Discontinuation of Netherlands Antilles as a Trade Entity Affects HS 2303 Trade Data
Following the dissolution of the Netherlands Antilles on October 10, 2010, trade data for residues of starch manufacture and similar residues under HS Code 2303 between the United States and the Netherlands Antilles is no longer reported as a single entity. Trade statistics are now categorized under the successor entities such as Curaçao and Sint Maarten.
October 10, 2010
Impact: Historical trade data for HS 2303 with the Netherlands Antilles is obsolete, and stakeholders must refer to updated trade records for individual successor territories, potentially affecting trend analysis and trade agreements.
Final Trade Report on HS 2303 Exports to Netherlands Antilles Released
The U.S. International Trade Commission released its final trade report on exports of residues of starch manufacture and similar residues (HS 2303) to the Netherlands Antilles before the region's dissolution, showing a decline in export volume in the last recorded year.
December 15, 2009
Impact: The decline in exports prior to dissolution may indicate reduced demand or shifting supply chains, influencing U.S. exporters to seek alternative markets in the Caribbean region.
U.S.-Netherlands Antilles Trade Agreement on Agricultural Residues Reviewed
A review of bilateral trade agreements on agricultural residues, including HS 2303 products, highlighted stable but low-volume trade between the U.S. and the Netherlands Antilles, with a focus on beet-pulp and brewing dregs.
June 5, 2008
Impact: The stable trade flow provided predictability for U.S. exporters, though the low volume limited significant economic impact; this data serves as a baseline for post-dissolution trade with successor states.
