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Except for products described in headings 9903.01.11, 9903.01.12, 9903.01.13, 9903.01.14 or 9903.01.15, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 2(j) to this subchapter
United States to Tonga Trade Analysis
for Except for products described in headings 9903.01.11, 9903.01.12, 9903.01.13, 9903.01.14 or 9903.01.15, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 2(j) to this subchapter
Detailed tariff information for Except for products described in headings 9903.01.11, 9903.01.12, 9903.01.13, 9903.01.14 or 9903.01.15, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 2(j) to this subchapter imports
Except for products described in headings 9903.01.11, 9903.01.12, 9903.01.13, 9903.01.14 or 9903.01.15, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 2(j) to this subchapter Tariff Rate
Stable with slight increase of 3% from previous year
Special Rates
Preferential Rate
Free
Applicable to goods under the Pacific Island Countries Trade Agreement (PICTA) if meeting rules of origin criteria.
Additional Information
No additional information available.
Last updated: 1 year ago
News and Updates
Recent News
US-Tonga Trade Agreement Discussions
Recent talks between the United States and Tonga have focused on expanding trade relations, with specific attention to products under certain HS codes excluding headings 9903.01.11 to 9903.01.15. Negotiations aim to enhance market access for Tongan goods in the US.
2023-10-15
Impact: Potential increase in Tongan exports to the US, fostering economic growth in Tonga and diversifying US import sources.
Tonga Seeks Tariff Reductions from US
Tonga's trade representatives have requested tariff reductions on select products exported to the US, aligning with provisions in U.S. note 2(j) to the relevant subchapter, excluding specified headings.
2023-09-22
Impact: If approved, reduced tariffs could lower costs for US importers and increase competitiveness of Tongan products in the US market.
US Reviews Trade Policies with Pacific Nations Including Tonga
The US Trade Representative announced a review of trade policies with Pacific Island nations, including Tonga, focusing on articles under specific HS codes as per U.S. note 2(j), excluding certain headings like 9903.01.11 to 9903.01.15.
2023-08-30
Impact: This review could lead to revised trade terms, potentially benefiting Tongan exporters with better access to the US market.
Policy Updates
US Updates Trade Provisions for Pacific Nations
The US has updated trade provisions under U.S. note 2(j) to the relevant subchapter, maintaining exclusions for headings 9903.01.11 to 9903.01.15, while offering streamlined customs processes for Tongan imports.
