Extension of AGOA Trade Benefits and Gabon's Reinstatement
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The proclamation extends key African Growth and Opportunity Act trade benefits through December 31, 2026. This keeps duty-free treatment in place for eligible sub-Saharan African countries and also extends apparel-related programs, including regional apparel rules and the third-country fabric program. It also restores Gabon as a beneficiary sub-Saharan African country after finding that Gabon now meets the required eligibility standards. Importers, apparel companies, retailers, and businesses trading with eligible African countries should review sourcing and customs planning for continued duty-free access through the end of 2026.
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Key Changes
- Extends duty-free treatment for eligible sub-Saharan African countries through December 31, 2026
- Extends AGOA apparel programs, including the regional apparel article program and third-country fabric program, through December 31, 2026
- Restores Gabon as a beneficiary sub-Saharan African country under AGOA
Obligations
What this law requires
Importers claiming AGOA duty-free treatment must ensure goods are from a beneficiary sub-Saharan African country and that the claimed duty-free treatment applies only through December 31, 2026.
Apparel importers using the AGOA regional apparel article program must ensure qualifying apparel entries meet the regional apparel program requirements before claiming duty-free treatment through December 31, 2026.
Apparel importers using the AGOA third-country fabric program must ensure qualifying apparel entries meet the third-country fabric program requirements before claiming duty-free treatment through December 31, 2026.
Businesses importing eligible goods from Gabon may treat Gabon as a beneficiary sub-Saharan African country for AGOA purposes only after confirming the imported goods otherwise meet applicable AGOA eligibility requirements.