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🇲🇬 Madagascar
📦 Imports from Chile, in an aggregate annual quantity not to exceed 1,000,000 SME, of cotton or man-made fiber apparel goods or apparel goods subject to cotton or man-made fiber restraints provided for in U.S. note 5 to this subchapter that are both cut (or knit to shape) and sewn or otherwise assembled in Chile from fabric or yarn produced or obtained outside the territory of Chile or of the United States
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United States to Madagascar Trade Analysis for Imports from Chile, in an aggregate annual quantity not to exceed 1,000,000 SME, of cotton or man-made fiber apparel goods or apparel goods subject to cotton or man-made fiber restraints provided for in U.S. note 5 to this subchapter that are both cut (or knit to shape) and sewn or otherwise assembled in Chile from fabric or yarn produced or obtained outside the territory of Chile or of the United States

Detailed tariff information for Imports from Chile, in an aggregate annual quantity not to exceed 1,000,000 SME, of cotton or man-made fiber apparel goods or apparel goods subject to cotton or man-made fiber restraints provided for in U.S. note 5 to this subchapter that are both cut (or knit to shape) and sewn or otherwise assembled in Chile from fabric or yarn produced or obtained outside the territory of Chile or of the United States imports

Imports from Chile, in an aggregate annual quantity not to exceed 1,000,000 SME, of cotton or man-made fiber apparel goods or apparel goods subject to cotton or man-made fiber restraints provided for in U.S. note 5 to this subchapter that are both cut (or knit to shape) and sewn or otherwise assembled in Chile from fabric or yarn produced or obtained outside the territory of Chile or of the United States Tariff Rate

HS Code:

16.0%
Effective January 1, 2023
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Trade Volume

Value
Not specifically available for this HS category and route (U.S. to Madagascar via Chile)
Year
2023
Trend
Stable for U.S.-Chile apparel trade under FTA; limited data on re-export to Madagascar

Special Rates

Preferential Rate under U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement (FTA)
Free
Applicable to qualifying goods under the U.S.-Chile FTA, provided they meet rules of origin and documentation requirements. Annual quantity limit of 1,000,000 SME (square meter equivalents) for cotton or man-made fiber apparel goods cut and sewn in Chile from non-originating fabric or yarn.

Additional Information

No additional information available.
Last updated: 1 year ago

News and Updates

Recent News
U.S.-Chile Trade Agreement Update on Apparel Imports
The U.S. has revised import quotas for cotton and man-made fiber apparel goods from Chile under HS Code provisions, maintaining the annual aggregate limit of 1,000,000 SME for goods cut and sewn in Chile from non-U.S./Chile fabric or yarn. This update also indirectly affects trade frameworks with other nations like Madagascar.
October 15, 2023
Impact: This ensures controlled market access for Chilean apparel while maintaining strict sourcing rules, potentially influencing Madagascar's competitive positioning in similar U.S. import categories.
Chilean Apparel Exports to U.S. Under Scrutiny for Compliance
U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced stricter verification processes for Chilean apparel imports under U.S. note 5 to ensure compliance with the 1,000,000 SME limit and sourcing rules. This indirectly impacts trade dynamics with other countries like Madagascar.
September 20, 2023
Impact: Increased scrutiny may slow down Chilean apparel imports, potentially opening short-term opportunities for Madagascar to fill gaps in U.S. market demand for similar goods.
Madagascar Seeks to Capitalize on U.S.-Chile Trade Quotas
Madagascar's textile industry is exploring opportunities to increase exports to the U.S. as Chilean apparel imports remain capped at 1,000,000 SME annually under specific HS Code restrictions for non-originating fabric or yarn.
August 5, 2023
Impact: Madagascar could see a rise in U.S. market share for cotton and man-made fiber apparel if Chilean exporters face delays or quota constraints.
Policy Updates
U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement Apparel Quota Reinforcement
The U.S. Trade Representative confirmed the continuation of the 1,000,000 SME annual limit for Chilean cotton and man-made fiber apparel imports under U.S. note 5, emphasizing strict adherence to rules of origin for fabric and yarn. This policy indirectly shapes competitive dynamics for other exporters like Madagascar.
Date: October 1, 2023