Exporters under AGOA to receive refunds for duties paid in lapse period
Manufacturers who exported goods to the United States under the African Growth Opportunity Act (AGOA) will be refunded for duties paid between expiry and extension period of the trade deal. This follows a provision in the Act allowing for retroactive duty refunds paid between September 30 2025 when the preferential trade deal expired and February […] The post Exporters under AGOA to receive…
The African Growth Opportunity Act (AGOA) has provided Kenyan exporters with a valuable trade deal, allowing them to export goods to the United States without the burden of tariff. However, as the deal is set to expire on September 30, 2025, AGOA manufacturers will soon be eligible for refunds on duties paid during the lapse period between the deal's expiry and its enactment.
Trade Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui announced that the Kenyan government is collaborating with the US government to ensure a smooth refund process for eligible exporters. The Ministry will assist manufacturers in submitting requests to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to receive the refunds within the mandated 90-day window.
Kinyanjui welcomed the deal, which is set to run until December 31, 2028, stating that it aligns with Kenya's commitment to supporting local manufacturers and diversifying the country's export portfolio. Textile and apparel are the largest product categories for Kenyan exports under AGOA, accounting for the majority of eligible products.
In 2024 alone, AGOA apparel exports increased by 19% to Ksh 60.6 billion, supporting at least 66,000 direct jobs in Kenya.
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