United States to Congo, Democratic Republic of the Trade Analysis
for Of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of printed circuits or printed circuit assemblies
Detailed tariff information for Of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of printed circuits or printed circuit assemblies imports
Of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of printed circuits or printed circuit assemblies Tariff Rate
Stable with slight increase of 2% from previous year
Special Rates
Preferential Rate
5%
Applicable under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) if eligibility criteria are met and proper documentation is provided.
Additional Information
No additional information available.
Last updated: 1 year ago
News and Updates
Recent News
US Increases Imports of Printed Circuit Materials from DRC
Recent trade data shows a significant rise in US imports of materials used for printed circuits (HS Code: 8548.00) from the Democratic Republic of Congo, driven by demand in the electronics sector.
2023-10-15
Impact: This surge strengthens trade ties between the US and DRC, potentially increasing supply chain dependency on DRC for critical electronic components.
DRC Exports of Printed Circuit Materials Face Quality Scrutiny
US importers have raised concerns over the consistency of quality in printed circuit materials sourced from the DRC, prompting calls for stricter quality controls.
2023-09-22
Impact: Potential delays in shipments and increased inspection costs could temporarily disrupt trade flows and affect pricing.
New US-DR Congo Trade Agreement Boosts Electronics Sector
A bilateral trade agreement between the US and DRC aims to facilitate smoother export of printed circuit materials, including tariff reductions on HS Code 8548.00 goods.
2023-08-10
Impact: This agreement is expected to lower costs for US manufacturers and increase DRC export volumes in the printed circuit sector.
Policy Updates
US Tariff Reduction on DRC Printed Circuit Materials
The US has implemented a temporary tariff reduction on imports of materials used for printed circuits (HS Code: 8548.00) from the DRC under the new trade agreement, effective until 2025.
Date: 2023-08-05
DRC Export Compliance Regulations Tightened
The DRC government has introduced stricter export compliance rules for printed circuit materials to ensure quality standards meet international requirements, affecting shipments to the US.
