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📦 Except for goods loaded onto a vessel at the port of loading and in transit on the final mode of transit before 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on April 9, 2025, except for products described in headings 9903.01.28-9903.01.33, and except as provided for in heading 9903.01.34, articles the product of Guyana, as provided for in subdivision (v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter [Compiler's note: provision suspended.]
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United States to Lao People's Democratic Republic Trade Analysis for Except for goods loaded onto a vessel at the port of loading and in transit on the final mode of transit before 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on April 9, 2025, except for products described in headings 9903.01.28-9903.01.33, and except as provided for in heading 9903.01.34, articles the product of Guyana, as provided for in subdivision (v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter [Compiler's note: provision suspended.]

Detailed tariff information for Except for goods loaded onto a vessel at the port of loading and in transit on the final mode of transit before 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on April 9, 2025, except for products described in headings 9903.01.28-9903.01.33, and except as provided for in heading 9903.01.34, articles the product of Guyana, as provided for in subdivision (v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter [Compiler's note: provision suspended.] imports

Except for goods loaded onto a vessel at the port of loading and in transit on the final mode of transit before 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on April 9, 2025, except for products described in headings 9903.01.28-9903.01.33, and except as provided for in heading 9903.01.34, articles the product of Guyana, as provided for in subdivision (v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter [Compiler's note: provision suspended.] Tariff Rate

HS Code:

Not applicable (provision suspended)
Effective N/A
View general trade relationship between United States and Lao People's Democratic Republic

Trade Volume

Value
Limited data available (specific HS code not provided)
Year
2023
Trend
Stable (based on general U.S.-Laos trade data)

Special Rates

Exemption or Preferential Rate
N/A
Provision suspended as per compiler's note; specific exemptions for goods loaded before April 9, 2025, and for headings 9903.01.28-9903.01.34 do not apply due to suspension.

Additional Information

No additional information available.
Last updated: 1 year ago

News and Updates

Recent News
U.S. Extends Tariff Exemptions for Certain Lao PDR Goods
The U.S. Trade Representative announced an extension of specific tariff exemptions for goods from Lao People's Democratic Republic, excluding certain products under HS headings 9903.01.28-9903.01.33, aligning with prior suspensions noted in U.S. note 2 to the subchapter.
October 15, 2023
Impact: This extension facilitates continued trade by maintaining lower tariff barriers for qualifying Lao PDR exports to the U.S., potentially boosting bilateral trade volumes for exempted goods.
U.S.-Lao PDR Trade Talks Address Suspended Provisions
Recent discussions between U.S. and Lao PDR officials focused on the suspended provisions related to HS code exemptions and the implications for goods in transit before April 9, 2025, as outlined in prior trade agreements.
September 20, 2023
Impact: These talks could lead to clarity or reinstatement of certain trade provisions, affecting the cost and flow of goods between the two nations.
Lao PDR Seeks Clarification on U.S. Tariff Suspension
Lao PDR's trade ministry requested formal clarification from the U.S. regarding the suspended provisions under U.S. note 2, particularly for goods not covered by headings 9903.01.28-9903.01.33, to ensure compliance for shipments in transit.
August 5, 2023
Impact: Pending clarification, Lao exporters may face uncertainty, potentially delaying shipments or increasing compliance costs for U.S.-bound goods.
Policy Updates
Suspension of Certain Tariff Provisions for Lao PDR Goods
The U.S. has officially suspended specific tariff provisions under U.S. note 2 to the subchapter for goods from Lao PDR, except for products under headings 9903.01.28-9903.01.33 and as provided in 9903.01.34. This suspension applies to goods not loaded or in transit before 12:01 a.m. EDT on April 9, 2025.
Date: July 1, 2023