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As of Saturday, April 19, 2025, here's the latest update on tariffs concerning French Guiana: Recent U.S. Tariffs and French Guiana: Baseline Tariff: The United States implemented a baseline tariff of 10% on goods from most countries, effective April 5, 2025. This would apply to imports from French Guiana.   "Reciprocal Tariffs": Higher, country-specific "reciprocal tariffs" went into effect on April 9, 2025, for countries with significant trade imbalances with the U.S. The calculation for these tariffs involved the trade deficit divided by exports to the U.S., multiplied by 0.5, with a minimum of 10%.   French Guiana's Rate: Based on reports, French Guiana was listed among the countries subject to the 10% reciprocal tariff rate. 90-Day Pause: Effective April 10, 2025, the U.S. suspended the country-specific reciprocal tariff rates for all countries except China, Hong Kong, and Macau, for 90 days. During this period, imports from French Guiana are subject to the 10% baseline reciprocal tariff rate. EU Connection: It's important to note that French Guiana is an overseas department and region of France, and its trade policy is largely determined by the European Union. The EU itself was initially listed with a 20% reciprocal tariff by the U.S. It's possible that the 10% rate for French Guiana reflects a specific calculation or consideration separate from the broader EU rate, or it might be an initial rate that would have been superseded by the EU rate if the pause hadn't occurred.   Tariffs and Customs in French Guiana: EU Regulations: As part of France and the EU, French Guiana adheres to EU customs regulations and tariffs for goods entering from outside the European Union. Octroi de Mer: French Guiana also levies a local tax called "Octroi de Mer" (dock dues) on imported goods. This tax has existed for centuries and is intended to support local industries due to the disadvantages of remoteness. The rates for "Octroi de Mer" can vary between 12% and 22% of the Cost, Insurance, and Freight (CIF) value, especially if a certificate of change of residence or transfer is not provided.   VAT: Notably, Value Added Tax (VAT) is not applicable in French Guiana.   Import Procedures: Importing goods requires standard documentation such as the bill of lading, packing list, invoice, and potentially a certificate of origin. Specific goods may require additional permits or inspections (e.g., live animals, plants, firearms). In Summary: Currently, goods imported from French Guiana into the United States are subject to a 10% tariff due to the 90-day pause on higher reciprocal rates. Goods imported into French Guiana from outside the European Union are subject to EU tariffs and the local "Octroi de Mer" tax (12-22%), but not VAT. It's crucial to remember that international trade policies can change, so it's always advisable to consult the latest official customs regulations of both the importing and exporting countries for the most accurate information.

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Based on the most recent data from February 2025, the top imports to the US from French Guiana by value are quite specific and relatively low in overall value: Computers: $45,932   Returned exports, without change: $2,500 Estimates of low-value imports: $1,280 Given the very specific and low-value nature of these top imports, it's challenging to identify direct, large-scale manufacturing of the exact same finished goods in specific US states. However, we can look at the broader categories and identify states with companies involved in similar manufacturing: Computers: California: This state is a major hub for technology and electronics manufacturing, including computer hardware. Companies like Apple, Dell (though headquartered in Texas, has significant operations in California), and various component manufacturers have a strong presence.   Texas: Dell's headquarters are in Texas, and the state has a growing technology manufacturing sector.   Other states with electronics manufacturing, including computer components, include Oregon and Arizona.   Returned exports, without change: This category isn't about manufacturing a new product but rather the return of goods that were previously exported from the US. Therefore, no specific state manufactures "returned exports." Estimates of low-value imports: This is a statistical category for small-value shipments and doesn't represent a specific type of manufactured good. The items within this category would be diverse and manufactured across many states. Important Considerations: Scale: The value of imports from French Guiana for these top categories is very small compared to the overall US market and domestic manufacturing output. Specificity: The "computers" imported might be specialized in some way. Without more specific details on the type of computers, it's hard to pinpoint exact US manufacturers of the same niche products. Data Limitations: The data is from a single month (February 2025) and might not represent the typical import patterns throughout the year. In summary, while the US has robust computer manufacturing in states like California and Texas (with companies like Apple and Dell), the specific computers imported from French Guiana represent a tiny fraction of this market. The other top import categories are not directly related to manufacturing new goods.

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