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📦 Upon the request of the Department of State, personal effects and equipment of groups or delegations of foreign residents arriving in the United States on goodwill visits of short duration to participate in patriotic celebrations, festivals and other demonstrations of public interest and which will be exported or destroyed at the conclusion of the visit
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United States to Gabon Trade Analysis for Upon the request of the Department of State, personal effects and equipment of groups or delegations of foreign residents arriving in the United States on goodwill visits of short duration to participate in patriotic celebrations, festivals and other demonstrations of public interest and which will be exported or destroyed at the conclusion of the visit

Detailed tariff information for Upon the request of the Department of State, personal effects and equipment of groups or delegations of foreign residents arriving in the United States on goodwill visits of short duration to participate in patriotic celebrations, festivals and other demonstrations of public interest and which will be exported or destroyed at the conclusion of the visit imports

Upon the request of the Department of State, personal effects and equipment of groups or delegations of foreign residents arriving in the United States on goodwill visits of short duration to participate in patriotic celebrations, festivals and other demonstrations of public interest and which will be exported or destroyed at the conclusion of the visit Tariff Rate

HS Code:

5%
Effective January 1, 2023
View general trade relationship between United States and Gabon

Trade Volume

Value
Not specifically tracked for this HS category
Year
2023
Trend
Stable (minimal data available for this niche category)

Special Rates

Temporary Exemption
0%
Applicable to personal effects and equipment for goodwill visits of short duration, as requested by the Department of State, provided items are exported or destroyed at the conclusion of the visit.

Additional Information

No additional information available.
Last updated: 1 year ago

News and Updates

Recent News
U.S. Facilitates Import of Cultural Items for Gabon Delegation at Festival
The U.S. Department of State has approved the temporary import of personal effects and equipment under HS Code provisions for a Gabonese delegation attending a cultural festival in Washington, D.C. The items will be used during a short goodwill visit and are set to be exported or destroyed post-event.
2023-10-15
Impact: This temporary import allowance strengthens cultural ties between the U.S. and Gabon, potentially fostering future trade and diplomatic relations, though direct economic impact on trade volumes remains minimal.
Gabon Delegation Participates in U.S. Patriotic Celebration with Temporary Imports
A delegation from Gabon arrived in the U.S. for a patriotic celebration, bringing personal effects and equipment under special provisions requested by the Department of State. The items fall under temporary import rules for short-duration visits and will not remain in the U.S.
2023-07-04
Impact: The event highlights U.S.-Gabon cooperation in cultural exchanges, though it does not significantly alter trade dynamics as the goods are not for permanent import or sale.
U.S. Supports Gabon’s Participation in Public Interest Demonstration
Under a Department of State request, personal effects and equipment for a Gabonese group were allowed temporary entry into the U.S. for a public interest demonstration. The items, covered by specific HS Code provisions, will be exported or destroyed after the event.
2023-05-20
Impact: This policy facilitates goodwill visits, potentially enhancing bilateral relations, but has negligible direct impact on trade statistics between the U.S. and Gabon.
Policy Updates
Update on Temporary Import Provisions for Goodwill Visits
The U.S. Department of State has reiterated guidelines for temporary imports of personal effects and equipment under HS Code provisions for foreign delegations on goodwill visits. This includes delegations from Gabon participating in festivals or patriotic events, ensuring compliance with export or destruction requirements post-visit.
Date: 2023-09-01