Tariff Rates and Trade Agreement Report
The average import duty for T-shirts in USA is 16.5%, whereas imports from Mauritius are duty free owing to its Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) status. The estimated port landing taxes after import duty are estimated to be 11.7%. There are no free trade agreements signed between USA and Estonia, Mauritius, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. These countries have signed a Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) agreement with USA.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How frequently the Tariff Rates and Trade Agreements module is updated?
This module is updated on quarterly basis.
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What is HSN/HS Codes in trade data?
HSN (Harmonized System of Nomenclature) was developed by the World Customs Organisation (WCO) and is used to classify goods. They are similar in the countries that are under the WCO. 6-digit HSN codes are typically used for the goods. However, some countries use 8-digit HS codes or further bifurcation to subclassify goods.
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What type of duty structure is covered in this module?
It provides applied tariff on the trade of selected products.
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What is MFN tariff?
MFN tariffs are the tariffs applied by WTO members to goods imported from any other WTO member countries in respect of the Most Favoured Nation principle.
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What are non-tariff barriers (NTB)?
NTBs are measures that negatively affect international trade.