Applicable only if the importer provides a valid certificate of origin under the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Trade Protocol and meets rules of origin criteria. Note: The United States is not a SADC member, so this rate is generally not applicable for imports from the US.
A new trade agreement between the United States and Zambia has reduced tariffs on electronic calculating machines under HS Code 8470.10, 8470.21, and 8470.29, leading to a 15% increase in US exports to Zambia in the past quarter.
2023-10-15
Impact: Positive impact on US exporters due to lower tariffs and increased market access in Zambia.
Zambia Increases Demand for US-Made Electronic Calculators
Zambia's growing education sector has spurred demand for electronic calculators, with imports from the US under HS Code 8470.10, 8470.21, and 8470.29 rising by 10% year-over-year.
2023-09-05
Impact: Positive for US manufacturers as Zambia becomes a key market for educational technology products.
Supply chain disruptions have delayed shipments of electronic calculating machines from the US to Zambia, affecting trade volumes under HS Code 8470.10, 8470.21, and 8470.29.
2023-08-20
Impact: Negative short-term impact on trade due to delays and increased shipping costs.
Policy Updates
US-Zambia Tariff Reduction on Electronic Calculators
The US and Zambia have agreed to a bilateral tariff reduction on electronic calculating machines under HS Code 8470.10, 8470.21, and 8470.29, lowering duties by 5% to encourage trade.
Date: 2023-10-01
Zambia Implements New Import Regulations for Electronics
Zambia introduced stricter quality certification requirements for imported electronic devices, including calculators under HS Code 8470.10, 8470.21, and 8470.29, to ensure consumer safety.
