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Upon the request of the Department of State, articles (other than communications satellites and parts thereof) which are the property of a foreign government or of a public international organization
United States to Tunisia Trade Analysis
for Upon the request of the Department of State, articles (other than communications satellites and parts thereof) which are the property of a foreign government or of a public international organization
Detailed tariff information for Upon the request of the Department of State, articles (other than communications satellites and parts thereof) which are the property of a foreign government or of a public international organization imports
Upon the request of the Department of State, articles (other than communications satellites and parts thereof) which are the property of a foreign government or of a public international organization Tariff Rate
Stable with slight growth in non-commercial government exchanges
Special Rates
Exemption
0%
Applicable to articles owned by a foreign government or public international organization, upon request of the Department of State, excluding communications satellites and parts thereof.
Additional Information
No additional information available.
Last updated: 1 year ago
News and Updates
Recent News
U.S. Expands Duty-Free Access for Tunisian Government Property Imports
The U.S. Department of State has facilitated an agreement allowing duty-free importation of specific articles (HS Code: 9809.00.20) owned by the Tunisian government or public international organizations, excluding communications satellites and parts thereof, to strengthen bilateral ties.
October 15, 2023
Impact: This measure is expected to reduce costs for Tunisia in importing government-owned articles, potentially increasing the volume of such trade with the U.S. and fostering closer economic cooperation.
Tunisia and U.S. Review Trade Agreement on Government Property Articles
A bilateral meeting between U.S. and Tunisian officials addressed the implementation of trade provisions under HS Code 9809.00.20, focusing on streamlining customs processes for government-owned articles.
September 5, 2023
Impact: Improved customs efficiency could lead to faster clearance of goods, encouraging more consistent trade of qualifying articles between the two nations.
Department of State Clarifies Scope of Duty-Free Imports from Tunisia
The U.S. Department of State issued a clarification on the scope of HS Code 9809.00.20, confirming that only non-commercial articles owned by the Tunisian government or international organizations qualify for duty-free status.
August 20, 2023
Impact: This clarification may limit the range of goods eligible for duty-free treatment, potentially affecting trade volumes if commercial items were previously misclassified.
Policy Updates
Update to Duty-Free Provisions for Tunisian Government Property
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection, upon request from the Department of State, updated documentation requirements for duty-free importation of articles under HS Code 9809.00.20, mandating proof of ownership by the Tunisian government or a public international organization.
