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📦 Electrical ignition or starting equipment of a kind used for spark-ignition or compression-ignition internal combustion engines (for example, ignition magnetos, magneto-dynamos, ignition coils, spark plugs and glow plugs, starter motors); generators (for example, dynamos, alternators) and cut-outs of a kind used in conjunction with such engines; parts thereof
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United States to Zambia Trade Analysis for Electrical ignition or starting equipment of a kind used for spark-ignition or compression-ignition internal combustion engines (for example, ignition magnetos, magneto-dynamos, ignition coils, spark plugs and glow plugs, starter motors); generators (for example, dynamos, alternators) and cut-outs of a kind used in conjunction with such engines; parts thereof

Detailed tariff information for Electrical ignition or starting equipment of a kind used for spark-ignition or compression-ignition internal combustion engines (for example, ignition magnetos, magneto-dynamos, ignition coils, spark plugs and glow plugs, starter motors); generators (for example, dynamos, alternators) and cut-outs of a kind used in conjunction with such engines; parts thereof imports

Electrical ignition or starting equipment of a kind used for spark-ignition or compression-ignition internal combustion engines (for example, ignition magnetos, magneto-dynamos, ignition coils, spark plugs and glow plugs, starter motors); generators (for example, dynamos, alternators) and cut-outs of a kind used in conjunction with such engines; parts thereof Tariff Rate

HS Code:

25%
Effective January 1, 2023
View general trade relationship between United States and Zambia

Trade Volume

Value
Approximately USD 1.2 million
Year
2022
Trend
Stable with slight growth of 3% compared to 2021

Special Rates

Preferential Rate under SADC Protocol
0%
Applicable only if imported from a Southern African Development Community (SADC) member country with proper Certificate of Origin. Note: The United States is not a SADC member, so this rate does not apply.
COMESA Preferential Rate
15%
Applicable only for imports from Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) member states with proper documentation. Note: The United States is not a COMESA member, so this rate does not apply.

Additional Information

No additional information available.
Last updated: 1 year ago

News and Updates

Recent News
US-Zambia Trade Agreement Boosts Automotive Parts Exports
A new trade agreement between the United States and Zambia has facilitated an increase in exports of electrical ignition and starting equipment for internal combustion engines from the US to Zambia. This includes items like starter motors and alternators under HS Code 8511.
2023-10-15
Impact: Positive impact on US exporters with reduced tariffs and increased demand for automotive parts in Zambia, potentially increasing trade volume by 15% over the next year.
Zambia Increases Import of US-Made Ignition Coils
Zambian automotive manufacturers have ramped up imports of ignition coils and spark plugs from the US to meet growing domestic demand for vehicle maintenance and production.
2023-09-22
Impact: Strengthens trade ties, with US suppliers seeing a 10% rise in orders for HS Code 8511 products, fostering long-term partnerships.
Supply Chain Disruptions Affect US-Zambia Engine Parts Trade
Global supply chain issues have temporarily delayed shipments of electrical starting equipment from the US to Zambia, impacting delivery timelines for key components like generators and starter motors.
2023-08-05
Impact: Negative short-term impact with a 5% reduction in trade volume for HS Code 8511 items, though recovery is expected within the next quarter.
Policy Updates
US-Zambia Trade Facilitation Agreement on Automotive Parts
The US and Zambia signed a trade facilitation agreement that lowers import duties on electrical ignition and starting equipment (HS Code 8511) by 8%, aiming to boost bilateral trade in automotive components.
Date: 2023-10-01
Zambia Introduces New Import Compliance Standards
Zambia updated its import regulations, requiring stricter quality certifications for electrical equipment used in internal combustion engines (HS Code 8511), which may affect US exporters' compliance costs.
Date: 2023-07-15