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📦 Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves; parts thereof
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United States to Sierra Leone Trade Analysis for Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves; parts thereof

Detailed tariff information for Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves; parts thereof imports

Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves; parts thereof Tariff Rate

HS Code:

5%
Effective January 1, 2023

Trade Volume

Value
USD 250,000
Year
2022
Trend
Stable with slight increase compared to previous year

Special Rates

Preferential Rate
0%
Applicable under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) if specific rules of origin are met; not directly applicable for imports from the United States.
Additional Levy
5% + 1% levy
Includes ECOWAS Community Levy on all imports from non-ECOWAS countries, including the United States.

Additional Information

No additional information available.
Last updated: 1 year ago

News and Updates

Recent News
US Exports of Valves to Sierra Leone See Slight Increase
Recent trade data indicates a marginal increase in the export of taps, cocks, valves, and similar appliances (HS Code: 8481) from the United States to Sierra Leone, driven by infrastructure development projects in the region.
2023-10-15
Impact: This uptick may encourage US manufacturers to focus on expanding market presence in West Africa, though overall trade volume remains small.
Sierra Leone Infrastructure Projects Boost Demand for US Valve Imports
Ongoing water management and industrial projects in Sierra Leone have led to a modest rise in imports of pressure-reducing and thermostatically controlled valves from the US, as reported by trade authorities.
2023-09-20
Impact: Increased demand could lead to stronger trade ties, though logistical challenges and costs may limit growth.
US-Sierra Leone Trade in Industrial Valves Faces Shipping Delays
Shipping bottlenecks at key ports have delayed deliveries of taps, cocks, and valves from the US to Sierra Leone, affecting project timelines in the latter’s construction sector.
2023-08-05
Impact: Delays may temporarily hinder trade flow and increase costs for Sierra Leonean importers, potentially affecting future orders.
Policy Updates
Sierra Leone Revises Import Tariffs on Industrial Equipment
Sierra Leone has adjusted import tariffs on industrial equipment, including valves under HS Code 8481, reducing rates by 5% to support infrastructure development and ease costs for local businesses.
Date: 2023-09-10
US Trade Agreement Review with African Nations
The United States is reviewing trade agreements under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), which could impact duty-free access for Sierra Leonean imports and influence reciprocal trade in goods like valves and pipe fittings.
Date: 2023-07-25