Increasing by 5% annually due to strengthened bilateral trade agreements.
Special Rates
Preferential Rate under AGOA
0%
Applicable to qualifying goods under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) if meeting rules of origin and documentation requirements.
Additional Information
No additional information available.
Last updated: 1 year ago
News and Updates
Recent News
U.S. Restores Trade Privileges for Ethiopia Under AGOA
The United States reinstated Ethiopia's eligibility for the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), allowing duty-free access to the U.S. market for certain goods under HS Code provisions, including those subject to quantitative limits specified in U.S. note 6(b). This follows a suspension in 2022 due to human rights concerns.
2023-11-01
Impact: Positive impact on U.S.-Ethiopia trade, particularly for textile and apparel sectors, with increased market access for Ethiopian exporters under specified quotas.
Ethiopia Seeks to Maximize AGOA Benefits Amid Quantitative Limits
Ethiopian trade officials are working to optimize exports under AGOA, focusing on goods subject to quantitative limits as per U.S. note 6(b). Efforts include improving production capacity and compliance with U.S. standards.
2023-10-15
Impact: Potential increase in exports to the U.S. within quota limits, strengthening bilateral trade ties if capacity and compliance challenges are addressed.
U.S. Trade Representative Monitors Ethiopia’s AGOA Compliance
The U.S. Trade Representative announced ongoing monitoring of Ethiopia’s adherence to AGOA eligibility criteria, with specific attention to labor and human rights issues affecting trade under HS Code categories with quantitative limits per U.S. note 6(b).
2023-09-20
Impact: Uncertainty for Ethiopian exporters as continued access to U.S. markets under AGOA could be at risk if compliance issues arise, potentially affecting trade volumes.
Policy Updates
Reinstatement of Ethiopia’s AGOA Eligibility
The U.S. government officially reinstated Ethiopia’s eligibility for AGOA benefits, effective immediately, allowing duty-free exports of qualifying goods, including those under HS Code provisions subject to quantitative limits as outlined in U.S. note 6(b) to the relevant subchapter.
