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are the tariff rates as applied, the bound rates are often much
higher. Except where noted, the tariff rates are ad valorem;
i.e., the duty is assessed as a percentage rate of the landed value
of the imported product.
1Under the U.S.-Colombia
Trade Promotion Agreement the tariff rate on apples, pears and
cherries is scheduled to be eliminated immediately
once the agreement enters into force.
2 Includes: Austria, Belgium,
Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany,
Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latavia, Lithuania, Luxembourg,
Malta, The Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain,
Sweden, and the United Kingdom.
3 Israel charges the U.S. a
specific tariff of 1.79 New Shekels (NS)/Kg on apples and 1.99 NS/Kg
on pears. Therefore, the figure in cents/Kg fluctuates with the
exchange rate.
4Under the U.S.-Korea FTA, the tariff
rate on apples, pears and cherries is scheduled to be eliminated.
5Under the U.S.-Morocco
FTA the tariff rate on apples should be eliminated by 1/1/2015.
6Under the U.S.-Panama Free Trade Agreement the tariff rate
on apples, pears and cherries is
scheduled to be eliminated immediately once the agreement enters
into force.
7 Russia charges a specific tariff on apple
imports. These tariff
rates will be reduced when Russia joins the WTO.
1/13/12
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