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U.S. Exports
$8.6M
U.S. Imports
$1.8M
Surplus of $6.8M (net exporter)
The United States imported $1.8M/month and exported $8.6M/month with French Polynesia as of April 2026, covering 51 product categories.
In April 2026, the U.S. ran a monthly goods trade surplus of $6.8M with French Polynesia, exporting 4.8× as much as it imported. U.S. goods imports from French Polynesia of $1.8M in April 2026 ran 17% below the year-to-date monthly average of $2.2M.
Cultured black pearls—marketed as Tahitian pearls—are the defining export commodity of French Polynesia and account for the territory's most commercially meaningful presence in US import data. Pearl and pearl jewelry imports are classified under specific HTS headings and are subject to standard customs valuation rules, with appraisal of loose pearls sometimes requiring specialist expertise. French Polynesia also exports small quantities of noni products and vanilla, which are subject to FDA admissibility review as food commodities.
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Importers should obtain a certificate of origin from French Polynesian authorities, along with grading documentation that specifies whether pearls are loose, strung, or set in jewelry—distinctions that affect HTS classification. Customs valuation for loose pearls can be complex, and consulting a licensed customs broker with gemstone experience is advisable.
Yes. Food products including noni-based beverages and vanilla originating from French Polynesia are subject to FDA prior notice requirements and port-of-entry admissibility review. Importers should ensure that foreign facilities are registered with the FDA and that labeling meets US requirements before shipment.
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| Rank | Product | Import value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | YELLOWFIN TUNAS EXCEPT FILLETS, LIVERS, ROES FR/CH | $634K |
| 2 | IMPORTS OF ARTICLES EXPORTED & RETURNED, NO CHANGE | $317K |
| 3 | BIG EYE TUNAS EXCL FILLETS, LIVERS&ROES; FRSH/CHIL | $178K |
| 4 | CULTURED PEARLS, UNWORKED | $128K |
| 5 | CULTURED PEARLS, WORKED, NOT SET | $78K |
| Rank | Product | Export value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CHICKEN CUTS AND EDIBLE OFFAL (INC LIVERS), FROZEN | $1.2M |
| 2 | LOW VALUE EXP SHP; CANADIAN EST LATE RECEIPTS | $606K |
| 3 | CIVILIAN AIRCRAFT, ENGINES, AND PARTS | $487K |
| 4 | FABRICS OF CARBON FIBERS FOR NON-ELECRTICAL USES | $357K |
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| 5 | HAMS, SHOULDERS & CUTS, BONE IN, SALTED, DRD, SMKD | $315K |