US-Jersey Trade Agreement on Protein Content Products
A new bilateral trade agreement between the United States and Jersey has been signed, facilitating the export of products with protein content between 12.9% and 13.9% by weight, under specific HS codes, with reduced tariffs.
2023-10-15
Impact: This agreement is expected to increase trade volume of these specific protein content products, benefiting US exporters and Jersey importers by lowering costs and improving market access.
US Increases Inspections for Protein Content Compliance in Jersey Imports
The US Department of Agriculture has implemented stricter inspection protocols for imports from Jersey to ensure compliance with protein content specifications (12.9%-13.9% by weight) under relevant HS codes.
2023-09-20
Impact: This may temporarily slow down imports from Jersey due to additional compliance checks, potentially increasing costs for importers and affecting supply chains.
Jersey Exporters Face Challenges Meeting US Protein Content Standards
Jersey exporters have reported difficulties in meeting the precise protein content range of 12.9% to 13.9% for products exported to the US, leading to delays in shipments.
2023-08-05
Impact: Trade disruptions are likely in the short term as Jersey exporters adapt to stringent US requirements, potentially reducing export volumes temporarily.
