Stable with no notable increase or decrease due to limited demand for bismuth in Solomon Islands
Special Rates
Preferential Rate
0%
Applicable under the Melanesian Spearhead Group Trade Agreement (MSGTA) if specific criteria for origin are met; not directly applicable for imports from the United States unless routed through a member country with proper documentation.
Additional Information
No additional information available.
Last updated: 1 year ago
News and Updates
Recent News
Limited Trade Activity for Bismuth Between US and Solomon Islands
Recent trade data indicates negligible trade of Bismuth and articles thereof (HS Code: 8106) between the United States and Solomon Islands, with no significant transactions reported in the past year.
October 2023
Impact: No immediate impact on trade due to the absence of significant bismuth trade between the two countries.
US Export Restrictions and Global Bismuth Market
The US has maintained strict export controls on certain metals, including bismuth, to prioritize domestic supply chains, potentially affecting small trading partners like Solomon Islands indirectly through global market dynamics.
September 2023
Impact: Minimal direct impact on Solomon Islands due to low trade volume, but potential indirect effects through price fluctuations in the global bismuth market.
Solomon Islands' Mineral Trade Focus Remains on Other Commodities
Solomon Islands continues to focus on trade in timber and fish, with no recent reports of bismuth or related scrap trade with the United States, reflecting a lack of infrastructure or interest in this sector.
August 2023
Impact: No impact on bismuth trade as it is not a priority commodity for Solomon Islands.
Policy Updates
US Tariff Schedule Update for HS Code 8106
The United States updated its tariff schedules under the Harmonized Tariff System, maintaining existing rates for bismuth and articles thereof (HS Code: 8106), with no specific changes targeting trade with Solomon Islands.
