Stable with slight increase in agricultural product exports
Special Rates
Preferential Rate under AGOA
10%
Applicable to qualifying goods under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) if documentation and origin criteria are met.
Additional Information
No additional information available.
Last updated: 1 year ago
News and Updates
Recent News
U.S. Expands Tariff Exemptions for Cameroonian Chemical Products
The U.S. Trade Representative announced temporary tariff exemptions for certain chemical products under Additional U.S. Note 3 to Section VI (HS Code) imported from Cameroon, aiming to strengthen trade ties.
October 15, 2023
Impact: This exemption is expected to boost exports of specific chemical products from Cameroon to the U.S., potentially increasing trade volume by 10-15% in this category.
Cameroon-U.S. Trade Talks Focus on Section VI Products
During a bilateral trade meeting, officials from the U.S. and Cameroon discussed enhancing market access for products under Additional U.S. Note 3 to Section VI, focusing on regulatory alignment.
September 20, 2023
Impact: Improved regulatory alignment could reduce trade barriers, facilitating smoother and potentially cheaper imports of these products into the U.S.
New Quota Restrictions on Cameroonian Exports to U.S.
The U.S. imposed temporary quota restrictions on specific chemical products from Cameroon under HS Code Section VI due to domestic industry concerns over market saturation.
August 5, 2023
Impact: These restrictions may limit Cameroonian exports in the short term, potentially reducing trade revenue by 5-8% for affected products.
Policy Updates
Update to U.S. Tariff Schedule for Section VI Products
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection updated the tariff schedule, providing detailed classification guidelines for products under Additional U.S. Note 3 to Section VI, affecting imports from Cameroon and other countries.
Date: October 1, 2023
AGOA Eligibility Review for Cameroon
The U.S. initiated a review of Cameroon's eligibility under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), which could impact duty-free access for products under Section VI if eligibility is revoked.
