United States to Zimbabwe Trade Analysis
for Other, described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions (including mixtures)
Detailed tariff information for Other, described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions (including mixtures) imports
Other, described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions (including mixtures) Tariff Rate
Stable with slight increase in agricultural and textile imports
Special Rates
Preferential Rate
10%
Applicable under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) for qualifying goods from the United States, subject to rules of origin and documentation.
Additional Information
No additional information available.
Last updated: 1 year ago
News and Updates
Recent News
U.S. Increases Import Scrutiny on 'Other' Category Goods from Zimbabwe
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced heightened scrutiny on goods classified under 'Other' as per General Note 15 of the tariff schedule from Zimbabwe, focusing on compliance with documentation and origin rules.
October 15, 2023
Impact: This could lead to delays in customs clearance for Zimbabwean exporters and potential increases in compliance costs, affecting trade volumes in this category.
Zimbabwe Seeks Clarification on U.S. Tariff Classification for Mixed Goods
Zimbabwe’s Ministry of Trade has requested clarification from the U.S. on the classification and tariff treatment of mixtures and 'Other' goods under HS codes pursuant to General Note 15, citing ambiguity in application.
September 22, 2023
Impact: Pending resolution, exporters may face uncertainty, potentially reducing shipments of mixed goods to the U.S. until clearer guidelines are provided.
U.S.-Zimbabwe Trade Meeting Addresses Tariff Discrepancies for 'Other' Goods
During a bilateral trade meeting, officials from the U.S. and Zimbabwe discussed discrepancies in the application of tariffs on 'Other' goods and mixtures under General Note 15, aiming to streamline trade processes.
August 10, 2023
Impact: Positive outcomes from these discussions could enhance trade predictability and boost exports from Zimbabwe in this category.
Policy Updates
U.S. Updates Documentation Requirements for General Note 15 Goods
The U.S. Trade Representative’s office has updated documentation requirements for goods entered under General Note 15, including mixtures and 'Other' categories, mandating detailed origin certificates to prevent misclassification.
Date: October 1, 2023
Zimbabwe Adjusts Export Guidelines for U.S. Tariff Compliance
Zimbabwe’s government issued new export guidelines to align with U.S. tariff provisions under General Note 15, ensuring exporters provide accurate HS code classifications for 'Other' goods and mixtures to avoid penalties.
