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U.S. Exports
$34.2M
U.S. Imports: $1.7M
Surplus of $32.5M (net exporter)
The United States imported $1.7M/month and exported $34.2M/month with New Caledonia as of April 2026, covering 8 product categories.
In April 2026, the U.S. ran a monthly goods trade surplus of $32.5M with New Caledonia, exporting 19.9× as much as it imported. U.S. goods imports from New Caledonia of $1.7M in April 2026 ran 52% below the year-to-date monthly average of $3.6M.
New Caledonia, a French special collectivity in the southwestern Pacific, is a globally significant source of nickel ore and ferronickel, commodities that are critical inputs for stainless steel and battery manufacturing. Nickel products from New Caledonia may be subject to Section 232 tariff considerations depending on product form, making classification and origin documentation particularly important for metals importers. As a French territory, New Caledonia's exports travel under French customs administration, and trade professionals should confirm the applicable tariff treatment for each specific nickel product form.
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New Caledonia holds some of the world's largest nickel reserves and is a leading global producer of ferronickel and nickel ore. For US importers of stainless steel inputs and battery-grade nickel, New Caledonia is a strategically significant origin that warrants close monitoring of trade remedy developments.
Although New Caledonia is a French collectivity, it has its own customs territory distinct from metropolitan France. Importers must declare New Caledonia (code 6412) as the country of origin rather than France, and certificates of origin should reflect the territory's specific customs status to avoid classification errors.
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| Rank | Product | Import value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | FERRONICKEL | $1.4M |
| 2 | SHRIMPS AND PRAWNS, FROZEN, NESOI | $231K |
| 3 | ESSENTIAL OILS, NESOI | $40K |
| 4 | ORNAMENTAL FISH, LIVE, OTHER THAN FRESHWATER | $8K |
| 5 | ESTIMATED IMPORTS OF LOW VALUED TRANSACTIONS | $2K |
| Rank | Product | Export value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SULFUR OF ALL KINDS, NOT SUBLIMED,PRECIP,COLLOIDAL | $26.3M |
| 2 | LOW VALUE EXP SHP; CANADIAN EST LATE RECEIPTS | $6.6M |
| 3 | CERAMIC FLOORING BLOCKS, SUPPRT OR FILLR TILE ETC | $474K |
| 4 | ARTICLES OF ASPHALT ETC NESOI |
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| $82K |
| 5 | CHICKEN CUTS AND EDIBLE OFFAL (INC LIVERS), FROZEN | $78K |