AGOA Exporter Toolkit

Find resources on US market entry strategies as well as sector-specific information and studies

Bilateral US-Africa AGOA trade data, covering all AGOA beneficiary countries. 

Available in the AGOA.info Data Center

AGOA provides duty-free access to the US market for qualifying apparel exports from Africa. 

Read more here on the Rules of Origin. 

A selection of exporter toolkit web resources related to AGOA, including US embassies, regulatory authorities, African chambers of business, resources, videos...

AGOA eligible products

View the searchable database of AGOA eligible products.

*NEW: Now with AGOA/GSP differentiation and US import tariffs (normal tariff relations)

View and download a selection of infographics and brochures on AGOA-related topics... [includes various 2021/2022 Updates and new Guides]

2021 AGOA Forum events are taking place during October 2021 (the 2020 Forum had to be cancelled, while the previous Forum took place in Abidjan in August 2019). 

The 2021 CSO Event will took place in Miami and virtually, followed by the Private Sector and 19th AGOA Ministerial Forum during October 2021 in Washington, DC. The 2023 AGOA Forum is set to be hosted by South Africa.

The United States will pursue four objectives in sub-Saharan Africa. Download the strategy here. Read a transcript of Secretary Antony Blinken's speech here. 

GSP country review hearings - South Africa. Download the related documents and submissions. 

January 2020. 

National AGOA Strategies

Download and view the completed national AGOA Strategies, including recent relaunches. 

Rules on importing goods into the US at less than fair value can be important considerations for traders using AGOA. 

The proposed United States - Kenya Free Trade Agreement: Track developments and view related resources.  

AGOA Frequently Asked Questions

See a selection of questions and answers around AGOA

Information and additional links to US import quotas and fill rates. 

Sector data: Automotive sector trade under AGOA preferences