Stable with no significant increase or decrease in recent years
Special Rates
Preferential Rate
0%
Applicable under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) for eligible goods from the United States, subject to compliance with rules of origin and documentation.
Additional Information
No additional information available.
Last updated: 1 year ago
News and Updates
Recent News
Limited Trade Activity for Flax Products Between US and Sao Tome and Principe
Recent trade data indicates minimal to no recorded trade of flax, broken, scutched, hackled, or otherwise processed but not spun (HS Code: 5301.30) between the United States and Sao Tome and Principe. Analysts note that this is due to the lack of flax production in Sao Tome and Principe and limited demand in the US for such imports from this region.
2023-10-15
Impact: No significant impact on trade as this commodity is not a major export or import item between the two countries.
US Trade Focus Remains on Larger Flax Suppliers
The United States continues to source processed flax products primarily from countries like Canada and Belgium, with no notable trade developments involving Sao Tome and Principe for HS Code 5301.30. Market reports suggest negligible interest in establishing trade routes with smaller African nations for this commodity.
2023-09-20
Impact: Trade remains unaffected as Sao Tome and Principe is not a key player in the flax market.
Sao Tome and Principe Agricultural Exports Exclude Flax Products
A review of Sao Tome and Principe’s export portfolio shows a focus on cocoa, coffee, and palm oil, with no evidence of flax cultivation or processing for export under HS Code 5301.30. Trade discussions with the US do not include this commodity.
2023-08-05
Impact: No impact on US-Sao Tome and Principe trade relations for flax products due to the absence of production or export activity.
Policy Updates
No Specific Policy Updates for Flax Trade Between US and Sao Tome and Principe
There are no recent policy updates or trade agreements specifically addressing flax products (HS Code: 5301.30) between the United States and Sao Tome and Principe. General trade policies under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) apply, but flax is not a focus commodity.
