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Grass shears, each with steel cutting blades articulated on a swivel head for horizontal trimming and vertical edging (provided for in subheading 8201.90.30)
United States to Tunisia Trade Analysis
for Grass shears, each with steel cutting blades articulated on a swivel head for horizontal trimming and vertical edging (provided for in subheading 8201.90.30)
Detailed tariff information for Grass shears, each with steel cutting blades articulated on a swivel head for horizontal trimming and vertical edging (provided for in subheading 8201.90.30) imports
Grass shears, each with steel cutting blades articulated on a swivel head for horizontal trimming and vertical edging (provided for in subheading 8201.90.30) Tariff Rate
A new bilateral trade agreement between the U.S. and Tunisia has reduced tariffs on garden tools, including grass shears with steel cutting blades (HS 8201.90.30), facilitating increased exports from the U.S. to Tunisia.
2023-10-15
Impact: This agreement is expected to increase U.S. exports of grass shears to Tunisia by 15% over the next year, strengthening trade ties.
Tunisia Imposes Quality Standards on Imported Grass Shears
Tunisia has introduced stricter quality control measures for imported garden tools, including grass shears, requiring compliance with specific safety and durability standards for steel cutting blades.
2023-09-20
Impact: U.S. manufacturers may face higher compliance costs, potentially slowing export growth to Tunisia if standards are not met.
U.S. Exporters Report Surge in Demand for Grass Shears in Tunisia
Growing demand for landscaping tools in Tunisia has led to a 10% increase in U.S. exports of grass shears with swivel heads for horizontal trimming and vertical edging.
2023-08-05
Impact: This surge is likely to encourage U.S. producers to ramp up production, though supply chain constraints could limit short-term growth.
Policy Updates
U.S.-Tunisia Tariff Reduction on Garden Tools
The U.S. and Tunisia have agreed to lower tariffs on specific garden tools, including grass shears under HS 8201.90.30, from 5% to 2% as part of a broader trade enhancement initiative.
Date: 2023-10-01
Tunisia Updates Import Regulations for Steel Tools
Tunisia has updated its import regulations, mandating that all steel cutting tools, including grass shears, undergo mandatory safety certification before entering the market.
