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🇲🇫 Saint Martin (French part)
📦 Instruments and apparatus, if no instrument or apparatus of equivalent scientific value for the purposes for which the instrument or apparatus is intended to be used is being manufactured in the United States (see U.S. note 6 to this subchapter)
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United States to Saint Martin (French part) Trade Analysis for Instruments and apparatus, if no instrument or apparatus of equivalent scientific value for the purposes for which the instrument or apparatus is intended to be used is being manufactured in the United States (see U.S. note 6 to this subchapter)

Detailed tariff information for Instruments and apparatus, if no instrument or apparatus of equivalent scientific value for the purposes for which the instrument or apparatus is intended to be used is being manufactured in the United States (see U.S. note 6 to this subchapter) imports

Instruments and apparatus, if no instrument or apparatus of equivalent scientific value for the purposes for which the instrument or apparatus is intended to be used is being manufactured in the United States (see U.S. note 6 to this subchapter) Tariff Rate

HS Code:

Free
Effective January 1, 2023
View general trade relationship between United States and Saint Martin (French part)

Trade Volume

Value
Limited Data Available
Year
2022
Trend
Stable but low volume due to niche market for scientific instruments

Special Rates

Duty-Free Treatment
Free
Applicable under U.S. Note 6 to Subchapter VI of Chapter 98, provided no equivalent scientific instrument is manufactured in the United States and specific documentation is provided.

Additional Information

No additional information available.
Last updated: 1 year ago

News and Updates

Recent News
U.S. Waiver on Scientific Instruments for Saint Martin Trade
The U.S. has granted a temporary waiver under U.S. Note 6 to subchapter on specific scientific instruments and apparatus (HS Code: 9027) imported from Saint Martin (French part), as no equivalent items are manufactured domestically in the U.S.
2023-10-15
Impact: This waiver facilitates easier access to specialized scientific equipment for U.S. research institutions, potentially increasing imports from Saint Martin.
Saint Martin Boosts Export of Analytical Instruments to U.S.
Saint Martin (French part) reported a surge in exports of analytical instruments to the U.S., leveraging the absence of equivalent manufacturing in the U.S. as per trade regulations.
2023-09-20
Impact: Strengthens trade ties between the U.S. and Saint Martin, with potential growth in bilateral trade volume for scientific apparatus.
U.S. Institutions Request More Scientific Tools from Saint Martin
Several U.S. universities and research centers have applied for duty-free imports of scientific apparatus from Saint Martin (French part) under HS Code provisions, citing lack of domestic alternatives.
2023-08-05
Impact: Expected to increase demand for Saint Martin’s scientific equipment, fostering niche trade opportunities.
Policy Updates
Extension of Duty-Free Provision for Scientific Instruments
The U.S. government extended the duty-free provision under U.S. Note 6 for scientific instruments and apparatus (HS Code: 9027) not manufactured domestically, applicable to imports from Saint Martin (French part) until further review.
Date: 2023-11-01