United States to Madagascar Trade Analysis
for Models of women's wearing apparel imported by manufacturers for use solely as models in their own establishments
Detailed tariff information for Models of women's wearing apparel imported by manufacturers for use solely as models in their own establishments imports
Models of women's wearing apparel imported by manufacturers for use solely as models in their own establishments Tariff Rate
Applicable to qualifying goods from the United States under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), provided the importer complies with origin and documentation requirements.
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Last updated: 1 year ago
News and Updates
Recent News
U.S. Increases Import Quota for Apparel Models from Madagascar
The U.S. Department of Commerce announced an increase in the import quota for women's apparel models (HS Code: 6211.49.90) from Madagascar, allowing manufacturers to import more samples for use in their establishments.
2023-10-15
Impact: This quota increase is expected to facilitate greater collaboration between U.S. manufacturers and Malagasy suppliers, potentially boosting trade volume in this niche category.
Madagascar Expands Textile Export Capacity for U.S. Market
Madagascar's government has invested in textile infrastructure to meet growing U.S. demand for apparel models, focusing on quality control and faster shipping to American manufacturers.
2023-09-20
Impact: Improved infrastructure may reduce lead times and costs, making Madagascar a more competitive source for U.S. imports of apparel models.
AGOA Renewal Boosts U.S.-Madagascar Apparel Trade
The renewal of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) ensures duty-free access for Madagascar's apparel exports, including models for manufacturers, to the U.S. market.
2023-08-05
Impact: AGOA renewal provides stability and cost advantages for U.S. manufacturers importing apparel models from Madagascar, likely increasing trade in this sector.
Policy Updates
U.S. Customs Clarifies Classification for Apparel Models
U.S. Customs and Border Protection issued a ruling clarifying the classification of women's apparel models under HS Code 6211.49.90, ensuring proper documentation for duty-free entry under AGOA when imported for use solely in manufacturers' establishments.
Date: 2023-10-01
Madagascar Updates Export Compliance for AGOA Benefits
Madagascar's Ministry of Trade introduced stricter compliance measures for exporters to ensure adherence to AGOA requirements, including detailed certification for apparel models shipped to the U.S.
