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 origin criteria are met.
Additional Information
No additional information available.
Last updated: 1 year ago
News and Updates
Recent News
US-Tonga Trade Agreement Discussions Progress
Recent talks between the United States and Tonga have focused on reducing trade barriers, with an emphasis on safeguard measures for specific HS Code categories based on value. Negotiations aim to balance fair trade with protective tariffs.
2023-10-15
Impact: Potential reduction in tariffs could increase trade volume between the two nations, especially for safeguarded goods, benefiting Tongan exporters while maintaining US market protections.
US Imposes Temporary Safeguard Tariffs on Tongan Imports
The US announced temporary safeguard measures on certain Tongan imports under specific HS Codes due to a surge in value-based imports, aiming to protect domestic industries during the effective period.
2023-09-01
Impact: This may lead to reduced imports from Tonga, potentially affecting Tongan exporters while providing relief to US producers in affected sectors.
Tonga Appeals US Safeguard Measures at WTO
Tonga has raised concerns at the World Trade Organization regarding US safeguard tariffs on value-based HS Code categories, claiming the measures disrupt fair trade practices during the effective period.
2023-08-20
Impact: Pending WTO resolution, trade tensions could escalate, potentially impacting the flow of goods and bilateral trade relations between the US and Tonga.
Policy Updates
US Updates Safeguard Tariff Policy for Tongan Imports
The US Department of Commerce revised safeguard tariff rates for specific HS Code categories from Tonga, adjusting thresholds for value-based imports during the effective period to prevent market disruption.
Date: 2023-09-05
Tonga Revises Export Compliance for US Market
Tonga's Ministry of Trade introduced stricter export compliance measures to align with US safeguard policies on value-based HS Code categories, aiming to mitigate tariff impacts during the effective period.
