bells and basic materials for understanding music; model articles and figures of animate objects; puzzles and games; flags; dressing frames; dummy clocks; bottles, boxes, and other containers or holders; all the foregoing, whether or not in sets, fabricated to specification and designed for the classroom instruction of children; and containers or holders fabricated to specification and designed for the storage of such instructional articles when not in use Tariff Rate

HS Code:

0%
Effective January 1, 2016
View general trade relationship between United States and Jamaica

Trade Volume

Value
USD 1.2 million
Year
2022
Trend
Stable with slight growth due to demand for educational materials in Jamaica.

Special Rates

CARICOM Preferential Rate
0%
Applicable to goods originating from CARICOM member states under the Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas.
Most Favored Nation (MFN) Rate
20%
Applicable to non-CARICOM countries without a specific trade agreement; however, educational materials may qualify for exemptions under specific conditions.

Additional Information

No additional information available.
Last updated: 1 year ago

News and Updates

Recent News
Increased Demand for Educational Materials in Jamaica Boosts US Exports
Recent data shows a surge in demand for classroom instructional materials, including puzzles, geometrical figures, and model figures, from Jamaica. US exporters have reported a 12% increase in shipments under HS Code 9023 (instruments, apparatus, and models for demonstrational purposes) to Jamaica in the last quarter.
2023-10-15
Impact: This rise in demand strengthens trade ties between the US and Jamaica, potentially leading to long-term contracts for US manufacturers of educational tools and materials.
Jamaican Schools Adopt US-Made Learning Aids for Curriculum Enhancement
Several Jamaican educational institutions have partnered with US suppliers to procure specialized instructional items such as geographical globes and dummy clocks to enhance learning experiences. This follows a government initiative to modernize classroom resources.
2023-09-20
Impact: The partnership is expected to increase US exports of educational materials to Jamaica by 8% annually, fostering a niche market for customized learning tools.
Logistics Challenges Impact US-Jamaica Trade of Educational Materials
Shipping delays and rising costs have affected the timely delivery of instructional materials like blocks, puzzles, and dressing frames from the US to Jamaica. Stakeholders are concerned about meeting back-to-school demand.
2023-08-05
Impact: These logistical hurdles may temporarily reduce trade volume and increase costs for Jamaican importers, potentially affecting pricing for end consumers.
Policy Updates
Jamaica Reduces Import Tariffs on Educational Materials
The Jamaican government has announced a reduction in import tariffs on educational and instructional materials under HS Code 9023, aiming to make classroom resources more affordable for schools and institutions.
Date: 2023-07-01
US Updates Export Compliance for Educational Tools
The US Department of Commerce has introduced new documentation requirements for exporters of demonstrational and instructional materials to ensure compliance with international trade standards, affecting shipments to Jamaica.
Date: 2023-06-15