United States to Congo, Democratic Republic of the Trade Analysis
for Machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus
Detailed tariff information for Machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus imports
Machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus Tariff Rate
Applicable under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) for qualifying goods from the United States, subject to documentation and compliance with rules of origin.
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Last updated: 1 year ago
News and Updates
Recent News
US Increases Tech Exports to DRC Amid Rising Demand for Communication Equipment
The United States has seen a surge in exports of machines for reception, conversion, and transmission of voice and data (HS Code: 8517) to the Democratic Republic of Congo, driven by DRC's expanding telecommunications infrastructure projects.
2023-10-15
Impact: This trend is likely to strengthen bilateral trade ties, with US exporters benefiting from DRC's growing need for advanced communication technology.
DRC Imposes New Import Regulations on Data Transmission Equipment
The Democratic Republic of Congo introduced stricter import standards for data and voice transmission machinery, affecting US exporters under HS Code 8517, to ensure compliance with local safety and technical requirements.
2023-09-20
Impact: US companies may face delays and increased costs to meet DRC's new regulatory standards, potentially impacting export volumes in the short term.
US and DRC Discuss Trade Facilitation for Telecom Equipment
During a recent bilateral meeting, US and DRC officials explored ways to streamline trade processes for telecommunications equipment, including switching and routing apparatus (HS Code: 8517), to support DRC's digital economy goals.
2023-08-05
Impact: If successful, these discussions could reduce trade barriers, boosting US exports of telecom machinery to DRC.
Policy Updates
DRC Updates Tariff Structure for Telecom Imports
The Democratic Republic of Congo revised its tariff rates on imported machines for data and voice transmission (HS Code: 8517), increasing duties by 5% to fund local infrastructure development, impacting US exporters.
Date: 2023-09-01
US Trade Promotion Authority Extends Support for African Markets
The US government extended trade promotion initiatives under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), offering duty-free access for certain DRC products while encouraging reciprocal market access for US tech goods, including HS Code 8517 items.
