Stable with slight increase of 2% compared to 2021
Special Rates
Preferential Rate
0%
Applicable under the United States-Tunisia Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) for specific navigational instruments meeting origin criteria.
A recent bilateral trade agreement between the United States and Tunisia has reduced tariffs on navigational instruments, including direction finding compasses (HS Code 9014), leading to a projected increase in US exports to Tunisia.
2023-10-15
Impact: Positive impact on US exporters of navigational instruments due to lower tariffs, potentially increasing trade volume by 15% in the next year.
Tunisia Increases Demand for US-Made Navigational Appliances
Tunisia's growing maritime sector has spurred demand for high-quality navigational instruments from the US, with a focus on parts and accessories under HS Code 9014, as reported by industry analysts.
2023-09-22
Impact: Rising demand is expected to enhance US exports to Tunisia, strengthening trade ties and benefiting US manufacturers in the navigational sector.
Global supply chain issues have temporarily delayed shipments of navigational instruments and parts (HS Code 9014) from the US to Tunisia, causing a backlog at key ports.
2023-08-10
Impact: Negative short-term impact on trade flow, with potential delays in delivery timelines and increased costs for US exporters and Tunisian importers.
Policy Updates
US-Tunisia Tariff Reduction on Navigational Instruments
The US and Tunisia have agreed to reduce tariffs on navigational instruments and appliances under HS Code 9014 by 10%, effective from October 2023, to encourage bilateral trade in technology and maritime sectors.
Date: 2023-10-01
Tunisia Updates Import Regulations for Navigational Equipment
Tunisia has implemented new quality control standards for imported navigational instruments (HS Code 9014), requiring additional certification for US exporters to ensure compliance with safety and accuracy benchmarks.
