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News and Updates
Recent News
US-Tonga Trade Agreement Boosts Textile Exports
A new bilateral trade agreement between the United States and Tonga has facilitated an increase in the export of staple fiber products, including those obtained by mechanical entanglement (HS Code 223), from Tonga to the US.
2023-10-15
Impact: This agreement is expected to enhance market access for Tongan textile producers, potentially increasing export volumes by 15% over the next year.
US Imposes Temporary Quota on Tongan Textile Imports
The US has introduced a temporary quota on imports of certain textile categories, including staple fibers obtained by mechanical entanglement (HS Code 223), from Tonga to protect domestic manufacturers.
2023-09-01
Impact: This quota may limit Tonga's export growth to the US in the short term, potentially reducing trade volume by 10% for the affected categories.
Tonga Expands Textile Production Capacity for US Market
Tongan manufacturers have invested in new machinery to increase production of mechanically entangled staple fiber products (HS Code 223), targeting the growing demand in the US market.
2023-07-20
Impact: This expansion could lead to a 20% increase in exports to the US, strengthening trade ties and boosting Tonga's economy.
Policy Updates
US-Tonga Textile Tariff Reduction
The US has reduced tariffs on specific textile imports from Tonga, including staple fibers obtained by mechanical entanglement (HS Code 223), from 5% to 2% as part of a broader trade facilitation initiative.
Date: 2023-10-10
Tonga Implements Export Quality Standards
Tonga has introduced new quality control standards for textile exports, including mechanically entangled staple fibers (HS Code 223), to meet US regulatory requirements and ensure smoother trade flows.
