Stable with slight increase due to demand for lightweight tissue products
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Applicable under specific trade agreements or humanitarian aid programs, subject to documentation and approval by Yemen Customs.
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Last updated: 1 year ago
News and Updates
Recent News
US-Yemen Trade Agreement Discussions Include Tissue Paper Sector
Recent bilateral talks between the US and Yemen have touched on specific tariff reductions for tissue papers under HS Code 4803.00, particularly those with a basis weight not exceeding 29 g/m² in sheets. Negotiations aim to boost exports from Yemen to the US.
2023-10-15
Impact: Potential increase in Yemen's tissue paper exports to the US if tariffs are reduced, though market access remains limited by ongoing geopolitical tensions.
US Imposes Temporary Import Restrictions on Yemen-Origin Tissue Products
The US Department of Commerce announced temporary restrictions on certain paper products from Yemen, including tissue papers with a basis weight not exceeding 29 g/m², citing supply chain security concerns amid regional instability.
2023-09-01
Impact: Significant reduction in trade volume for this specific product category, affecting Yemeni exporters and potentially increasing costs for US importers seeking alternative suppliers.
Yemen Seeks US Market Access for Lightweight Tissue Papers
Yemeni trade officials have requested eased restrictions on lightweight tissue paper products (basis weight <29 g/m²) under HS Code 4803.00 during a virtual trade dialogue with US counterparts, highlighting the product's compliance with international standards.
2023-07-20
Impact: Possible future growth in trade if US agrees to relax import controls, though current political climate may delay progress.
Policy Updates
US Updates Import Monitoring for Yemen Tissue Paper Products
The US Customs and Border Protection agency has introduced stricter documentation requirements for tissue paper imports from Yemen under HS Code 4803.00, including those with a basis weight not exceeding 29 g/m², as part of broader security measures in the region.
