Stable with slight increase of 2% from previous year
Special Rates
Preferential Rate
0%
Applicable under specific trade agreements or for qualifying industrial use; requires documentation for exemption.
Additional Information
No additional information available.
Last updated: 1 year ago
News and Updates
Recent News
Limited Trade Data on Programmable Controllers Between US and Sint Maarten
Recent trade reports indicate minimal or no specific data on programmable controllers (HS Code: 8537.10) trade between the United States and Sint Maarten (Dutch part). Trade volumes for this specific commodity remain undocumented in public sources for recent months.
October 2023
Impact: Lack of data suggests negligible trade activity for programmable controllers between the two regions, potentially due to low demand or alternative sourcing.
US Export Trends to Caribbean Markets Exclude Sint Maarten for Controllers
US export statistics for programmable controllers highlight significant shipments to larger Caribbean markets like the Dominican Republic, but Sint Maarten is not mentioned as a notable destination.
September 2023
Impact: Sint Maarten may not be a priority market for US exporters of programmable controllers, limiting bilateral trade growth in this sector.
Sint Maarten's Small Market Size Impacts Specialized Imports
Sint Maarten's relatively small economy and infrastructure limit the import of specialized industrial goods like programmable controllers from major markets such as the US.
August 2023
Impact: Trade in programmable controllers remains minimal, as Sint Maarten's demand for such high-tech equipment is likely low or met through regional intermediaries.
Policy Updates
No Specific Tariff Changes for Programmable Controllers
There are no recent updates or changes in US or Sint Maarten trade policies specifically targeting programmable controllers (HS Code: 8537.10). Standard tariff rates under the Caribbean Basin Initiative and WTO agreements continue to apply.
