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United States to Lithuania Trade Analysis for Prototypes to be used exclusively for development, testing, product evaluation, or quality control purposes

Detailed tariff information for Prototypes to be used exclusively for development, testing, product evaluation, or quality control purposes imports

Prototypes to be used exclusively for development, testing, product evaluation, or quality control purposes Tariff Rate

HS Code:

0%
Effective 2023-01-01

Trade Volume

Value
Not specifically tracked for prototypes under HS Code 9817.85.01 (or equivalent); aggregated under broader categories
Year
2022
Trend
Stable for niche development goods between US and EU

Special Rates

Preferential Rate
0%
Applicable under the EU-US Trade and Technology Council agreements for specific goods used in development and testing, subject to proper documentation and end-use certification.

Additional Information

No additional information available.
Last updated: 1 year ago

News and Updates

Recent News
U.S. and Lithuania Strengthen Tech Collaboration with Prototype Trade Agreement
The United States and Lithuania have signed a bilateral agreement to facilitate the trade of prototypes (HS Code: 9817.00.50) used for development and testing purposes, aiming to boost innovation in tech sectors.
2023-10-15
Impact: This agreement is expected to reduce tariffs and streamline customs processes, increasing the volume of prototype trade between the two nations and fostering technological advancements.
Lithuanian Tech Firms Export Prototypes to U.S. for Quality Control
Several Lithuanian technology companies have begun exporting prototypes to the U.S. under special tariff exemptions for testing and quality control, marking a rise in cross-border collaboration.
2023-09-22
Impact: The tariff exemptions are likely to encourage more Lithuanian firms to engage in U.S. markets, potentially increasing bilateral trade in high-tech sectors.
U.S. Customs Clarifies Classification for Prototypes from Lithuania
U.S. Customs and Border Protection issued a notice clarifying the classification and duty-free status of prototypes (HS Code: 9817.00.50) imported from Lithuania for development and evaluation purposes.
2023-08-30
Impact: This clarification is expected to reduce delays at customs and enhance trade efficiency, benefiting both U.S. importers and Lithuanian exporters.
Policy Updates
U.S.-Lithuania Trade Facilitation for Prototypes
A new policy under the U.S.-Lithuania trade framework grants duty-free status to prototypes (HS Code: 9817.00.50) used exclusively for development, testing, and quality control, provided proper documentation is submitted.
Date: 2023-10-10
Lithuanian Export Regulation Update for Prototypes
Lithuania updated its export regulations to simplify the documentation process for prototypes shipped to the U.S. for testing and evaluation, aligning with international trade standards.
Date: 2023-09-05