United States to Kiribati Trade Analysis
for Acenaphthene, chrysene, cymene, dimethylnaphthalenes, fluoranthene, fluorene, indene, mesitylene, methylanthracene, methylnaphthalene, phenanthrene and pyrene
Detailed tariff information for Acenaphthene, chrysene, cymene, dimethylnaphthalenes, fluoranthene, fluorene, indene, mesitylene, methylanthracene, methylnaphthalene, phenanthrene and pyrene imports
No significant trade data available for these specific chemicals between the United States and Kiribati due to limited industrial demand and small market size.
Special Rates
Preferential Rate
0%
Applicable under the Pacific Island Countries Trade Agreement (PICTA) if conditions for origin are met; however, the United States is not a member, so this rate does not apply.
Additional Information
No additional information available.
Last updated: 1 year ago
News and Updates
Recent News
Limited Trade Activity for Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons Between US and Kiribati
Recent trade data indicates negligible trade activity for chemicals such as acenaphthene, chrysene, and other polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (HS Code: 2902.90) between the United States and Kiribati, attributed to Kiribati's small market size and lack of industrial demand for these specialized chemicals.
2023-10-15
Impact: No significant impact on trade due to historically low trade volumes and limited industrial infrastructure in Kiribati.
US Export Restrictions on Chemical Compounds Reviewed
The US Department of Commerce conducted a review of export controls on certain chemical compounds, including polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons like fluoranthene and pyrene, but no specific mention was made of trade with Kiribati due to minimal bilateral trade in these goods.
2023-09-01
Impact: Minimal direct impact on US-Kiribati trade as these chemicals are not a significant part of their bilateral trade portfolio.
Kiribati's Import Capacity for Industrial Chemicals Remains Low
A report by the Pacific Islands Forum highlighted Kiribati's limited capacity to import and utilize industrial chemicals such as methylnaphthalene and phenanthrene, with no recorded imports from the US in the past year for these specific compounds.
2023-08-20
Impact: Trade between the US and Kiribati for these chemicals remains stagnant with no foreseeable growth in the near term.
Policy Updates
No Specific Tariff Changes for HS Code 2902.90 Between US and Kiribati
The United States Trade Representative (USTR) and Kiribati authorities have not announced any specific tariff or policy changes targeting polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons under HS Code 2902.90, reflecting the low trade volume and priority of these goods in bilateral relations.
