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📦 Paper and paperboard of a kind used as a base for photo-sensitive, heat-sensitive or electro-sensitive paper or paperboard
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United States to Kenya Trade Analysis for Paper and paperboard of a kind used as a base for photo-sensitive, heat-sensitive or electro-sensitive paper or paperboard

Detailed tariff information for Paper and paperboard of a kind used as a base for photo-sensitive, heat-sensitive or electro-sensitive paper or paperboard imports

Paper and paperboard of a kind used as a base for photo-sensitive, heat-sensitive or electro-sensitive paper or paperboard Tariff Rate

HS Code:

25%
Effective July 1, 2022

Trade Volume

Value
USD 1.2 million
Year
2022
Trend
Stable with slight increase of 2% from previous year

Special Rates

Preferential Rate
0%
Applicable under specific trade agreements like AGOA (African Growth and Opportunity Act) if criteria are met, including proof of origin from the United States.

Additional Information

No additional information available.
Last updated: 1 year ago

News and Updates

Recent News
US-Kenya Trade Talks Highlight Paper and Paperboard Sector
Recent trade discussions between the US and Kenya under the Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership (STIP) have included specific mentions of increasing exports of photo-sensitive and heat-sensitive paper and paperboard from the US to Kenya, aiming to support Kenya's growing printing and packaging industries.
2023-10-15
Impact: This could lead to an increase in US exports of specialized paper products to Kenya, potentially strengthening bilateral trade ties in niche sectors.
Kenya Seeks to Boost Local Production of Specialty Paper
Kenya's Ministry of Trade has outlined plans to enhance domestic production capabilities for specialty paper, including photo-sensitive and electro-sensitive paperboard, which may reduce reliance on imports from the US in the long term.
2023-09-22
Impact: Potential decrease in US exports of these products to Kenya as local production ramps up, though short-term trade may remain stable.
US Exporters Face Logistics Challenges in Kenya for Paper Products
US exporters of paper and paperboard, including photo-sensitive varieties, have reported delays at Kenyan ports due to customs clearance bottlenecks, affecting delivery timelines to Kenyan businesses.
2023-08-30
Impact: Trade flow disruptions could temporarily reduce the volume of US paper products entering Kenya, prompting calls for streamlined customs processes.
Policy Updates
US-Kenya Trade Partnership Agreement Progress
The US and Kenya have advanced negotiations under the STIP framework, with provisions to ease tariffs on specialty paper products like photo-sensitive and heat-sensitive paperboard, aiming to facilitate smoother trade.
Date: 2023-10-10
Kenya Introduces Import Duty Adjustments
Kenya's updated trade policy includes a slight increase in import duties on certain paper products, though exemptions may apply for photo-sensitive paperboard under specific trade agreements with the US.
Date: 2023-07-15