China to grant zero-tariff treatment to all African countries with diplomatic ties
From May 1, 2026 to April 30, 2028, China will grant zero-tariff treatment, in the form of a preferential tariff rate, to 20 African countries that have established diplomatic ties with China and are not classified as the least developed countries, according to an announcement by..
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China will grant zero-tariff treatment to all African countries with diplomatic ties starting May 1, 2026, expanding the policy to an additional 20 nations.
- This preferential tariff treatment will cover 100 percent of tariff lines for these 20 African countries, not classified as least developed.
- The State Council's Customs Tariff Commission announced the expansion, which builds on existing zero-tariff treatment for 33 least developed African countries since December 1, 2024.
- This move positions China as the first major economy to offer unilateral, full-coverage zero-tariff treatment to all African countries with diplomatic relations.
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