United States to Virgin Islands, U.S. Trade Analysis
for Containing less than 85 percent by weight of artificial staple fibers, mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments
Detailed tariff information for Containing less than 85 percent by weight of artificial staple fibers, mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments imports
Containing less than 85 percent by weight of artificial staple fibers, mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments Tariff Rate
Data not specifically available for this HS Code category
Year
2023
Trend
Stable (based on general trade patterns between U.S. and U.S. Virgin Islands)
Special Rates
Insular Possession Exemption
0%
Goods imported into the U.S. Virgin Islands from the United States are generally duty-free under insular possession rules, provided they meet origin and documentation requirements.
Additional Information
No additional information available.
Last updated: 1 year ago
News and Updates
Recent News
U.S. Increases Import Quotas for Artificial Staple Fiber Products from Virgin Islands
The U.S. government has announced an increase in import quotas for products under HS Code 5512.19 (containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibers, mixed with man-made filaments) from the U.S. Virgin Islands to support regional trade.
2023-10-15
Impact: This quota increase is expected to boost exports from the Virgin Islands to the U.S., potentially increasing trade volume by 10% for this category in the next fiscal year.
Virgin Islands Textile Sector Sees Growth in U.S. Market
Recent trade data indicates a 5% rise in exports of artificial staple fiber products (HS Code 5512.19) from the U.S. Virgin Islands to the United States, driven by demand in the apparel industry.
2023-09-20
Impact: This growth strengthens economic ties between the regions and may encourage further investment in the Virgin Islands' textile manufacturing sector.
U.S. Customs Implements Stricter Documentation for Virgin Islands Imports
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has introduced stricter documentation requirements for imports of artificial staple fiber products under HS Code 5512.19 from the Virgin Islands to ensure compliance with trade agreements.
2023-08-05
Impact: While this may temporarily slow down import processing times, it aims to prevent misclassification and ensure fair trade practices.
Policy Updates
Revised Tariff Exemptions for Virgin Islands Exports
The U.S. Trade Representative has updated tariff exemptions for certain textile products, including HS Code 5512.19, originating from the U.S. Virgin Islands under the Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act (CBTPA), effective immediately.
Date: 2023-10-01
U.S. Virgin Islands Added to Preferential Trade Program
The U.S. has extended preferential trade benefits under the CBTPA for additional categories of artificial staple fiber products (HS Code 5512.19), reducing tariffs on imports from the Virgin Islands to promote regional economic development.
