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📦 Electromechanical pet toys, each with a plastic butterfly attached to a wire cable that revolves around a plastic base when in use, such toy designed to simulate the flying motion of a butterfly (provided for in subheading 8479.89.94)
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United States to Tuvalu Trade Analysis for Electromechanical pet toys, each with a plastic butterfly attached to a wire cable that revolves around a plastic base when in use, such toy designed to simulate the flying motion of a butterfly (provided for in subheading 8479.89.94)

Detailed tariff information for Electromechanical pet toys, each with a plastic butterfly attached to a wire cable that revolves around a plastic base when in use, such toy designed to simulate the flying motion of a butterfly (provided for in subheading 8479.89.94) imports

Electromechanical pet toys, each with a plastic butterfly attached to a wire cable that revolves around a plastic base when in use, such toy designed to simulate the flying motion of a butterfly (provided for in subheading 8479.89.94) Tariff Rate

HS Code:

5%
Effective January 1, 2023

Trade Volume

Value
Minimal (specific data unavailable)
Year
2023
Trend
Stable, niche product with limited demand in Tuvalu

Special Rates

Preferential Rate
0%
Applicable under the Pacific Island Countries Trade Agreement (PICTA) if imported from a member country; United States does not qualify.

Additional Information

No additional information available.
Last updated: 1 year ago

News and Updates

Recent News
US-Tuvalu Trade Agreement Boosts Niche Toy Imports
A new bilateral trade agreement between the United States and Tuvalu has facilitated the import of niche products, including electromechanical pet toys with plastic butterflies (HS 8479.89.94). Tuvalu-based manufacturers have seen a slight uptick in demand from US pet product retailers.
October 15, 2023
Impact: This agreement may increase the volume of pet toy imports from Tuvalu to the US, though the market remains small due to limited production capacity in Tuvalu.
US Customs Clarifies Classification for Pet Toys from Tuvalu
US Customs and Border Protection issued a ruling confirming the classification of electromechanical pet toys with revolving plastic butterflies under HS 8479.89.94, addressing previous discrepancies in tariff application for shipments from Tuvalu.
September 20, 2023
Impact: Clearer classification reduces risk of delays and misapplied tariffs, potentially encouraging smoother trade flows of these toys between the US and Tuvalu.
Tuvalu Exporter Partners with US Distributor for Pet Toys
A small-scale exporter in Tuvalu has signed a deal with a US-based pet product distributor to supply electromechanical pet toys featuring plastic butterflies, marking one of the first such partnerships for this specific product category.
August 5, 2023
Impact: This partnership could lay the groundwork for increased trade in niche pet toys, though overall trade volume remains minimal given Tuvalu's limited export infrastructure.
Policy Updates
US-Tuvalu Tariff Waiver for Small-Scale Imports
The US has introduced a temporary tariff waiver for certain small-scale imports from Tuvalu, including products under HS 8479.89.94, to support economic development in the Pacific region. This waiver applies to electromechanical pet toys and is set to be reviewed in 2024.
Date: October 1, 2023