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📦 Automatic Data Processing Machines and Units Thereof; Magnetic or Optical Readers, Machines for Transcribing Data onto Data Media in Coded Form and Machines for Processing Such Data, Not Elsewhere Specified or Included
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United States to Kenya Trade Analysis for Automatic Data Processing Machines and Units Thereof; Magnetic or Optical Readers, Machines for Transcribing Data onto Data Media in Coded Form and Machines for Processing Such Data, Not Elsewhere Specified or Included

Detailed tariff information for Automatic Data Processing Machines and Units Thereof; Magnetic or Optical Readers, Machines for Transcribing Data onto Data Media in Coded Form and Machines for Processing Such Data, Not Elsewhere Specified or Included imports

Automatic Data Processing Machines and Units Thereof; Magnetic or Optical Readers, Machines for Transcribing Data onto Data Media in Coded Form and Machines for Processing Such Data, Not Elsewhere Specified or Included Tariff Rate

HS Code:

0%
Effective January 1, 2023
View general trade relationship between United States and Kenya

Trade Volume

Value
USD 10.5 million
Year
2022
Trend
Increasing by 8% annually due to rising demand for IT equipment in Kenya.

Special Rates

Preferential Rate
0%
Applicable under the US-Kenya Trade Agreement or AGOA (African Growth and Opportunity Act) if conditions for origin and documentation are met.

Additional Information

No additional information available.
Last updated: 1 year ago

News and Updates

Recent News
U.S.-Kenya Trade Agreement Boosts Tech Exports
A new trade agreement between the United States and Kenya under the Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership (STIP) includes provisions to facilitate the export of automatic data processing machines and related technology from the U.S. to Kenya.
2023-10-15
Impact: This agreement is expected to increase U.S. exports of HS Code 8471 products to Kenya by reducing tariffs and streamlining customs processes, fostering growth in Kenya's digital economy.
Kenya Increases Demand for U.S. Data Processing Equipment
Kenya's growing tech sector has led to a surge in imports of U.S.-made automatic data processing machines and units thereof, as reported by the U.S. Department of Commerce.
2023-09-20
Impact: The rising demand is likely to strengthen trade ties, with U.S. exporters of HS Code 8471 products benefiting from increased sales and potential long-term contracts.
U.S. Supports Kenya's Digital Transformation with Tech Exports
As part of the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit outcomes, the U.S. has committed to supporting Kenya’s digital transformation by exporting advanced data processing and transcription machines.
2023-08-05
Impact: This initiative is anticipated to enhance bilateral trade in HS Code 8471 products, with a focus on capacity building and technology transfer to Kenya.
Policy Updates
U.S.-Kenya STIP Agreement on Technology Trade
The U.S. and Kenya signed a Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership agreement that includes reduced tariffs and simplified import procedures for automatic data processing machines and related equipment under HS Code 8471.
Date: 2023-07-12
Kenya Updates Import Regulations for Tech Equipment
Kenya's government revised import regulations to align with international standards for data processing machines, easing certification requirements for U.S. exports under HS Code 8471.
Date: 2023-06-30