Under the US-Morocco Free Trade Agreement, exports of controllers and microcontrollers from the US to Morocco have seen a 12% increase in the last quarter, driven by demand in Morocco's growing industrial automation sector.
2023-10-15
Impact: Positive impact on trade, with reduced tariffs facilitating higher export volumes of controllers (HS Code: 8537.10 for control panels and 8542.31 for microcontrollers) from the US to Morocco.
Morocco Invests in Tech Manufacturing, Increasing US Imports
Morocco's new tech manufacturing hub in Casablanca has led to a surge in imports of US-made microcontrollers and electronic control units, as reported by the Moroccan Ministry of Industry.
2023-09-22
Impact: Increased demand for US controllers and microcontrollers (HS Code: 8542.31) strengthens bilateral trade, with potential for long-term partnerships in technology sectors.
Supply Chain Delays Affect US Controller Exports to Morocco
Global supply chain disruptions have temporarily slowed the export of controllers and related components from the US to Morocco, impacting delivery timelines for key industrial projects.
2023-08-30
Impact: Negative short-term impact on trade due to delays, though trade volumes for controllers (HS Code: 8537.10 and 8542.31) are expected to recover with improved logistics.
Policy Updates
US-Morocco FTA Review on Electronics Tariffs
The US and Morocco are reviewing tariff structures under their Free Trade Agreement, with a focus on electronics including controllers and microcontrollers (HS Codes: 8537.10 and 8542.31), aiming to further reduce barriers and enhance trade competitiveness.
