Applicable under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) for eligible goods; subject to U.S. Note 15 quantitative limits and certification requirements.
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News and Updates
Recent News
U.S. Expands Trade Agreement with Sao Tome and Principe Under AGOA
The United States has renewed and expanded trade benefits for Sao Tome and Principe under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), focusing on specific quantitative limits as per U.S. note 15 to the relevant HS subchapter.
October 10, 2023
Impact: This expansion is expected to increase duty-free exports from Sao Tome and Principe to the U.S., particularly in agricultural and textile products, boosting bilateral trade volumes.
Sao Tome and Principe Meets U.S. Quantitative Limits for Cocoa Exports
Sao Tome and Principe successfully adhered to the quantitative limits specified in U.S. note 15 for cocoa exports to the United States, ensuring continued preferential trade status.
September 5, 2023
Impact: Compliance with these limits secures market access for Sao Tome and Principe's cocoa industry, stabilizing trade relations and supporting local farmers.
U.S. Trade Representative Reviews Sao Tome and Principe Tariff Quotas
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative conducted a review of tariff-rate quotas under U.S. note 15, impacting specific goods from Sao Tome and Principe.
August 20, 2023
Impact: The review may lead to adjustments in quota allocations, potentially affecting the volume of goods exported under preferential terms.
Policy Updates
Update to U.S. Note 15 Quantitative Limits for AGOA Beneficiaries
The U.S. government updated the quantitative limits specified in U.S. note 15 to the relevant HS subchapter, adjusting allowable import volumes for certain goods from AGOA-eligible countries, including Sao Tome and Principe.
