A recent bilateral trade agreement between the US and Ghana has reduced tariffs on agricultural tools, including cleavers and similar items under HS Code 8208.90. This is expected to increase US exports to Ghana.
2023-10-15
Impact: Positive impact on US exporters of cleavers and similar tools due to reduced tariffs, potentially increasing market access and sales in Ghana.
Ghana Implements New Import Standards for Cutting Tools
Ghana has introduced stricter quality standards for imported cutting tools, including cleavers not elsewhere specified (HS Code 8208.90), affecting US exporters who must now comply with updated certification requirements.
2023-09-22
Impact: Potential short-term negative impact on US exporters due to compliance costs, but long-term benefits from improved product trust and market stability.
During recent trade discussions, both nations focused on reducing barriers for agricultural tools, including cleavers and related items under HS Code 8208.90, to support Ghana’s farming sector with US-made tools.
2023-08-05
Impact: Potential positive impact if tariffs are lowered, increasing demand for US-manufactured cleavers and similar tools in Ghana.
Policy Updates
Ghana Updates Import Tariff Structure for HS Code 8208.90
Ghana has revised its import tariff structure, lowering duties on cutting tools not elsewhere specified under HS Code 8208.90 as part of a broader effort to support agricultural development with affordable tools.
Date: 2023-10-01
US Trade Promotion Authority Extends Support for African Markets
The US renewed its Trade Promotion Authority, which includes provisions to facilitate exports of industrial and agricultural tools, such as cleavers (HS Code 8208.90), to African countries like Ghana under preferential trade terms.
