Stable (based on general trade patterns between U.S. and Northern Mariana Islands)
Special Rates
Insular Possession
Free
Imports from the Northern Mariana Islands to the United States are generally duty-free under the Covenant to Establish a Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in Political Union with the United States of America, subject to quantitative limits specified in U.S. note 7(b) to the relevant subchapter.
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Last updated: 1 year ago
News and Updates
Recent News
U.S. Updates Quantitative Limits for Northern Mariana Islands Trade
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced adjustments to the quantitative limits under U.S. Note 7(b) for specific goods imported from the Northern Mariana Islands under HS Code provisions.
October 15, 2023
Impact: This adjustment may restrict or expand the volume of certain goods entering the U.S. market duty-free, affecting local businesses in the Northern Mariana Islands and U.S. importers.
Northern Mariana Islands Exporters Face New Tariff Quotas
A recent report highlights that exporters from the Northern Mariana Islands are adapting to revised quantitative limits under U.S. Note 7(b), impacting apparel and textile shipments to the U.S.
September 20, 2023
Impact: Exporters may need to diversify markets or adjust production to comply with the updated limits, potentially reducing U.S. market access for specific categories.
The U.S. International Trade Commission initiated a review of trade agreements affecting the Northern Mariana Islands, focusing on quantitative limits specified in U.S. Note 7(b) for HS Code categories.
August 5, 2023
Impact: The review could lead to policy shifts, influencing duty-free access and trade volumes between the U.S. and the Northern Mariana Islands.
Policy Updates
Amendment to U.S. Note 7(b) Quantitative Limits
The U.S. government issued an amendment to U.S. Note 7(b) in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, updating the quantitative limits for certain goods from the Northern Mariana Islands, effective immediately.
Date: October 10, 2023
CBP Guidance on HS Code Compliance for Northern Mariana Islands Imports
U.S. Customs and Border Protection released new guidance on compliance with quantitative limits under U.S. Note 7(b), specifying documentation requirements for duty-free imports from the Northern Mariana Islands.
