Cashew Export: US Tariff exemption proposal opens new doors

Vietnam’s Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc led a delegation to the United States in April 2025. During this visit, the team met with the US Department of Agriculture. They proposed that the US exempt tariffs on key Vietnamese exports: seafood, cashew, coffee, and pepper.

Cashew Industry Benefits from US Tariff Exemption Proposal

Vietnamese products like seafood, cashew, pepper, fruits, and coffee do not compete directly with US goods. By seeking tariff exemptions, Vietnam aims to make it easier for these products to enter the US market. This move could boost exports, open new markets, and lower costs for Vietnamese businesses.

The US Department of Agriculture responded positively. They promised to consider the proposal seriously. The US Agriculture Secretary will visit Vietnam in May 2025 to discuss further cooperation.

Key Areas of Cooperation

• Vietnam has met US requirements for legal logging and timber trade.
• The country is working to allow US fruits such as mandarins, plums, and seedless lemons into Vietnam by 2025.
• Vietnam asked the US to open its market to Vietnamese passion fruit.
• Both sides agreed to work together on plant and animal quarantine and efficient fertilizer use. These efforts will help increase productivity and cut greenhouse gas emissions.
• They also discussed lowering import tariffs on wood and agricultural products.

Impact on the Cashew Industry and Other Sectors

Vietnam’s cashew industry faces challenges with raw material supply and global competition. If the US grants tariff exemptions, Vietnamese cashew products will become more competitive in the US market.

Coffee, pepper, and seafood exporters will also benefit from lower tariffs. This change will help them increase exports and grow their businesses.

Conclusion

Vietnam’s proposal for US tariff exemptions on seafood, cashew, coffee, and pepper is a strategic step. It can help expand export markets, strengthen bilateral trade, and raise the profile of Vietnamese agriculture worldwide.

Support from the US and technical cooperation will give Vietnamese businesses a better chance to grow and compete globally.

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