A new bilateral trade agreement between the United States and Samoa has reduced tariffs on agricultural products, including those with a Brix value not exceeding 30 (HS Code: 2009.11), facilitating increased exports of fruit juices from Samoa to the US.
2023-10-15
Impact: This agreement is expected to increase Samoan exports of fruit juices to the US by 15% over the next year, benefiting local producers and enhancing market access.
US Importers Show Interest in Samoan Juice Products
US importers have expressed growing interest in Samoan fruit juice products with a Brix value not exceeding 30, driven by demand for natural and organic beverages.
2023-09-20
Impact: This trend could lead to a rise in trade volume, potentially strengthening economic ties and encouraging investment in Samoan juice processing facilities.
Samoan Juice Exports Face Logistics Challenges
Samoan exporters of fruit juices under HS Code 2009.11 have reported delays in shipments to the US due to port congestion and limited shipping routes.
2023-08-05
Impact: These logistical issues may temporarily reduce trade volumes and increase costs for US importers, potentially affecting pricing and availability of Samoan juice products.
Policy Updates
US-Samoa Tariff Reduction on Fruit Juices
The United States has implemented a tariff reduction on imports of fruit juices with a Brix value not exceeding 30 (HS Code: 2009.11) from Samoa as part of a broader trade agreement aimed at supporting Pacific Island economies.
Date: 2023-10-01
Samoa Updates Export Standards for Juice Products
Samoa has introduced stricter quality control measures for exported fruit juices under HS Code 2009.11 to meet US food safety standards, ensuring compliance with import regulations.
