US-Nauru Trade Agreement on Office Machine Cartridges
A new bilateral trade agreement between the United States and Nauru includes provisions for tariff reductions on office machine cartridges (HS Code: 9612.10), specifically those measuring less than 30 mm in width and used in typewriters and data processing machines.
2023-10-15
Impact: This agreement is expected to increase exports of US-made cartridges to Nauru by reducing costs for Nauruan importers, potentially boosting trade volume in this niche category.
Nauru Imposes Quality Standards on Imported Cartridges
Nauru has introduced new quality control regulations for imported plastic and metal cartridges used in office machines, affecting US exporters under HS Code 9612.10.
2023-09-20
Impact: US exporters may face increased compliance costs and potential delays in shipments to Nauru, which could temporarily reduce trade until standards are met.
US Exporters Seek Nauru Market Expansion for Printer Cartridges
Several US-based manufacturers of office machine cartridges are exploring opportunities to expand into Nauru’s small but growing market, focusing on products under HS Code 9612.10.
2023-08-05
Impact: This interest could lead to a slight increase in trade flows, though the overall impact remains limited due to Nauru’s small market size.
