Stable with slight increase of 2% from previous year
Special Rates
Preferential Rate
0%
Applicable under the Pacific Island Countries Trade Agreement (PICTA) if specific criteria for origin are met.
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Last updated: 1 year ago
News and Updates
Recent News
US-Tonga Trade Agreement Boosts Ham Exports
A new bilateral trade agreement between the United States and Tonga has facilitated an increase in the export of hams, shoulders, and cuts thereof, with bone in (HS Code: 020312) from the US to Tonga, reducing tariffs by 15%.
2023-10-15
Impact: This agreement is expected to increase US ham exports to Tonga by 20% over the next year, benefiting US pork producers.
Tonga Imposes Temporary Quota on US Pork Imports
Tonga has introduced a temporary quota on imports of hams and related pork cuts from the US to protect local meat processing industries amid rising import volumes.
2023-08-22
Impact: The quota may limit US exports of hams (HS Code: 020312) to Tonga in the short term, potentially redirecting supply to other Pacific markets.
US Pork Industry Eyes Tonga as Emerging Market
The US pork industry has identified Tonga as a small but growing market for hams and bone-in cuts, with trade delegations promoting products under HS Code 020312 during recent talks.
2023-06-10
Impact: Increased marketing efforts could lead to a gradual rise in demand for US hams in Tonga, strengthening trade ties.
Policy Updates
US-Tonga Tariff Reduction on Pork Products
Under a new trade policy, Tonga has reduced import tariffs on US pork products, including hams, shoulders, and cuts thereof, with bone in (HS Code: 020312), from 25% to 10% to encourage trade and meet local demand.
Date: 2023-10-01
Tonga Introduces Import Quota System for Pork
Tonga has implemented a quota system for pork imports, including hams and bone-in cuts (HS Code: 020312), limiting the volume from the US to support domestic producers while balancing consumer needs.
