African Fabrics Get Paper Trail Extension: AGOA Certificates Roll On
Published Date: 9/29/2025
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection is extending the paperwork needed for the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Textile Certificate of Origin. This means businesses involved in importing textiles from eligible African countries will keep using the same form to prove where their products come from. No new fees or big changes, just a smooth continuation to keep trade flowing through 2024 and beyond.
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AGOA Textile Origin Form Extended
If you import textiles from AGOA-eligible African countries, U.S. Customs and Border Protection is extending the existing AGOA Textile Certificate of Origin so you will keep using the same form to prove where products come from. The notice says there are no new fees or big changes, and the extension is intended to keep trade flowing through 2024 and beyond.
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