Under the US-Morocco Free Trade Agreement, exports of ceramic building bricks and tiles (HS Code: 6904) from Morocco to the US have seen a 12% increase in the first half of 2023, driven by demand in the US construction sector.
2023-10-15
Impact: Positive impact on Moroccan exporters with reduced tariffs, increasing competitiveness in the US market.
US Construction Boom Drives Demand for Moroccan Ceramic Bricks
A surge in US infrastructure projects has led to a spike in imports of ceramic building materials from Morocco, with a reported 8% growth in trade volume for HS Code 6904 products in Q2 2023.
2023-08-22
Impact: Increased trade volume benefits Moroccan suppliers, though logistical challenges may strain supply chains.
Moroccan Ceramic Tile Industry Faces US Quality Standards
Some shipments of Moroccan ceramic flooring blocks and tiles to the US were delayed due to stricter quality inspections and compliance requirements at US ports in early 2023.
2023-06-10
Impact: Potential short-term trade disruptions for Moroccan exporters until compliance issues are resolved.
Policy Updates
US-Morocco FTA Tariff Reduction on Ceramic Products
As part of the US-Morocco Free Trade Agreement, tariffs on ceramic building bricks, flooring blocks, and similar products (HS Code: 6904) were further reduced to 0% effective January 1, 2023, facilitating easier market access for Moroccan goods.
