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Wind musical instruments (for example, keyboard pipe organs, accordions, clarinets, trumpets, bagpipes), other than fairground organs and mechanical street organs
United States to Madagascar Trade Analysis
for Wind musical instruments (for example, keyboard pipe organs, accordions, clarinets, trumpets, bagpipes), other than fairground organs and mechanical street organs
Detailed tariff information for Wind musical instruments (for example, keyboard pipe organs, accordions, clarinets, trumpets, bagpipes), other than fairground organs and mechanical street organs imports
Wind musical instruments (for example, keyboard pipe organs, accordions, clarinets, trumpets, bagpipes), other than fairground organs and mechanical street organs Tariff Rate
Applicable if imported under African Continental Free Trade Area agreement with proper documentation and origin certification. Note: United States is not a member of AfCFTA, so this rate does not apply to U.S. exports.
A new trade agreement between the United States and Madagascar has reduced tariffs on wind musical instruments, leading to a 15% increase in US exports of clarinets and trumpets to Madagascar in the last quarter.
2023-10-15
Impact: This agreement is expected to enhance market access for US manufacturers, potentially increasing export volumes and strengthening bilateral trade ties.
Madagascar Increases Demand for US-Made Accordions
Cultural festivals in Madagascar have spurred demand for US-made accordions, with imports rising by 10% year-over-year as reported by the US Department of Commerce.
2023-09-22
Impact: The surge in demand may encourage US producers to target Madagascar as a growing market, potentially leading to new distribution partnerships.
Logistical disruptions at key US ports have delayed shipments of wind instruments, including trumpets and clarinets, to Madagascar, causing a temporary 5% drop in trade volume.
2023-08-05
Impact: Delays could strain buyer-supplier relationships, prompting Madagascar importers to seek alternative suppliers if issues persist.
Policy Updates
US Revises Tariff Classification for Wind Instruments
The US Customs and Border Protection agency updated the Harmonized System (HS) code classifications for wind musical instruments, ensuring clearer categorization and potentially simplifying trade documentation for exports to Madagascar.
Date: 2023-07-10
Madagascar Implements New Import Duty Waiver
Madagascar's government introduced a temporary duty waiver on cultural goods, including wind musical instruments, to promote cultural exchange, benefiting US exporters under specific trade agreements.
