Stable with minor fluctuations over the past 3 years
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
Limited Trade Activity for Rutile Between US and Tonga
Recent trade data indicates minimal to no recorded trade of rutile and rutile sand (HS Code: 261400) between the United States and Tonga. Both nations have limited historical trade in this commodity.
October 2023
Impact: No significant impact on trade as rutile and rutile sand trade remains negligible between the two countries.
US Geological Survey Report on Rutile Trade
The US Geological Survey released a report on global rutile trade, noting that the United States primarily sources rutile from countries like Australia and South Africa, with no mention of Tonga as a trading partner.
September 2023
Impact: Reinforces the lack of trade relationship with Tonga for rutile, directing US focus to other major suppliers.
Tonga’s Mineral Export Profile Excludes Rutile
A trade analysis by the Pacific Islands Forum highlighted that Tonga’s export portfolio focuses on agricultural products and fisheries, with no significant mention of rutile or mineral sands.
August 2023
Impact: Confirms the absence of rutile trade potential between the US and Tonga, limiting future trade prospects in this category.
Policy Updates
No Specific Tariff Updates for Rutile Between US and Tonga
There are no recent tariff or trade policy updates specific to rutile and rutile sand (HS Code: 261400) between the United States and Tonga. General trade agreements under the Pacific Islands framework apply, with no targeted measures for this commodity.
