Stable with slight increase of 2% from previous year
Special Rates
Preferential Rate
0%
Applicable under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) if goods meet origin criteria and documentation requirements.
Additional Information
No additional information available.
Last updated: 1 year ago
News and Updates
Recent News
U.S. Reviews Trade Preferences for Gabon Under AGOA
The United States is reviewing Gabon's eligibility for trade benefits under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), which could impact the duty-free status of certain goods, including those potentially falling under U.S. note 10 to the relevant HS subchapter for Colombian goods equivalency.
October 15, 2023
Impact: Potential suspension of AGOA benefits for Gabon could lead to tariffs on goods previously duty-free, affecting trade flows between the U.S. and Gabon.
Gabon Faces Trade Challenges Amid Political Transition
Following a recent political coup in Gabon, the U.S. government is assessing trade relations, with possible implications for goods under special tariff provisions like U.S. note 10 equivalency for Colombian goods.
September 5, 2023
Impact: Uncertainty in political stability may delay or disrupt trade agreements, potentially increasing costs for U.S. importers of Gabonese goods.
U.S. Trade Representative Highlights Gabon in Annual Report
The U.S. Trade Representative's annual report on AGOA eligibility mentioned Gabon’s compliance with trade terms, including provisions related to goods under HS codes aligned with U.S. note 10 for Colombian equivalency.
March 30, 2023
Impact: Continued eligibility under AGOA ensures duty-free access for certain Gabonese goods to the U.S. market, stabilizing trade relations.
Policy Updates
U.S. Consideration of Gabon’s AGOA Status
The U.S. government announced a review of Gabon’s status under the African Growth and Opportunity Act due to recent political developments, which may affect tariff provisions for goods under U.S. note 10 equivalency terms for Colombian goods.
