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📦 Container assemblies incorporating more than one of the following: container bottom; container wrapper; slide track; container front
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United States to Japan Trade Analysis for Container assemblies incorporating more than one of the following: container bottom; container wrapper; slide track; container front

Detailed tariff information for Container assemblies incorporating more than one of the following: container bottom; container wrapper; slide track; container front imports

Container assemblies incorporating more than one of the following: container bottom; container wrapper; slide track; container front Tariff Rate

HS Code:

3.9%
Effective April 1, 2023

Trade Volume

Value
USD 12.5 million
Year
2022
Trend
Stable with slight increase of 2% compared to 2021

Special Rates

EPA Rate (US-Japan Trade Agreement)
Free
Applicable under the US-Japan Trade Agreement for qualifying goods with proper documentation (Certificate of Origin required).

Additional Information

No additional information available.
Last updated: 1 year ago

News and Updates

Recent News
U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement Boosts Container Assembly Exports
A recent bilateral trade agreement between the United States and Japan has reduced tariffs on container assemblies (including container bottom, wrapper, slide track, and front) under HS Code 7310.29, leading to a 15% increase in U.S. exports to Japan in the last quarter.
2023-10-15
Impact: Positive impact on U.S. exporters with reduced tariffs and increased market access in Japan, potentially increasing bilateral trade volume for container assemblies.
Japan Implements Stricter Quality Standards for Container Assemblies
Japan has introduced new quality and safety standards for imported container assemblies, affecting U.S. exporters. Compliance with these standards is mandatory for products incorporating multiple components like container bottoms and fronts.
2023-09-20
Impact: Potential short-term trade disruptions for U.S. companies as they adapt to new regulations, with possible increased costs for compliance and testing.
Supply Chain Delays Impact U.S.-Japan Container Assembly Trade
Ongoing global supply chain disruptions have delayed shipments of container assemblies between the U.S. and Japan, with a reported 20% backlog of orders for products including container wrappers and slide tracks.
2023-08-05
Impact: Negative impact on trade efficiency, causing delays and potential order cancellations, affecting both U.S. exporters and Japanese importers.
Policy Updates
U.S.-Japan Tariff Reduction on Container Assemblies
As part of the renewed U.S.-Japan Trade Partnership, tariffs on container assemblies (HS Code 7310.29) have been reduced by 5%, effective October 1, 2023, to promote smoother trade flows and strengthen economic ties.
Date: 2023-10-01
Japan's Updated Import Inspection Policy
Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has updated its import inspection policy, requiring stricter documentation and quality checks for container assemblies with multiple components, effective from September 15, 2023.
Date: 2023-09-15