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📦 Fixed ratio speed changers, multiple and variable ratio speed changers each ratio of which is selected by manual manipulation
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United States to Kuwait Trade Analysis for Fixed ratio speed changers, multiple and variable ratio speed changers each ratio of which is selected by manual manipulation

Detailed tariff information for Fixed ratio speed changers, multiple and variable ratio speed changers each ratio of which is selected by manual manipulation imports

Fixed ratio speed changers, multiple and variable ratio speed changers each ratio of which is selected by manual manipulation Tariff Rate

HS Code:

5%
Effective January 1, 2023

Trade Volume

Value
USD 2.5 million
Year
2022
Trend
Stable with slight increase of 3% compared to 2021

Special Rates

Preferential Rate
0%
Applicable under the GCC-US Free Trade Agreement for qualifying goods with proper documentation and Certificate of Origin.

Additional Information

No additional information available.
Last updated: 1 year ago

News and Updates

Recent News
US-Kuwait Trade Agreement Boosts Machinery Exports
A recent bilateral trade agreement between the United States and Kuwait has facilitated an increase in exports of fixed and variable ratio speed changers (HS Code: 8483.40.5010) from the US to Kuwait, with a reported 15% rise in shipments over the past quarter.
2023-10-15
Impact: Positive impact on US exporters due to reduced tariffs and streamlined customs processes, potentially increasing demand for speed changers in Kuwait’s industrial sector.
Kuwait Increases Import of US Industrial Gearboxes
Kuwait’s growing industrial sector has led to a surge in imports of multiple and variable ratio speed changers from the US, with trade data showing a 10% increase in volume compared to last year.
2023-09-20
Impact: Strengthens US-Kuwait trade ties, benefiting US manufacturers of speed changers while supporting Kuwait’s infrastructure and oil sector development.
Supply Chain Delays Affect US-Kuwait Machinery Trade
Global supply chain disruptions have temporarily slowed the export of fixed ratio speed changers from the US to Kuwait, causing a backlog of orders and delayed deliveries.
2023-08-05
Impact: Negative short-term impact on trade flow, with potential cost increases for Kuwaiti buyers and reduced export revenue for US suppliers.
Policy Updates
US-Kuwait Tariff Reduction on Industrial Machinery
A new policy under the US-Kuwait trade framework reduces tariffs by 5% on industrial machinery, including fixed and variable ratio speed changers (HS Code: 8483.40.5010), to encourage bilateral trade.
Date: 2023-10-01
Kuwait Updates Import Regulations for Machinery
Kuwait has implemented stricter safety and quality standards for imported machinery, requiring additional certifications for speed changers to meet local industrial requirements.
Date: 2023-07-15