Stable with slight increase of 2% from previous year
Special Rates
Preferential Rate
0%
Applicable under specific trade agreements or for temporary exemptions if criteria are met (e.g., origin certification under US-Kazakhstan agreements).
A new bilateral trade agreement between the United States and Kazakhstan has reduced tariffs on various goods, including sets of knives, forks, spoons, and ladles under HS Code 8215.20. This is expected to increase U.S. exports of cutlery sets to Kazakhstan.
2023-10-15
Impact: Positive impact on U.S. exporters with reduced tariffs potentially increasing demand for American-made cutlery sets in Kazakhstan.
Kazakhstan Increases Import Demand for U.S. Cutlery Sets
Kazakhstan's growing hospitality sector has led to a surge in demand for high-quality cutlery sets, with U.S. manufacturers under HS Code 8215.20 seeing a 15% rise in orders over the past quarter.
2023-09-01
Impact: Increased demand could strengthen trade ties and encourage U.S. manufacturers to prioritize the Kazakh market.
Recent disruptions in Central Asian shipping routes have delayed deliveries of cutlery sets (HS Code 8215.20) from the U.S. to Kazakhstan, causing temporary supply shortages in the region.
2023-08-10
Impact: Negative short-term impact on trade flow, with potential for increased costs and delays for U.S. exporters.
Policy Updates
U.S.-Kazakhstan Tariff Reduction on Cutlery Sets
A new policy under the U.S.-Kazakhstan trade framework has reduced import tariffs on cutlery sets (HS Code 8215.20) by 5%, effective from October 1, 2023, to promote bilateral trade in household goods.
Date: 2023-10-01
Kazakhstan Updates Import Regulations for Cutlery
Kazakhstan introduced stricter quality control standards for imported cutlery sets under HS Code 8215.20, requiring additional certification for materials and safety compliance starting July 15, 2023.
