Discontinuation of Netherlands Antilles as a Trade Entity Affects Wood Waste Trade
The dissolution of the Netherlands Antilles as a political entity on October 10, 2010, has led to changes in trade reporting and agreements with the United States. Trade data for sawdust and wood waste agglomerated products (HS Code: 4401.31) is now reported under individual successor entities such as Curaçao and Sint Maarten.
October 10, 2010
Impact: Trade statistics and tariffs previously categorized under Netherlands Antilles are now fragmented, potentially affecting historical data analysis and trade negotiations for wood waste products.
U.S. Trade Agreements Transition Post-Netherlands Antilles Dissolution
Following the dissolution of the Netherlands Antilles, the U.S. has initiated transitional trade agreements with successor states. This includes the categorization of exports and imports of wood waste products like pellets and briquettes.
November 15, 2010
Impact: Temporary disruptions in trade flows of wood waste products as new agreements are finalized, with potential delays in customs processing.
Historical Trade Data for Wood Waste Adjusted After Netherlands Antilles Split
The U.S. Census Bureau and trade authorities have updated historical trade data for wood waste and scrap (HS Code: 4401.31) to reflect the dissolution of the Netherlands Antilles, reallocating trade volumes to successor entities.
January 20, 2011
Impact: Reallocation of trade data may lead to discrepancies in long-term trade analysis for wood waste products between the U.S. and former Netherlands Antilles regions.
