FIJI’S exports to the United States were not affected by Washington’s latest tariff measures.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade said Fiji was “not among the economies covered by the additional tariff measures” announced by the United States on July 24, and that Fijian goods would continue to be charged under the U.S. Harmonised Tariff Schedule applicable before the reciprocal tariff regime was introduced.
“Fiji’s exports to the United States are not subject to the additional tariffs announced under these new measures,” the ministry said in a statement.
It said the temporary 10 per cent tariff imposed under Section 122 of the U.S. Trade Act of 1974 had expired on July 24 after a 150-day run, and that tariff treatment for Fijian exports had now reverted to the pre-existing rates.
The ministry said businesses that paid duties under the earlier reciprocal tariff measures between April 2025 and February 2026 could seek guidance on refund procedures from U.S. authorities.
Fiji said the United States remained an important market for exports including fisheries, agriculture, bottled water, kava, garments, timber and other value-added products, and urged exporters to report any unexpected tariff assessments.
The statement comes as Pacific exporters watch closely for spillover effects from U.S. trade measures, which have prompted concern across the region about possible disruption to access to the American market.
