Discontinuation of Netherlands Antilles as a Trade Entity Affects Fisheries Trade
Following the dissolution of the Netherlands Antilles on October 10, 2010, trade agreements and statistics with the United States regarding products of American fisheries are now managed under the successor entities such as Curaçao and Sint Maarten. Historical data on fisheries trade under HS Code for marine products remains archived but is no longer updated for Netherlands Antilles as a single entity.
October 10, 2010
Impact: Trade data and agreements specific to Netherlands Antilles are obsolete, requiring U.S. exporters and importers of fisheries products to adapt to new trade frameworks with individual successor states, potentially affecting transshipment protocols.
Archival Trade Reports on U.S. Fisheries Exports to Netherlands Antilles Released
The U.S. Census Bureau released a final comprehensive report on trade with the Netherlands Antilles before its dissolution, including data on American fisheries products (fish, shellfish, marine animal oils) under relevant HS Codes. The report notes minimal transshipment activity through the region without change in condition prior to 2010.
January 15, 2011
Impact: Provides historical context for trade patterns but has no current impact due to the dissolution of the Netherlands Antilles as a trade partner; businesses must refer to updated trade agreements with successor entities.
U.S. Fisheries Trade Redirected Post-Netherlands Antilles Dissolution
Post-dissolution of the Netherlands Antilles, U.S. trade in fisheries products, including marine animals and oils not landed in foreign countries or transshipped without change, has been redirected to successor entities like Curaçao. Historical trade routes and transshipment practices through the Netherlands Antilles are no longer applicable.
March 3, 2011
Impact: U.S. exporters must establish new trade relationships and comply with updated customs regulations of successor entities, potentially increasing costs or altering transshipment logistics for fisheries products.
