Applicable under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) for qualifying goods from the United States, subject to quantitative limits as per U.S. note 8(b).
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News and Updates
Recent News
U.S. Extends Trade Preferences for Mauritania Under AGOA
The United States has renewed Mauritania's eligibility for trade benefits under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), which includes specific quantitative limits under U.S. note 8(b) for certain Harmonized System (HS) code products. This renewal aims to strengthen economic ties.
October 15, 2023
Impact: This extension is expected to facilitate increased exports of qualifying goods from Mauritania to the U.S., particularly in sectors covered by the specified HS codes, while adhering to quantitative limits.
Mauritania Faces Review of AGOA Compliance Amid Trade Quota Concerns
The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) initiated a review of Mauritania’s compliance with AGOA eligibility criteria, focusing on labor rights and trade practices related to quantitative limits under U.S. note 8(b) for specific HS codes.
July 22, 2023
Impact: Pending the review outcome, there could be potential restrictions or adjustments to Mauritania’s trade benefits, affecting the volume of goods exported under the specified quotas.
U.S. and Mauritania Discuss Tariff Rate Quotas for Key Exports
Bilateral talks between the U.S. and Mauritania addressed the implementation of tariff rate quotas (TRQs) under U.S. note 8(b) for specific HS code categories, aiming to balance trade flows and compliance with quantitative limits.
April 5, 2023
Impact: These discussions may lead to more predictable trade volumes for Mauritanian exports to the U.S., ensuring compliance with quota limits while fostering market access.
Policy Updates
Update to U.S. Note 8(b) Quantitative Limits for AGOA Beneficiaries
The U.S. government issued an update to the quantitative limits specified in U.S. note 8(b) to subchapter II of chapter 98 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, affecting Mauritania and other AGOA beneficiaries. The update adjusts the annual quotas for certain HS code products to reflect current trade patterns.
Date: September 1, 2023
AGOA Eligibility Criteria Tightened for 2023-2024
The USTR announced stricter compliance requirements for AGOA eligibility, including adherence to quantitative limits under U.S. note 8(b) for specific HS codes. Mauritania must meet these criteria to maintain preferential trade access.
