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Exports

American Samoa is a country with a traditional Polynesian economy, which means that more than 90% of the land is communally owned. The economic activity of the island has a strong relation with the US, which is the country's major export partner. The most important economic sector of the American Samoa is fishing. It should be mentioned that American Samoa is one of the world's major countries processing tuna. Tuna cannery sector employ the most of the labour force and contributes the most to the country's GDP. 

The American Samoa's government aims at diversifying economic sectors, which are restrained by the island's location, limited transportation and climatic conditions. Tourism is one of the developing economic activities. 

American Samoa is the 191st largest export economy in the world. Regarding its top exports, the following products should be mentioned: non-fillet rozen fish, canned tuna, natural polymers,  raw cotton, pet food and aluminium. The islands major export partners are the US, Australia, Colombia, Indonesia, South Korea and Tanzania.

Customs requirements of American Samoa

American Samoa Customs Contacts

American Samoa Government

Website: http://www.americansamoa.gov/  

Email: info@as.gov  

Address: Executive Office Building Pago Pago, AS 96799

Phone: (684) 633-4116

Fax: (684) 633-2269

Department of Commerce 

Address: A.P. Lutali Executive Office Bldg, Utulei, American Samoa 96799

Phone: 1 (684) 633-5155

Fax: 1 (684) 633-4195

American Samoa is part of the Samoan Islands chain, situated west of the Cook Islands, north of Tonga, and south of Tokelau. It is an unincorporated territory of the United States in the South Pacific Ocean. American Samoa consists of five main islands and two coral atolls. It is a member of the Secretariat of the Pacific Community, the Universal Postal Union and other international organizations. 

Import rules and restrictions

Vegetables and plants need a permit from the Agricultural Department. Phytosanitary import permits are required for the importation of the following commodities:

- fresh, dried and frozen fruit and vegetables

- fresh and dried cut flowers and foliage

- nursery Stock

- seed, grains and nuts

- packing material.

Phytosanitary import permits may be obtained from the Plant and Animal Quarantine Service or the Department of Agriculture of the American Samoa.

It should be mentioned that all consignments of imported plant material are subject to inspection for phytosanitary purposes on arrival. 

Restricted/Dutiable products

- Plants and seeds (an Import Permit is required)

- Soil (an Import Permit is required)

- Meats and meat byproducts (e.g., bouillon soups)

- Medications

- Fruits and vegetables

- Game and hunting trophies

- Gold

- Merchandise from embargoed countries (a license from the Office of Foreign Assets Control is required)

- Pets

- Textiles and clothing

Sources:

http://www.asbar.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&id=795&Itemid=294 

https://www.iamovers.org/files/newimages/member/shippers/american_samoa.pdf