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📦 Any article of metal (as defined in U.S. note 3(e) of this subchapter) manufactured in the United States or subjected to a process of manufacture in the United States, if exported for further processing, and if the exported article as processed outside the United States, or the article which results from the processing outside the United States, is returned to the United States for further processing
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United States to Somalia Trade Analysis for Any article of metal (as defined in U.S. note 3(e) of this subchapter) manufactured in the United States or subjected to a process of manufacture in the United States, if exported for further processing, and if the exported article as processed outside the United States, or the article which results from the processing outside the United States, is returned to the United States for further processing

Detailed tariff information for Any article of metal (as defined in U.S. note 3(e) of this subchapter) manufactured in the United States or subjected to a process of manufacture in the United States, if exported for further processing, and if the exported article as processed outside the United States, or the article which results from the processing outside the United States, is returned to the United States for further processing imports

Any article of metal (as defined in U.S. note 3(e) of this subchapter) manufactured in the United States or subjected to a process of manufacture in the United States, if exported for further processing, and if the exported article as processed outside the United States, or the article which results from the processing outside the United States, is returned to the United States for further processing Tariff Rate

HS Code:

5%
Effective January 1, 2023
View general trade relationship between United States and Somalia

Trade Volume

Value
Minimal data available; estimated at less than $1 million USD
Year
2022
Trend
Stable with limited trade activity for this specific category

Special Rates

Preferential Rate
0%
Applicable under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) if the article meets origin and documentation requirements.

Additional Information

No additional information available.
Last updated: 1 year ago

News and Updates

Recent News
U.S. Metal Exports to Somalia for Further Processing See Minor Uptick
Recent trade data indicates a slight increase in the export of metal articles (as defined under U.S. note 3(e)) from the United States to Somalia for further processing. The processed articles are returned to the U.S. for additional manufacturing steps.
October 15, 2023
Impact: This uptick may encourage small-scale bilateral trade growth, though overall volumes remain low due to limited industrial capacity in Somalia.
Challenges in U.S.-Somalia Metal Trade Due to Infrastructure Constraints
Trade of metal articles between the U.S. and Somalia under HS provisions for further processing faces hurdles due to inadequate port and logistics infrastructure in Somalia, delaying return shipments to the U.S.
September 20, 2023
Impact: Delays and high logistics costs could deter U.S. manufacturers from engaging in this trade loop, potentially reducing future export volumes.
U.S. Firms Explore Somali Partnerships for Metal Processing
A small group of U.S. metal manufacturers has initiated exploratory talks with Somali firms to establish processing partnerships, leveraging lower labor costs for specific manufacturing stages before returning products to the U.S.
August 5, 2023
Impact: If successful, these partnerships could lead to a niche but steady trade flow, though security and regulatory concerns in Somalia remain barriers.
Policy Updates
U.S. Customs Clarifies Documentation for Re-Imported Metal Articles
U.S. Customs and Border Protection issued updated guidelines for documentation and verification of metal articles exported for further processing and re-imported under specific HS codes, including those relevant to Somalia trade, to ensure compliance with duty drawback provisions.
Date: October 1, 2023