Limited data available; estimated at less than USD 100,000 annually for electronic equipment under similar HS Codes
Year
2022
Trend
Stable with minimal growth due to small market size in Vanuatu
Special Rates
Preferential Rate
0%
Applicable under the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Trade Agreement if accompanied by a Certificate of Origin, though the United States is not a member. No specific bilateral agreement with the US applies for this HS Code.
Additional Information
No additional information available.
Last updated: 1 year ago
News and Updates
Recent News
Limited Trade Data on High-Frequency Equipment Between US and Vanuatu
Recent trade reports indicate minimal to no recorded transactions involving equipment with an operating frequency not less than 100 MHz (specific HS Code not specified) between the United States and Vanuatu. This reflects the small scale of bilateral trade in high-tech goods.
October 2023
Impact: Negligible impact on trade due to the absence of significant transactions in this category. Market opportunities remain unexplored.
US-Vanuatu Trade Focus Remains on Other Sectors
Trade discussions between the United States and Vanuatu have prioritized agricultural products and tourism over high-frequency electronic equipment, with no notable imports or exports in this category.
September 2023
Impact: No direct impact on trade of high-frequency equipment as the sector is not a priority in current bilateral trade relations.
Vanuatu's Infrastructure Limits High-Tech Imports
Vanuatu's limited telecommunications infrastructure and small market size continue to restrict imports of specialized equipment like those operating above 100 MHz from the United States.
August 2023
Impact: Restricts potential growth in trade of high-frequency equipment due to lack of demand and infrastructure in Vanuatu.
Policy Updates
No Specific Tariff Updates for High-Frequency Equipment
There are no recent policy or tariff updates specifically targeting equipment with an operating frequency not less than 100 MHz in US-Vanuatu trade agreements. General trade policies under the Pacific Islands framework apply.
