United States terminates AGOA customs benefits for Ethiopia, Guinea, and Mali
Ethiopia, Guinea, and Mali will no longer receive preferential customs benefits under the African Growth Opportunity Act (AGOA).
Ethiopia, Guinea, and Mali will no longer receive preferential customs benefits
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) today issued a release reflecting the determination that Ethiopia, Guinea, and Mali will no longer receive preferential customs benefits under the African Growth Opportunity Act (AGOA).
CBP stated that the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) will be modified accordingly.
CBP also stated despite the on-going disruption in the supply chain and possible implications for the date of arrival, date of entry, and corresponding date of duty calculation, this AGOA termination was not being extended.
Read CSMS #50574517 (January 3, 2022)
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