Stable with slight increase due to growing demand for IT infrastructure.
Special Rates
Preferential Rate
0%
Applicable under specific trade agreements or for development projects with prior approval from Guinea-Bissau customs authorities.
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Last updated: 1 year ago
News and Updates
Recent News
Limited Trade Activity in Data Processing Units Between US and Guinea-Bissau
Recent trade data indicates minimal activity in the export or import of other units of automatic data processing machines (HS Code: 8471.80) between the United States and Guinea-Bissau, with no significant transactions reported in the last quarter.
October 2023
Impact: The lack of trade in this category suggests limited technological exchange or demand for such equipment between the two nations, potentially due to infrastructure or economic constraints in Guinea-Bissau.
US Trade Focus Shifts Away from Smaller African Markets for Tech Goods
A report from the US International Trade Commission highlights a strategic focus on larger African markets for tech exports, with smaller nations like Guinea-Bissau seeing negligible trade volumes in categories like automatic data processing machines.
August 2023
Impact: This trend may further reduce the likelihood of trade growth in niche tech sectors between the US and Guinea-Bissau, impacting potential economic collaboration.
Guinea-Bissau's Tech Import Capacity Remains Low
Economic assessments by the World Bank indicate that Guinea-Bissau's limited infrastructure and investment in technology sectors restrict imports of advanced equipment, including other units of automatic data processing machines from the US.
June 2023
Impact: This structural limitation continues to hinder trade development in high-tech goods between the US and Guinea-Bissau, maintaining low trade volumes.
Policy Updates
No Specific Tariff Changes for HS Code 8471.80 Between US and Guinea-Bissau
The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has not announced any recent changes to tariffs or trade policies specifically affecting other units of automatic data processing machines (HS Code: 8471.80) in bilateral trade with Guinea-Bissau.
