executive_orderEvent Tuesday, May 19, 2026Analyzed

Proclamation: To Implement Certain Provisions in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, and for Other Purposes

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Summary

This proclamation implements provisions of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, extending duty-free treatment under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) through December 31, 2026, including the regional apparel article program and third-country fabric program. It also redesignates Gabon as a beneficiary sub-Saharan African country effective January 1, 2026, and extends preferential tariff treatment for Haiti under the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act (CBERA) through December 31, 2026, with updated percentage limits for apparel imports. The proclamation directs modifications to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) and authorizes agencies to implement these changes.

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Key Takeaways

  • 1.Extension of AGOA duty-free treatment through December 31, 2026 (Section 1).
  • 2.Extension of AGOA regional apparel article program and third-country fabric program through December 31, 2026 (Section 2).
  • 3.Redesignation of Gabon as a beneficiary sub-Saharan African country under AGOA (Section 5).
  • 4.Extension of CBERA duty-free treatment for Haiti through December 31, 2026, with updated apparel import percentage limits (Section 6).
  • 5.Technical correction to HTSUS to reflect prior AGOA extensions (Section 3).

Market Implications

This action provides near-term certainty for apparel and textile importers and retailers sourcing from sub-Saharan Africa and Haiti, supporting supply chain stability and cost predictability through end of 2026.

Full Analysis

This action provides near-term certainty for apparel and textile importers and retailers sourcing from sub-Saharan Africa and Haiti, supporting supply chain stability and cost predictability through end of 2026.

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