Discontinuation of Netherlands Antilles as a Trade Entity Affects Fuel-Injection Pump Trade
The dissolution of the Netherlands Antilles as a political entity on October 10, 2010, has led to the reconfiguration of trade agreements and reporting. Trade data for fuel-injection pump assemblies (HS 8413.30.10) previously reported under Netherlands Antilles is now categorized under successor entities such as Curaçao and Sint Maarten.
October 10, 2010
Impact: Trade statistics and agreements specific to Netherlands Antilles are no longer applicable, requiring businesses to update trade documentation and adapt to new regional trade frameworks with successor states.
Historical Trade Data for Fuel-Injection Pumps with Netherlands Antilles Archived
U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced the archiving of historical trade data for fuel-injection pump assemblies (HS 8413.30.10) with the former Netherlands Antilles, redirecting future trade under new country codes for Curaçao, Sint Maarten, and other territories.
January 15, 2011
Impact: This archival impacts historical trade analysis and reporting, with businesses needing to reference updated country classifications for compliance and data accuracy.
Final Trade Report on Fuel-Injection Pumps with Netherlands Antilles Released
The U.S. International Trade Commission released its final trade report on fuel-injection pump assemblies (HS 8413.30.10) with the Netherlands Antilles before its dissolution, noting minimal trade volume in this category prior to the political change.
December 20, 2010
Impact: Minimal direct impact on current trade due to low volume, but serves as a reference for historical trade patterns in the region before the dissolution.
