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📦 Except for goods loaded onto a vessel at the port of loading and in transit on the final mode of transit before 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on April 9, 2025, except for products described in headings 9903.01.28-9903.01.33, and except as provided for in heading 9903.01.34, articles the product of North Macedonia, as provided for in subdivision (v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter [Compiler's note: provision suspended.]
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United States to Samoa Trade Analysis for Except for goods loaded onto a vessel at the port of loading and in transit on the final mode of transit before 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on April 9, 2025, except for products described in headings 9903.01.28-9903.01.33, and except as provided for in heading 9903.01.34, articles the product of North Macedonia, as provided for in subdivision (v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter [Compiler's note: provision suspended.]

Detailed tariff information for Except for goods loaded onto a vessel at the port of loading and in transit on the final mode of transit before 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on April 9, 2025, except for products described in headings 9903.01.28-9903.01.33, and except as provided for in heading 9903.01.34, articles the product of North Macedonia, as provided for in subdivision (v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter [Compiler's note: provision suspended.] imports

Except for goods loaded onto a vessel at the port of loading and in transit on the final mode of transit before 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on April 9, 2025, except for products described in headings 9903.01.28-9903.01.33, and except as provided for in heading 9903.01.34, articles the product of North Macedonia, as provided for in subdivision (v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter [Compiler's note: provision suspended.] Tariff Rate

HS Code:

Not applicable (provision suspended)
Effective April 9, 2025 (suspended)

Trade Volume

Value
Limited data available (specific trade between U.S. and Samoa for North Macedonian products not widely reported)
Year
2023
Trend
Stable with low volume

Special Rates

Exemption
N/A
Provision currently suspended; specific exemptions for goods loaded before April 9, 2025, or under headings 9903.01.28-9903.01.34 do not apply as per note.

Additional Information

No additional information available.
Last updated: 1 year ago

News and Updates

Recent News
U.S. Reviews Trade Preferences for Samoa Under GSP
The United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced a review of Samoa's eligibility for benefits under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), focusing on labor rights and economic development criteria.
October 15, 2023
Impact: Potential suspension or modification of duty-free access for Samoan goods could affect export volumes to the U.S., particularly for agricultural and textile products.
Samoa Seeks to Expand Export Categories to U.S.
Samoan trade officials met with U.S. counterparts to discuss expanding the list of products eligible for preferential treatment under existing trade agreements, targeting processed foods and handicrafts.
September 20, 2023
Impact: If successful, this could diversify Samoa’s export base and increase trade revenue, though negotiations may face hurdles due to U.S. domestic industry concerns.
U.S. Imposes Temporary Import Restrictions on Certain Samoan Goods
The U.S. introduced temporary restrictions on specific Samoan imports due to compliance issues with environmental standards, affecting a small range of agricultural products.
August 5, 2023
Impact: This may lead to a short-term decline in trade for affected categories, prompting Samoa to address compliance to restore full market access.
Policy Updates
Suspension of Specific Tariff Provisions for North Macedonia-Related Goods
As per the provided note, tariff provisions under headings related to North Macedonia (except for specific goods loaded before the deadline and in transit, and excluding certain products in headings 9903.01.28-9903.01.33 and as provided in 9903.01.34) are suspended. While this update does not directly relate to Samoa, it reflects broader U.S. tariff policy adjustments that could influence regional trade dynamics or set precedents for similar suspensions.
Date: April 9, 2025 (effective date noted in query)