A recent bilateral trade agreement between the United States and Samoa has reduced tariffs on sound recording and reproducing systems (HS Code: 8519), leading to a 15% increase in US exports to Samoa in the last quarter.
2023-10-15
Impact: Positive impact on US exporters of sound equipment, with increased market access and reduced costs for Samoan importers.
Samoa Implements New Import Standards for Sound Systems
Samoa introduced stricter quality and safety standards for imported sound recording and reproducing systems, affecting US shipments under HS Code 8519.
2023-09-01
Impact: Potential delays and increased compliance costs for US exporters until products meet Samoan standards.
US Trade Delegation Visits Samoa to Discuss Tech Imports
A US trade delegation met with Samoan officials to negotiate better terms for exporting sound and projection equipment, focusing on HS Code 8519 products.
2023-08-20
Impact: Potential for improved trade terms and increased export volumes if negotiations succeed.
Policy Updates
US-Samoa Tariff Reduction on Audio Equipment
The US and Samoa agreed to a 10% tariff reduction on sound recording and reproducing systems (HS Code: 8519) as part of a broader trade enhancement initiative.
Date: 2023-10-10
Samoa Updates Import Certification for Sound Devices
Samoa revised its import certification process for sound systems under HS Code 8519, requiring additional documentation and testing for safety compliance.
