Discontinuation of Netherlands Antilles as a Trade Entity Affects Temperature Control Instrument Trade
The dissolution of the Netherlands Antilles as a political entity on October 10, 2010, led to its removal from international trade classifications. Trade data for temperature control instruments (HS Code: 9032) between the United States and the Netherlands Antilles is no longer reported separately, with trade now attributed to successor entities such as Curaçao and Sint Maarten.
October 10, 2010
Impact: Historical trade data for temperature control instruments with the Netherlands Antilles is obsolete, requiring businesses to track trade with individual successor territories, potentially complicating trade analysis and logistics.
Final Trade Reports for Temperature Control Instruments with Netherlands Antilles Released
The U.S. Census Bureau released its final trade statistics for temperature control instruments (HS Code: 9032) with the Netherlands Antilles for the period prior to its dissolution, showing a modest volume of imports and exports in early 2010.
December 15, 2010
Impact: This marked the end of specific trade reporting for the region under the Netherlands Antilles designation, impacting how historical trade trends are analyzed for temperature control instruments.
U.S. Adjusts Trade Classifications Post-Netherlands Antilles Dissolution
Following the dissolution of the Netherlands Antilles, the U.S. updated its trade classification system to reflect new designations for territories like Curaçao and Sint Maarten, affecting reporting for temperature control instruments (HS Code: 9032).
January 1, 2011
Impact: Trade partners dealing in temperature control instruments must adapt to new country codes and reporting structures, potentially causing temporary disruptions in trade documentation and agreements.
