Applicable under the Pacific Island Countries Trade Agreement (PICTA) if specific criteria for origin are met.
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Last updated: 1 year ago
News and Updates
Recent News
Limited Trade Activity for Hydrometers Between US and Vanuatu
Recent trade data indicates minimal to no recorded transactions of hydrometers and similar floating instruments (HS Code: 902580) between the United States and Vanuatu in the past quarter, reflecting the niche nature of this product and limited industrial demand in Vanuatu.
2023-10-15
Impact: Negligible impact on overall trade relations due to the low volume and specialized use of these instruments.
US Export Regulations Reviewed for Scientific Instruments
The US Department of Commerce conducted a review of export controls for scientific instruments, including hydrometers, with no specific changes affecting trade with small Pacific nations like Vanuatu.
2023-09-20
Impact: No direct impact on US-Vanuatu trade for hydrometers, as Vanuatu is not a significant market for these goods.
Vanuatu's Import Trends for Measuring Instruments
A report from Vanuatu's customs authority shows a slight uptick in imports of measuring instruments, though hydrometers (HS Code: 902580) from the US remain absent from major trade logs, with most imports sourced from Australia and New Zealand.
2023-08-05
Impact: Limited relevance to US exporters as Vanuatu's demand for such instruments is met by closer regional partners.
Policy Updates
No Specific Tariff Changes for HS Code 902580
The United States Trade Representative (USTR) and Vanuatu customs authorities have not announced any specific tariff or policy changes targeting hydrometers or similar floating instruments (HS Code: 902580) in recent bilateral trade agreements or updates.
