Presented by:
Kara Diallo AGOA Specialist, West Africa Trade and Investment Hub
Online Training Session for Cabo Verde Private Sector
AGOA eligibility criteria and documentation to export
successfully to the U.S.
August 13, 2020
OUTLINE
AGOA Benefit and Eligibility Criteria
Export Documentation
Cabo Verde Exports to the U.S.
Key U.S. Trade Shows for Cabo Verdean products
AGOA Objectives
Promote increased trade and investment between the U.S.
and sub-Saharan African countries.
Promote increased access and opportunities for U.S.
investors and businesses in sub-Saharan Africa.
Promote economic development and reforms in sub-
Saharan Africa.
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Benefits of AGOA
❑AGOA allows more than 6,400 products to benefit duty free treatment.
❑AGOA adds 1,800 products to GSP, including import sensitive products not eligible for GSP.
❑ Examples of Articles ineligible for GSP treatment which can be entered duty free under AGOA if made in a
SSA country:
• Apparel and textiles products
• Some Food products
• Electronic Articles
• Footwear, Handbags, Luggage, Flat Goods, Work Gloves, and Leather Apparel
Tunisia(Not AGOA-
eligible)
Men’s shirts of
man made fiber
Similar characteristics
(quality, price)
$3 FOB
United
States
Export under the Normal
Trade Regime (NTR)
From the HTS Code of the
product (6105.20.20), the
duty rate is 32%
Under AGOA, duty-free
treatment 0%
Price (NTR)
≈
$3.96
Cabo Verde (AGOA-eligible)
Export under
AGOA
Price
(AGOA) =
$3
Men’s shirts of
man made fiber
Requirements for AGOA Benefits
Requires an AGOA Textile Visa arrangement with the U.S. to prevent
illegal transshipment and use of counterfeit documentation, as well
as effective enforcement and verification procedures.
Product must be eligible2
Product must meet requirements of the rules of origin 3
Product must be imported directly in the U.S. 4
Importer must claim AGOA when filling the entry document 5
Country must be eligible1
Eligibility of Products
❑ AGOA product eligibility depends on classification in the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS)
❑ USHTS provisions with special program indicator “D” entitled to AGOA benefits
❑ There are Special rules for textiles products in chapter 98.
AGOA’s Rules of Origin
➢Products wholly manufactured in the exporting country or in one or more AGOA-beneficiary
countries.
“Cumulation of origin” is permitted under AGOA.
➢ Final products incorporating materials sourced from non-AGOA countries are permitted provided
that:
They are substantially transformed in beneficiary country, and;
Cost of local materials + direct cost of processing must >= 35%.
“Bilateral cumulation of origin” is also permitted under AGOA
GROUP SHORT DESCRIPTION HTS
1-AApparel assembled from U.S. fabrics and/or knit-to-shape components, from U.S. yarns. All fabric must be cut in the
United States.9802.00.8042
2-B Apparel assembled from U.S. fabrics and/or knit-to-shape components, from U.S. yarns. All fabric must be cut in the
United States. Apparel is further processed.9819.11.03
3-C Apparel assembled from U.S. fabrics and/or U.S. and SSA knit-to-shape components, from U.S. yarns and sewing
thread. The U.S. fabrics may be cut in SSA, or in SSA and the United States. (809)
9819.11.06
9819.11.30
4-D
Apparel assembled from beneficiary sub-Saharan African country’s fabrics, and/or knit-to-shape components, from
yarns originating either in the U.S. and/or one or more beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries. (Subject to a cap
of 7% of total U.S. apparel imports)9819.11.09
5-E
Apparel assembled or knit-to-shape and assembled, or both, in one or more lesser developed SSA countries
regardless of the country of origin of the fabric or the yarn used to make such articles. (Subject to a cap of 3.5% of
total U.S. apparel imports) 9819.11.12
6-F Knit-to-shape sweaters in chief weight cashmere. 9819.11.15
7-GKnit-to-shape sweaters, 50% or more by weight of wool 21.5 microns or finer.
9819.11.18
8-H Apparel assembled from fabrics or yarns considered as being in short supply in the NAFTA, or designated as not
available in commercial quantities in the United States.9819.11.21
9-IHandloomed fabrics, Handmade articles made of handloomed fabrics, or textile folklore articles - as defined in
bilateral consultations.9819.11.27
0-J Textile and textile articles in Chapters 50-60 and 63 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, originating entirely in one or
more lesser developed beneficiary SSA country.9819.11.3319
Export documents
FOOD STUFF AND OTHERS TEXTILES
Commercial invoice Commercial invoice
Packing list Packing list
Bill of lading (BL) or Way bill Bill of lading (BL) or Way bill
GSP certificate of origin (Form A) AGOA Textile Certificate of origin
FDA prior notice AGOA Visa Stamp for textile
Phyto-sanitary certificate
Other documents as necessary (HACCP,
import permit, etc…)
Invoice requirements
Indicate port of entry
Name and address of importer and exporter
Detailed description of merchandise
Quantities and weights in the units of measure
Purchase price in USD (unit and total)
List all charges (freight, insurance, etc.)
Country of origin
AGOA Textile Certificate of Origin
AGOA Textile Visa Stamp
VISAVisa No: 5CV123456
Grouping: 5
Quantity: 200 Dozen
Gilberto Gomes
____________________
Authorized Government Official
August 10, 2020
• Circular stamp
• Blue ink
• Must appear on the front
of the original commercial
invoice
• One Stamp per grouping
• Must be signed by
authorized government
official
Alcohol products
• Requirements of the Federal Alcohol Administration Act. (Certificate of label approval, Foreign certificates)
• Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) is responsible for administering the Federal Alcohol Administration
Act.
• A Certificate of label approval (ATF form 5100.31) issued by TTB is required by CBP
• This warning must appear on each label : (1) According to the Surgeon General, woman should not drink alcoholic
beverages during pregnancy because of the risk of birth defects. (2) Consumption of alcoholic beverages impairs your
ability to drive a car or operate machinery and may cause health problems.
• Importers of wines and distilled spirits should consult TTB about certificates of origin, identity, age, and proper cellar
treatment
• For import of wine, a Certificate from the producing country Authority or laboratory testifying that the processing
used a proper cellar treatment is required.
Every article of foreign origin must be legibly marked
with the English name of the country of origin prior to
shipment unless an exception from marking is
provided
Purpose is to inform the ultimate purchaser in the
United States of the country in which the imported
article was made
Country of Origin marking
Cabo Verde Exports to the U.S.
10 products exported from Cabo Verde to U.S.
# Product Value in USD
1 Tunas and skipjack, whole or in pieces, but not minced, in oil, in airtight containers 1,606,424
2 Rum and tafia, in containers each holding not over 4 liters, valued over $3/proof liter 252,946
3 Seats (o/than chairs) nesoi, and Chairs nesoi, w/wooden frames, upholstered 215,478
4 Tunas and skipjack, not in oil, in airtight containers, n/o 7 kg, not of U.S. possessions 210,882
5 Bread, pastry, cake, biscuit and similar baked products nesoi, and puddings 156,939
6 Liqueurs and cordials 74,432
7 Prepared or preserved mackerel, whole or in pieces, but not minced 69,168
8 Sardines, sardinella, brisling or sprats, skinned or boned, in oil, in airtight containers 61,600
9 Milk & cream, concen, sweetened, in powder, granules or other solid forms 50,021
10 Corn (maize) flour 32,741
KEY TRADE SHOWS IN U.S.
• Leading trade event for seafood buyers in every market
category including retail, restaurant, catering,
foodservice and processing.
• Exhibition, special events, conferences, media coverage.
• Provide a marketplace for reaching seafood buyers and
processors in the U.S. and North American market.
SEAFOOD EXPO NORTH AMERICA
• One of the biggest events in the USA and services
large distribution houses and their members.
• The WSWA Convention is the premier event where
distributors seek out new and exciting beverage
products in the wine & spirits industry.
WINE & SPIRITS WHOLESALER CONVENTION
KEY TRADE SHOWS IN U.S.
. Held in New York in January and August, Artisan
Resource at NY NOW is a production-sourcing venue
for overseas artisan enterprises to showcase their
products and export production capabilities.
FANCY FOOD SHOW ARTISAN RESSOURCE
Connect with buyers from every major food/beverage
buying channel in the U.S. and abroad.
Major companies represented include Amazon,
Compass Group, Costco Wholesale, Kroger, Sodexo,
Target, The Fresh Market, Trader Joe's, Wal-Mart, Whole
Foods Market, and Williams Sonoma.
The Trade Hub’s AGOA Support Strategy #1: Assist West African countries in implementing the AGOA textile visa system
• Assist Governments to implement the AGOA textile visa
• Training of AGOA visa signatories (Customs)
Strategy #2: Provide information and create awareness about AGOA and U.S import requirements
• Provide online resources on the Trade Hub Website: Guides, presentations, video from our experts, etc.
• Collaborate with U.S. Embassies and private sector institutions in organizing the AGOA awareness Workshops.
Strategy #3: Promote and assist West African businesses in exporting to the U.S market
• Provide AGOA Services to individual companies
• Promote Export ready companies via the Trade Hub’s website
• Specific Technical Assistance (TA) to businesses based on their needs: FDA compliance, market linkages, packaging and labelling requirements, logistics, etc.
• Organize buyer-seller events where we will invite potential U.S. buyers to visit companies in West Africa and place their orders.
For More Information
www.agoa.info
www.cbp.gov
www.fda.gov
www.ttb.gov
www.westafricatradehub.com
www.westafricatradehub.com @westafricahub
