The following information explains the entry of products into the United States from insular possessions under Headnote 3 (a) of the Tariff schedules of the United States (TSUS).
Entry under Headnote 3 (a) is compared to other U.S. Tariff preferences currently in effect:
Foreign Corporations Doing Business in American Samoa
IMPORTANT The following is the essential information required for applying for permission to file as a foreign corporation doing business in American Samoa. 1. Certified copy (not a photocopy) of the Articles of Incorporation; 2. Board of Directors or Stockholders resolution signed by a majority of the Board, which includes the following:
How to Incorporate and Do Business in American Samoa
Legal Authorization
Local and Foreign corporations and partnerships may be authorized to do business in American Samoa. Present regulations allow only U. S. Nationals, Citizens and Permanent Residents as designated by ASCA 41.0502(sic), to establish sole proprietorships.
Background American Samoa is a U.S. Territory. It is centrally located in the South Pacific with ready access to markets and resources in the U.S., New Zealand, Australia, and the entire Pacific area.
