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Wood continuously shaped along any of its ends, whether or not also continuously shaped along any of its edges or faces, all the foregoing whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed
United States to Gabon Trade Analysis
for Wood continuously shaped along any of its ends, whether or not also continuously shaped along any of its edges or faces, all the foregoing whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed
Detailed tariff information for Wood continuously shaped along any of its ends, whether or not also continuously shaped along any of its edges or faces, all the foregoing whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed imports
Wood continuously shaped along any of its ends, whether or not also continuously shaped along any of its edges or faces, all the foregoing whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed Tariff Rate
Stable with slight increase of 2% compared to 2021
Special Rates
Preferential Rate
5%
Applicable under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) for qualifying goods from the United States, subject to compliance with rules of origin.
A new bilateral trade agreement between the United States and Gabon has reduced tariffs on continuously shaped wood products (HS Code: 4409), facilitating increased exports from Gabon to the US.
2023-10-15
Impact: This agreement is expected to increase the volume of wood imports from Gabon to the US, benefiting Gabonese exporters and providing US manufacturers with more affordable raw materials.
Gabon Implements Stricter Export Controls on Wood Products
Gabon has introduced new export regulations to ensure sustainable logging practices, impacting the trade of continuously shaped wood (HS Code: 4409) to the United States.
2023-09-22
Impact: These controls may lead to temporary supply disruptions and higher costs for US importers due to stricter certification and compliance requirements.
US Importers Face Delays in Gabonese Wood Shipments
Logistical challenges at Gabonese ports have caused delays in the shipment of continuously shaped wood products (HS Code: 4409) to the United States.
2023-08-30
Impact: Delays could result in short-term supply shortages for US businesses reliant on Gabonese wood, potentially increasing prices in the domestic market.
Policy Updates
US Tariff Adjustment on Wood Imports from Gabon
The US Trade Representative announced a temporary reduction in tariffs on certain wood products, including continuously shaped wood (HS Code: 4409), from Gabon to support bilateral trade relations.
Date: 2023-10-01
Gabon’s Sustainable Forestry Policy Update
Gabon updated its forestry policy to enforce stricter sustainability standards for wood exports, including continuously shaped wood (HS Code: 4409), requiring full traceability and certification for shipments to the US.
