Stable with minor fluctuations over the past 3 years
Special Rates
Preferential Rate under SADC Trade Protocol
0%
Applicable only if imported under the Southern African Development Community (SADC) agreement with proper documentation and certificate of origin.
Additional Information
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Last updated: 1 year ago
News and Updates
Recent News
US-Zimbabwe Trade Restrictions on Chemical Compounds Tighten
Recent reports indicate that the United States has imposed stricter export controls on chemical compounds, including Salts of pentachlorophenol and 2,4,5-Trichlorophenol, to Zimbabwe due to environmental and safety concerns.
2023-10-15
Impact: This restriction is likely to reduce trade volumes of these chemicals between the US and Zimbabwe, affecting Zimbabwean industries reliant on these compounds for agricultural and industrial applications.
Zimbabwe Seeks Alternative Suppliers for Chlorophenol Compounds
Following tightened US export regulations, Zimbabwean authorities are reportedly in talks with other countries to source Salts of pentachlorophenol and 2,4,5-Trichlorophenol, as trade with the US faces disruptions.
2023-09-22
Impact: This shift could further diminish US-Zimbabwe trade in these specific chemicals, redirecting Zimbabwe's supply chain to other global markets.
Environmental Concerns Impact US-Zimbabwe Chemical Trade
Environmental advocacy groups in the US have raised concerns over the export of hazardous chemicals like 2,4,5-Trichlorophenol to Zimbabwe, prompting discussions on potential trade bans.
2023-08-05
Impact: Increased scrutiny may lead to additional trade barriers, potentially halting exports of these chemicals from the US to Zimbabwe in the near future.
Policy Updates
US Export Control Update on Hazardous Chemicals
The US Department of Commerce has updated its export control list to include stricter regulations on Salts of pentachlorophenol and 2,4,5-Trichlorophenol, requiring special licenses for shipments to Zimbabwe due to environmental and health risks.
Date: 2023-10-01
Zimbabwe Import Policy Adjustment for Chemical Compounds
Zimbabwe's Ministry of Trade and Industry has introduced new import guidelines for hazardous chemicals, including 2,4,5-Trichlorophenol and its salts, mandating stricter safety certifications amid reduced supply from the US.
