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🇺🇸 United States
🇧🇯 Benin
📦 Parts of footwear (including uppers whether or not attached to soles other than outer soles); removable insoles, heel cushions and similar articles; gaiters, leggings and similar articles, and parts thereof
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United States to Benin Trade Analysis for Parts of footwear (including uppers whether or not attached to soles other than outer soles); removable insoles, heel cushions and similar articles; gaiters, leggings and similar articles, and parts thereof

Detailed tariff information for Parts of footwear (including uppers whether or not attached to soles other than outer soles); removable insoles, heel cushions and similar articles; gaiters, leggings and similar articles, and parts thereof imports

Parts of footwear (including uppers whether or not attached to soles other than outer soles); removable insoles, heel cushions and similar articles; gaiters, leggings and similar articles, and parts thereof Tariff Rate

HS Code:

20%
Effective January 1, 2023
View general trade relationship between United States and Benin

Trade Volume

Value
USD 1.2 million
Year
2022
Trend
Stable with slight increase of 2% from previous year

Special Rates

Preferential Rate under AGOA
0%
Applicable to qualifying goods from the United States under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), subject to rules of origin and documentation requirements.

Additional Information

No additional information available.
Last updated: 1 year ago

News and Updates

Recent News
U.S. Increases Imports of Footwear Parts from Benin Under AGOA
The United States has seen a rise in imports of footwear parts, including uppers and insoles, from Benin, facilitated by the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). This trade growth is attributed to Benin's improving manufacturing capabilities.
2023-10-15
Impact: Positive impact on trade, strengthening economic ties between the U.S. and Benin, with potential for increased export volumes from Benin.
Benin Exporters Face Logistics Challenges in Footwear Parts Trade with U.S.
Beninese exporters of footwear components, such as gaiters and leggings, are encountering shipping delays and high costs, impacting their ability to meet U.S. market demand efficiently.
2023-09-22
Impact: Negative impact on trade due to logistical bottlenecks, potentially reducing competitiveness of Beninese products in the U.S. market.
U.S. Retailers Explore Benin for Sustainable Footwear Parts Supply
Several U.S. footwear retailers are exploring partnerships with Beninese suppliers for removable insoles and heel cushions, driven by a push for sustainable and ethically sourced materials.
2023-08-30
Impact: Positive impact on trade, fostering potential long-term contracts and increasing Benin's market share in the U.S. footwear parts sector.
Policy Updates
Extension of AGOA Benefits for Benin
The U.S. government has extended the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) benefits for Benin, allowing duty-free access for footwear parts and other goods until 2025, supporting continued trade growth.
Date: 2023-07-01