Announcement
28 Apr 2026
In April 2026, the Chinese government announced the implementation of a zero-tariff policy for 20 African countries with which it has diplomatic relations and that are not classified as least developed countries (LDCs).
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Number of interventions
3
0 certainly harmful
0 likely harmful
3 liberalising
List of interventions
Implementation date
01 May 2026
Revocation date:
30 Apr 2028
Announced: 28 Apr 2026
Import tariff
In force
Recent update from 28 Apr 2026:
On 28 April 2026, the Chinese State Council Customs Tariff Commission announced, through Shuiweihuigonggao 2026/5, the implementation of zero-tariff treatment for imports originating from 20 Africa...
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Announced: 28 Apr 2026
Import tariff
In force
Recent update from 30 Apr 2026:
On 28 April 2026, the Chinese State Council Customs Tariff Commission announced, through Shuiweihuigonggao 2026/5, the implementation of zero-tariff treatment for imports originating from 20 Africa...
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Announced: 28 Apr 2026
Import tariff
In force
Recent update from 30 Apr 2026:
On 28 April 2026, the Chinese State Council Customs Tariff Commission announced, through Shuiweihuigonggao 2026/5, the implementation of zero-tariff treatment for imports originating from 20 Africa...
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Liberalising Trade Policy Measures
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Published: 04 Sep 2024
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