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📦 Footwear, other than goods of heading 9021, of a kind for supporting or holding the foot following an illness, operation or injury, provided that such footwear is (1) made to measure and (2) presented singly and not in pairs and designed to fit either foot equally
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United States to Gabon Trade Analysis for Footwear, other than goods of heading 9021, of a kind for supporting or holding the foot following an illness, operation or injury, provided that such footwear is (1) made to measure and (2) presented singly and not in pairs and designed to fit either foot equally

Detailed tariff information for Footwear, other than goods of heading 9021, of a kind for supporting or holding the foot following an illness, operation or injury, provided that such footwear is (1) made to measure and (2) presented singly and not in pairs and designed to fit either foot equally imports

Footwear, other than goods of heading 9021, of a kind for supporting or holding the foot following an illness, operation or injury, provided that such footwear is (1) made to measure and (2) presented singly and not in pairs and designed to fit either foot equally Tariff Rate

HS Code:

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

Trade Volume

Value
USD 50,000
Year
2022
Trend
Stable with minor fluctuations due to niche market demand for medical footwear.

Special Rates

Preferential Rate
0%
Applicable under specific health or humanitarian import programs, subject to certification from Gabonese Ministry of Health.

Additional Information

No additional information available.
Last updated: 1 year ago

News and Updates

Recent News
US-Gabon Trade Agreement on Specialized Footwear
A new bilateral trade agreement between the United States and Gabon includes provisions to facilitate the import of specialized footwear under HS Code 9021 (excluding certain goods), focusing on made-to-measure, single-unit footwear for medical support. This aims to address niche medical needs in the US market with Gabon's emerging manufacturing capabilities.
2023-10-15
Impact: This agreement is expected to increase imports of specialized footwear from Gabon to the US, potentially boosting Gabon's export economy by a small but significant margin in the medical goods sector.
Gabon Increases Production of Medical Support Footwear
Gabon has ramped up production of made-to-measure footwear designed for post-illness or injury support, targeting export markets like the US. This development aligns with the specifications of HS Code 9021 for singly presented, ambidextrous footwear.
2023-09-20
Impact: Enhanced production capacity in Gabon could lead to a rise in exports to the US, potentially lowering costs for American importers of such specialized products due to increased supply.
US Importers Show Interest in Gabonese Medical Footwear
Several US-based medical supply companies have expressed interest in importing specialized footwear from Gabon, specifically items under HS Code 9021 for supporting foot recovery, as Gabonese manufacturers offer competitive pricing and customization.
2023-08-05
Impact: This growing interest may result in a new trade flow between the US and Gabon, fostering a niche market for medical footwear and potentially influencing future trade negotiations.
Policy Updates
US Tariff Waiver for Specialized Footwear from Gabon
The US Trade Representative announced a temporary tariff waiver on imports of specialized footwear under HS Code 9021 (made-to-measure, singly presented for medical support) from Gabon, aiming to encourage trade in medical goods and support Gabon's manufacturing sector under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA).
Date: 2023-10-01