Stable with minor fluctuations over the past 3 years
Special Rates
Preferential Rate
0%
Applicable under the Pacific Island Countries Trade Agreement (PICTA) if conditions for origin are met.
Additional Information
No additional information available.
Last updated: 1 year ago
News and Updates
Recent News
Limited Trade Activity for Aniline and Salts Between US and Tonga
Recent trade data indicates negligible trade volume of Aniline and its salts (HS Code: 292141) between the United States and Tonga, with no significant transactions reported in the last quarter.
2023-10-15
Impact: No immediate impact on trade due to the absence of substantial trade activity in this category between the two countries.
US Export Regulations on Chemical Products Reviewed
The US Department of Commerce conducted a review of export controls on chemical products, including Aniline and its salts, which could potentially affect small-scale trade with Pacific nations like Tonga.
2023-09-20
Impact: Potential future impact on trade if stricter regulations are implemented, though direct effects on Tonga remain minimal due to low trade volumes.
Tonga’s Import Dependency on Chemical Products Highlighted
A report by the Tongan Ministry of Trade noted the country’s reliance on imported chemical products, including industrial chemicals like Aniline, primarily sourced from larger economies, though not specifically the US.
2023-08-05
Impact: Indirect impact on potential US-Tonga trade as Tonga may seek diversified sources for chemical imports, including Aniline and its salts.
Policy Updates
US Export Control List Update for Chemicals
The US updated its export control list under the Bureau of Industry and Security, maintaining existing classifications for Aniline and its salts (HS Code: 292141), with no specific changes affecting trade with Tonga.
Date: 2023-09-15
Tonga Revises Import Tariff Structure
Tonga introduced minor revisions to its import tariff structure, with no specific changes targeting Aniline and its salts, maintaining standard rates for chemical imports under HS Code 292141.
