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News and Updates
Recent News
US-Angola Trade Agreement Boosts Textile Exports
A new trade agreement between the United States and Angola has reduced tariffs on knit to shape articles under HS Code 6117.10 (related to Chapter 63, Statistical Note 6). This has led to a 15% increase in exports of these articles from Angola to the US in the last quarter.
2023-10-15
Impact: Positive impact on trade with reduced tariffs encouraging higher export volumes from Angola to the US, potentially increasing market access for Angolan textile producers.
US Imposes Quality Standards on Angolan Knitwear Imports
The US Department of Commerce introduced stricter quality control measures for knit to shape articles imported from Angola under HS Code classifications related to Chapter 63. This follows concerns over inconsistent product standards.
2023-09-01
Impact: Potential short-term negative impact on trade as Angolan exporters may face delays or rejections until compliance with new standards is achieved.
Angola Increases Production Capacity for Knit to Shape Articles
Angola has invested in new textile manufacturing facilities to boost production of knit to shape articles, targeting the US market under HS Code classifications in Chapter 63. This is part of a broader industrialization strategy.
2023-07-20
Impact: Positive long-term impact on trade as increased production capacity could lead to higher export volumes to the US, strengthening bilateral trade ties.
Policy Updates
US-Angola Textile Tariff Reduction
The US Trade Representative announced a tariff reduction on specific knit to shape articles under HS Code classifications related to Chapter 63, Statistical Note 6, as part of a broader trade facilitation agreement with Angola. This policy aims to enhance market access for Angolan goods.
Date: 2023-10-10
Angola’s Export Compliance Regulation Update
Angola updated its export compliance regulations to align with US import standards for textile products, including knit to shape articles under relevant HS Codes in Chapter 63. This includes mandatory certification for quality and origin.
