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U.S. Exports
$897K
U.S. Imports: $2K
Surplus of $895K (net exporter)
The United States imported $2K/month and exported $897K/month with Cook Islands as of July 2026, covering 7 product categories.
U.S. goods imports from Cook Islands of $2K in July 2026 ran 100% below the year-to-date monthly average of $555K.
A self-governing Pacific island nation in free association with New Zealand, the Cook Islands maintains a small but distinct trade identity in US data, with exports centered on black pearls, fish, and niche agricultural products including tropical fruit and coconut-derived goods. Pearl imports may require documentation addressing origin and valuation, as cultured pearl classification under the HTS depends on species and processing method. The Cook Islands' limited port capacity and reliance on New Zealand logistics infrastructure can affect lead times and documentation chains for US importers.
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Cultured pearls from the Cook Islands are classified under HTS Chapter 71 based on whether they are loose, strung, or set, and whether they have been worked. The distinction between cultured and natural pearls also affects classification. Importers should work with a licensed customs broker to confirm the correct 10-digit HTS subheading and applicable duty treatment.
No. For US customs purposes, the Cook Islands is treated as a separate country of origin from New Zealand. Goods must be marked with 'Cook Islands' as the country of origin, and any applicable duty rates or trade-remedy measures are assessed based on Cook Islands' own trade status, not New Zealand's.
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| Rank | Product | Import value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ESTIMATED IMPORTS OF LOW VALUED TRANSACTIONS | $2K |
| 2 | WOMEN'S OR GIRLS' BLOUSES AND SHIRTS COTTON, KNIT | $0 |
| 3 | VANILLA, NEITHER CRUSHED NOR GROUND | $0 |
| 4 | WOMEN'S OR GIRLS' DRESSES OF COTTON, KNITTED OR CR | $0 |
| 5 | COLLECTIONS, ARCHAEOL, ETHNOGRAPHIC, HIST INTEREST | $0 |
| Rank | Product | Export value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CHICKEN CUTS AND EDIBLE OFFAL (INC LIVERS), FROZEN | $326K |
| 2 | MEAT OF SWINE, NESOI, FROZEN | $120K |
| 3 | TURKEY CUTS AND EDIBLE OFFAL (INCLUD LIVER) FROZEN | $112K |
| 4 | CIVILIAN AIRCRAFT, ENGINES, AND PARTS |
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| $109K |
| 5 | LOW VALUE EXP SHP; CANADIAN EST LATE RECEIPTS | $106K |