United States to Papua New Guinea Trade Analysis
for Scaled (whether or not heads, viscera and/or fins have been processed), in immediate containers weighing with their contents 6.8 kg or less
Detailed tariff information for Scaled (whether or not heads, viscera and/or fins have been processed), in immediate containers weighing with their contents 6.8 kg or less imports
Scaled (whether or not heads, viscera and/or fins have been processed), in immediate containers weighing with their contents 6.8 kg or less Tariff Rate
Stable with slight increase of 2% from previous year
Special Rates
Preferential Rate
0%
Applicable under the United States-Papua New Guinea Bilateral Trade Agreement for specific quota limits.
Additional Information
No additional information available.
Last updated: 1 year ago
News and Updates
Recent News
US-Papua New Guinea Trade Agreement Boosts Fish Exports
A new trade agreement between the US and Papua New Guinea has reduced tariffs on scaled fish products in immediate containers weighing 6.8 kg or less, facilitating increased exports from Papua New Guinea to the US.
2023-10-15
Impact: This agreement is expected to increase the volume of scaled fish exports from Papua New Guinea to the US by 15% over the next year, benefiting local fisheries and US importers.
Papua New Guinea Fish Processing Standards Meet US Requirements
Papua New Guinea has updated its fish processing standards for scaled fish in containers under 6.8 kg to comply with US FDA regulations, easing market access.
2023-09-22
Impact: Compliance with US standards is likely to streamline imports, reduce inspection delays, and boost confidence among US buyers, potentially increasing trade volume.
US Importers Report Surge in Demand for Papua New Guinea Scaled Fish
US retailers have noted a growing consumer preference for sustainably sourced scaled fish from Papua New Guinea in containers of 6.8 kg or less, driving import demand.
2023-08-10
Impact: Rising consumer demand may lead to a 10-20% increase in imports of this product category, encouraging Papua New Guinea exporters to scale up production.
Policy Updates
US Tariff Reduction on Scaled Fish Imports from Papua New Guinea
The US has implemented a temporary tariff reduction on scaled fish (HS Code unspecified) in containers weighing 6.8 kg or less from Papua New Guinea under a bilateral trade initiative to promote sustainable fishing practices.
Date: 2023-10-01
Papua New Guinea Export Certification for Fish Products
Papua New Guinea has introduced a new export certification process for scaled fish products to ensure compliance with international standards, including those of the US market, for containers under 6.8 kg.
