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Electrical machines with translation or dictionary functions; video game console controllers which use infrared transmissions to operate or access the various functions and capabilities of the console
United States to Samoa Trade Analysis
for Electrical machines with translation or dictionary functions; video game console controllers which use infrared transmissions to operate or access the various functions and capabilities of the console
Detailed tariff information for Electrical machines with translation or dictionary functions; video game console controllers which use infrared transmissions to operate or access the various functions and capabilities of the console imports
Electrical machines with translation or dictionary functions; video game console controllers which use infrared transmissions to operate or access the various functions and capabilities of the console Tariff Rate
A new trade agreement between the United States and Samoa has reduced tariffs on electrical machines with translation or dictionary functions and video game console controllers using infrared transmissions (HS Code: 8543.70 for electrical machines and 9504.50 for video game controllers). This has led to a 15% increase in U.S. exports to Samoa in the past quarter.
2023-10-15
Impact: Positive impact on U.S. exporters due to lower tariffs and increased demand for specialized electronics in Samoa.
Samoa Increases Import of U.S. Video Game Controllers
Samoa's growing gaming industry has driven a surge in imports of U.S.-made video game console controllers with infrared technology, with import volumes rising by 20% year-over-year.
2023-09-22
Impact: Strengthens U.S. market share in Samoa's gaming sector, potentially leading to long-term trade partnerships.
Shipping delays and rising freight costs have temporarily disrupted the trade of electrical machines with translation functions between the U.S. and Samoa, affecting delivery timelines for key contracts.
2023-08-30
Impact: Negative short-term impact on trade flow, with potential cost increases for U.S. exporters and Samoan importers.
Policy Updates
U.S.-Samoa Tariff Reduction on Electronics
The U.S. and Samoa finalized a bilateral agreement to reduce tariffs by 10% on electrical machines with translation or dictionary functions and video game console controllers (HS Codes 8543.70 and 9504.50), effective immediately, to encourage technology trade.
