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Machinery and apparatus for soldering, brazing or welding, whether or not capable of cutting, other than those of heading 8515; gas-operated surface tempering machines and appliances; parts thereof
United States to Tuvalu Trade Analysis
for Machinery and apparatus for soldering, brazing or welding, whether or not capable of cutting, other than those of heading 8515; gas-operated surface tempering machines and appliances; parts thereof
Detailed tariff information for Machinery and apparatus for soldering, brazing or welding, whether or not capable of cutting, other than those of heading 8515; gas-operated surface tempering machines and appliances; parts thereof imports
Machinery and apparatus for soldering, brazing or welding, whether or not capable of cutting, other than those of heading 8515; gas-operated surface tempering machines and appliances; parts thereof Tariff Rate
Not available (negligible or unreported trade for this specific HS Code between the United States and Tuvalu)
Year
2023
Trend
No significant trend data available due to limited trade activity
Special Rates
Preferential Rate
0%
Applicable under the Pacific Island Countries Trade Agreement (PICTA) if specific criteria for origin are met; however, the United States is not a member, so this rate does not apply.
Additional Information
No additional information available.
Last updated: 1 year ago
News and Updates
Recent News
Limited Trade Activity in Machinery for Soldering Between US and Tuvalu
Recent trade data indicates minimal to no recorded trade of machinery and apparatus for soldering, brazing, or welding (HS Code 8468) between the United States and Tuvalu, reflecting the small scale of Tuvalu's economy and limited industrial demand.
2023-10-15
Impact: No significant impact on trade due to the negligible volume of transactions in this category.
US Export Regulations Unchanged for Small Pacific Nations
The United States maintains standard export controls for industrial machinery, including soldering and welding apparatus, with no specific restrictions or tariffs applied to Tuvalu, indicating stable but low trade potential.
2023-09-01
Impact: Trade remains unaffected, with no barriers or incentives for growth in this sector between the two countries.
Tuvalu's Infrastructure Needs Highlighted in Regional Report
A Pacific trade report notes Tuvalu's need for industrial tools and machinery for infrastructure development, though direct imports from the US for soldering and welding equipment remain undocumented or routed through larger regional partners.
2023-08-20
Impact: Potential for future trade growth if direct channels or aid programs are established, though currently minimal impact.
Policy Updates
No Specific Tariff Changes for HS Code 8468 Between US and Tuvalu
The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has not announced any specific tariff or policy changes for machinery and apparatus for soldering, brazing, or welding (HS Code 8468) in trade with Tuvalu, maintaining standard WTO guidelines.
