HEADLINE: Fragmented trade policies hindered intra-African economic integration and growth.
Tariff elimination on 90% of goods over 5-10 years; rules of origin; NTB elimination
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