Stable with minor fluctuations due to demand in research and educational sectors
Special Rates
Preferential Rate
0%
Applicable under specific trade agreements or for educational/scientific purposes with proper documentation and approval from Guinea Customs Authority.
Additional Information
No additional information available.
Last updated: 1 year ago
News and Updates
Recent News
Increased Demand for Electron Microscopes from Guinea
Guinea has shown a rising interest in acquiring electron microscopes from the United States for research and educational purposes, boosting trade in HS Code 9012.90 category.
2023-10-15
Impact: This trend could lead to a significant increase in exports of non-optical microscopes from the US to Guinea, strengthening bilateral trade ties in scientific equipment.
US-Guinea Trade Agreement Facilitates Import of Diffraction Apparatus
A recent trade agreement between the US and Guinea includes provisions to ease the import process for diffraction apparatus, encouraging scientific collaboration.
2023-09-20
Impact: The agreement is expected to reduce trade barriers, potentially increasing the volume of diffraction apparatus (HS Code 9012.90) exported from the US to Guinea.
Guinea Invests in Advanced Microscopy for Mining Sector
Guinea's mining industry has initiated a program to purchase advanced non-optical microscopes from US suppliers to enhance mineral analysis capabilities.
2023-08-05
Impact: This investment is likely to result in a steady demand for US-made microscopes and related equipment, positively impacting trade figures in this category.
Policy Updates
US Export Control Relaxation for Scientific Equipment to Guinea
The US Department of Commerce has updated export control policies, easing restrictions on non-optical microscopes and diffraction apparatus to Guinea to support scientific development.
Date: 2023-09-10
Guinea Reduces Import Tariffs on Scientific Instruments
Guinea's government has announced a reduction in import tariffs on HS Code 9012.90 items, including non-optical microscopes, to promote research and industrial growth.
