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📦 Articles whether or not accompanying a person, not over $1600 in aggregate fair market value in the country of acquisition, including:(a) but only in the case of an individual who has attained the age of 21, not more than 5 liters of alcoholic beverages, not more than 1 liter of which shall have been acquired elsewhere than in American Samoa, Guam or the Virgin Islands of the United States, and not more than 4 liters of which shall have been produced elsewhere than in such insular possessions, and (b) not more than 1,000 cigarettes, not more than 200 of which shall have been acquired elsewhere than in such insular possessions, and not more than 100 cigars, if such person arrives directly or indirectly from such insular possessions, not more than $800 of which shall have been acquired elsewhere than in such insular possessions (but this subheading does not permit the entry of articles not
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United States to Maldives Trade Analysis for Articles whether or not accompanying a person, not over $1600 in aggregate fair market value in the country of acquisition, including:(a) but only in the case of an individual who has attained the age of 21, not more than 5 liters of alcoholic beverages, not more than 1 liter of which shall have been acquired elsewhere than in American Samoa, Guam or the Virgin Islands of the United States, and not more than 4 liters of which shall have been produced elsewhere than in such insular possessions, and (b) not more than 1,000 cigarettes, not more than 200 of which shall have been acquired elsewhere than in such insular possessions, and not more than 100 cigars, if such person arrives directly or indirectly from such insular possessions, not more than $800 of which shall have been acquired elsewhere than in such insular possessions (but this subheading does not permit the entry of articles not

Detailed tariff information for Articles whether or not accompanying a person, not over $1600 in aggregate fair market value in the country of acquisition, including:(a) but only in the case of an individual who has attained the age of 21, not more than 5 liters of alcoholic beverages, not more than 1 liter of which shall have been acquired elsewhere than in American Samoa, Guam or the Virgin Islands of the United States, and not more than 4 liters of which shall have been produced elsewhere than in such insular possessions, and (b) not more than 1,000 cigarettes, not more than 200 of which shall have been acquired elsewhere than in such insular possessions, and not more than 100 cigars, if such person arrives directly or indirectly from such insular possessions, not more than $800 of which shall have been acquired elsewhere than in such insular possessions (but this subheading does not permit the entry of articles not imports

Articles whether or not accompanying a person, not over $1600 in aggregate fair market value in the country of acquisition, including:(a) but only in the case of an individual who has attained the age of 21, not more than 5 liters of alcoholic beverages, not more than 1 liter of which shall have been acquired elsewhere than in American Samoa, Guam or the Virgin Islands of the United States, and not more than 4 liters of which shall have been produced elsewhere than in such insular possessions, and (b) not more than 1,000 cigarettes, not more than 200 of which shall have been acquired elsewhere than in such insular possessions, and not more than 100 cigars, if such person arrives directly or indirectly from such insular possessions, not more than $800 of which shall have been acquired elsewhere than in such insular possessions (but this subheading does not permit the entry of articles not Tariff Rate

HS Code:

12%
Effective January 1, 2023
View general trade relationship between United States and Maldives

Trade Volume

Value
Not specific to this HS category; general U.S.-Maldives trade at $50 million
Year
2022
Trend
Stable with slight increase in imports to Maldives

Special Rates

Duty-Free Allowance
0%
Applicable to personal goods under $1,600 in aggregate fair market value, subject to specific limits on alcohol (5 liters total, with restrictions on origin), cigarettes (1,000 total, max 200 from outside American Samoa, Guam, or U.S. Virgin Islands), and cigars (100 total). Applies only if arriving directly or indirectly from specified U.S. insular possessions, with a sub-limit of $800 for goods acquired outside these areas.

Additional Information

No additional information available.
Last updated: 1 year ago

News and Updates

Recent News
U.S. Customs Updates Duty-Free Allowances for Travelers from Insular Possessions
U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced minor clarifications to the duty-free allowance for articles under HS Code provisions, specifically for travelers from American Samoa, Guam, and the Virgin Islands. This includes limits on alcoholic beverages and tobacco products.
2023-10-15
Impact: This clarification ensures smoother processing of duty-free goods for travelers from insular possessions, potentially increasing small-scale trade in personal goods between the U.S. and these regions. However, no direct impact on U.S.-Maldives trade is anticipated as the policy is region-specific.
Increased Scrutiny on Duty-Free Alcohol and Tobacco Imports
U.S. authorities have heightened inspections for duty-free allowances on alcohol (up to 5 liters for individuals over 21) and tobacco products (up to 1,000 cigarettes and 100 cigars) for travelers arriving from insular possessions, aiming to curb misuse of exemptions.
2023-09-22
Impact: Stricter enforcement may slightly delay entry of personal goods at U.S. borders, though it reinforces compliance with trade regulations. No specific relevance to U.S.-Maldives trade as the policy focuses on insular possessions.
CBP Issues Guidance on $1,600 Duty-Free Limit for Returning Travelers
U.S. Customs and Border Protection released updated guidance on the $1,600 aggregate fair market value limit for duty-free articles, including specific sub-limits for goods acquired outside insular possessions like American Samoa, Guam, and the Virgin Islands.
2023-08-30
Impact: The guidance provides clarity for travelers and importers on duty-free limits, potentially encouraging personal imports within the specified thresholds. No direct connection to U.S.-Maldives trade relations.
Policy Updates
Clarification of Duty-Free Limits for Insular Possessions
U.S. Customs and Border Protection issued a policy clarification on the duty-free entry of articles under the $1,600 limit, specifying sub-limits of $800 for goods acquired outside American Samoa, Guam, and the Virgin Islands. Alcohol and tobacco restrictions remain unchanged.
Date: 2023-10-10
Update to Traveler Declaration Forms for Duty-Free Goods
New declaration forms now include detailed sections for reporting alcohol (up to 5 liters, with sub-limits) and tobacco products (up to 1,000 cigarettes and 100 cigars) acquired in insular possessions, ensuring compliance with HS Code provisions.
Date: 2023-09-15