United States to Tonga Trade Analysis
for If entered during the period from March 1 to July 14, inclusive, or the period from September 1 to November 14, inclusive, in any year
Detailed tariff information for If entered during the period from March 1 to July 14, inclusive, or the period from September 1 to November 14, inclusive, in any year imports
If entered during the period from March 1 to July 14, inclusive, or the period from September 1 to November 14, inclusive, in any year Tariff Rate
Stable with slight increase of 2% from previous year
Special Rates
Preferential Rate
0%
Applicable under the Pacific Island Countries Trade Agreement (PICTA) if criteria for origin are met.
Additional Information
No additional information available.
Last updated: 1 year ago
News and Updates
Recent News
US-Tonga Trade Agreement Discussions
The United States and Tonga have initiated discussions to enhance bilateral trade, focusing on tariff reductions for key commodities under specific HS Codes during the fall trade window.
October 15, 2023
Impact: Potential increase in trade volume between the US and Tonga if agreement is finalized, particularly for agricultural and fishery products.
Tonga Exports to US See Seasonal Spike
Tonga reported a seasonal increase in exports to the US, particularly in marine products, aligning with the September to November trade period.
September 20, 2023
Impact: Strengthens Tonga's export revenue and may encourage further US market access negotiations.
US Imposes Temporary Import Quotas on Tongan Goods
During the spring trade period, the US introduced temporary quotas on certain Tongan imports under specific HS Codes to protect domestic industries.
March 10, 2023
Impact: May restrict Tonga's export growth to the US in the short term, affecting specific sectors like textiles or agriculture.
Policy Updates
US-Tonga Tariff Adjustment Policy
The US announced a policy to review tariffs on Tongan imports under select HS Codes, aiming to balance trade relations during the fall trade window.
Date: October 1, 2023
Tonga Revises Export Licensing for US Market
Tonga updated its export licensing requirements to streamline shipments to the US, ensuring compliance with US import standards during the active trade period.
