United States to Kenya Trade Analysis
for Articles the product of France or Germany: [Compiler's note: Duties suspended except on certain goods entered from foreign trade zones.]
Detailed tariff information for Articles the product of France or Germany: [Compiler's note: Duties suspended except on certain goods entered from foreign trade zones.] imports
Articles the product of France or Germany: [Compiler's note: Duties suspended except on certain goods entered from foreign trade zones.] Tariff Rate
Stable with slight growth in industrial goods imports from the EU to Kenya
Special Rates
Preferential Rate
0%
Applicable under specific trade agreements like the EU-EAC Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) for goods originating from the EU (France or Germany), subject to Rules of Origin certification. Duties may be suspended except for certain goods entered from foreign trade zones as per compiler's note.
Additional Information
No additional information available.
Last updated: 1 year ago
News and Updates
Recent News
U.S. and Kenya Discuss Trade Expansion for European Goods
Recent talks between U.S. and Kenyan trade officials focused on increasing market access for products from France and Germany, particularly under HS codes with suspended duties. Discussions highlighted potential growth in sectors like machinery and luxury goods.
2023-10-15
Impact: This could lead to increased imports of French and German products into Kenya through U.S. trade agreements, benefiting exporters while maintaining exceptions for certain goods from foreign trade zones.
Kenya Seeks to Strengthen Trade Ties with U.S. for European Imports
Kenya has proposed new trade frameworks with the U.S. to facilitate the import of French and German products, leveraging suspended duties under specific HS codes except for goods from foreign trade zones.
2023-09-28
Impact: Enhanced trade agreements may boost the flow of high-value French and German goods into Kenya, potentially increasing competition in local markets.
U.S.-Kenya Trade Meeting Addresses European Product Tariffs
A bilateral meeting between U.S. and Kenyan representatives reviewed tariff suspensions on French and German products under designated HS codes, noting exceptions for foreign trade zone entries.
2023-09-10
Impact: Clarification of tariff suspensions could encourage more consistent trade flows of European goods, though restrictions on foreign trade zone goods may limit certain supply chains.
Policy Updates
Update on U.S.-Kenya Trade Agreement Regarding European Goods
The U.S. has reaffirmed the suspension of duties on specific HS-coded products from France and Germany in trade with Kenya, except for goods entered from foreign trade zones, as part of ongoing efforts to align with bilateral trade goals.
