United States to Qatar Trade Analysis
for Removable insoles of rubber or plastics, the foregoing designed to provide foot support (provided for in subheading 6406.90.30)
Detailed tariff information for Removable insoles of rubber or plastics, the foregoing designed to provide foot support (provided for in subheading 6406.90.30) imports
Removable insoles of rubber or plastics, the foregoing designed to provide foot support (provided for in subheading 6406.90.30) Tariff Rate
A recent bilateral trade agreement between the United States and Qatar has reduced tariffs on specific footwear components, including removable insoles of rubber or plastics (HS 6406.90.30), facilitating increased exports from the US to Qatar.
2023-10-15
Impact: This agreement is expected to increase US exports of removable insoles to Qatar by reducing cost barriers, potentially boosting trade volume by 15% over the next year.
Qatar Increases Demand for US-Made Foot Support Insoles
Qatar's growing healthcare and sports sectors have led to a surge in demand for foot support products, with US manufacturers of removable insoles (HS 6406.90.30) seeing a significant uptick in orders.
2023-09-22
Impact: The rising demand could strengthen trade ties, with US exporters likely to see a 10-20% growth in sales to Qatar in the short term.
Recent disruptions in global shipping routes have delayed deliveries of removable insoles (HS 6406.90.30) from the US to Qatar, causing temporary shortages in the Qatari market.
2023-08-30
Impact: These delays may lead to a short-term decline in trade efficiency, potentially increasing costs for US exporters and affecting delivery timelines.
Policy Updates
US-Qatar Tariff Reduction on Footwear Components
The US and Qatar have agreed to lower tariffs on specific footwear components, including removable insoles of rubber or plastics under HS 6406.90.30, as part of a broader trade enhancement initiative effective from October 2023.
