United States to Sudan Trade Analysis
for Centrifuges, including centrifugal dryers; filtering or purifying machinery and apparatus, for liquids or gases; parts thereof
Detailed tariff information for Centrifuges, including centrifugal dryers; filtering or purifying machinery and apparatus, for liquids or gases; parts thereof imports
Centrifuges, including centrifugal dryers; filtering or purifying machinery and apparatus, for liquids or gases; parts thereof Tariff Rate
Stable with slight increase due to demand for industrial machinery in Sudan.
Special Rates
Preferential Rate
0%
Applicable under specific humanitarian or development projects with prior approval from the Sudanese Ministry of Finance.
Additional Information
No additional information available.
Last updated: 1 year ago
News and Updates
Recent News
US Imposes Restrictions on Machinery Exports to Sudan Amid Conflict
The United States has tightened export controls on various machinery, including centrifuges and filtering equipment (HS Code 8421), to Sudan due to ongoing civil conflict and concerns over dual-use technology.
2023-10-15
Impact: This restriction is likely to significantly reduce the trade volume of centrifuges and related machinery from the US to Sudan, affecting industries reliant on such equipment for liquid and gas purification.
Sudan Faces Shortages of Industrial Filtering Machinery Amid US Sanctions
Reports indicate that Sudan is experiencing shortages of critical industrial equipment, including centrifugal dryers and purifying machinery, due to US sanctions limiting trade under HS Code 8421.
2023-09-20
Impact: The shortage may disrupt Sudan's industrial and agricultural processing sectors, increasing costs and potentially driving demand for alternative suppliers outside the US.
US Commerce Department Reviews Export Licenses for Sudan Machinery Trade
The US Department of Commerce announced a review of export licenses for machinery, including centrifuges and filtering apparatus, to Sudan to ensure compliance with national security and foreign policy objectives.
2023-08-05
Impact: Pending approvals could delay or halt shipments of these goods, creating uncertainty for US exporters and Sudanese importers in the short term.
Policy Updates
US Updates Export Control List for Sudan
The US Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) added stricter licensing requirements for exports of machinery under HS Code 8421 to Sudan, citing concerns over potential military end-use amid the ongoing conflict.
Date: 2023-10-10
Sudan Added to US Entity List for Specific Machinery Imports
The US Department of Commerce placed certain Sudanese entities on the Entity List, requiring special licenses for the import of industrial machinery, including centrifuges and filtering equipment, from the US.
