AfCFTA Protocol on Trade in Goods

HEADLINE: Fragmented trade policies hindered intra-African economic integration and growth.

Key Obligations

Tariff elimination on 90% of goods over 5-10 years; rules of origin; NTB elimination

Penalty Ranges

Suspension of preferences; dispute settlement

Mandatory Deadline: Trading under AfCFTA commenced 2021; tariff schedules rolling

Affected HS Codes: All HS chapters

Issuing Authority: African Union / AfCFTA Secretariat

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