Africa 20 Countries • Zero Import Tariff Policy

May / 13 / 2026
BY Chengye International

Based on Customs General Administration Announcement No. 54 of 2026, the policy officially took effect on May 1, 2026.

1. Policy Highlights

Validity Period: May 1, 2026 – April 30, 2028 (2 years)

Applicable Countries: 20 African non–least developed countries that have diplomatic relations with China

Declaration Key Point: Fill in “30” in the Preferential Trade Agreement Code column

Official System: Dedicated certificate of origin issuing system launched on May 1

 

Africa 20 Countries • Zero Import Tariff Policy

 

2. List of 20 Beneficiary African Countries

Egypt, Botswana, Algeria, Equatorial Guinea, Cape Verde, Ghana, Gabon, Republic of the Congo, Zimbabwe, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Kenya, Libya, Mauritius, Morocco, Namibia, South Africa, Seychelles, Tunisia, Nigeria

Stable shipping routes are available to all the above African countries, solving core pain points of African imports.

3. Origin Criteria for Zero Tariff

Wholly Obtained

Goods wholly obtained or produced in the above African countries (planting, breeding, mining, etc.)

Wholly Origin Materials

Produced entirely using eligible originating materials

Processing with Non–origin Materials

Meet product–specific rules, or regional value content ≥ 40%

4. One–stop Preferential Services by Sincere Logistics

Full Coverage of African Routes

Deep experience in African import and export logistics, stable global routes, full cargo tracking, reliable transit time, no cargo detention.

Professional Customs Service for Zero Tariff

Expertise in new Customs policies, origin qualification review, one–to–one assistance with certificate of origin, compliant declaration, fully eligible for zero tariff to avoid extra costs.

In–house Bonded Warehouse – One–stop Solution

Self–owned bonded warehouse supporting bonded storage, cargo handling and transshipment distribution:

Defer duty payment to ease corporate cash flow pressure

Integrated warehouse and distribution, seamless connection between Customs clearance and storage

Formal bonded supervision, safe and reliable for long–term storage

5. Four Advantages of Choosing Sincere Logistics

Cost Reduction & Efficiency

Fully enjoy zero tariff benefits, eliminate redundant logistics costs

One–stop Service

Full package: international transport + Customs clearance + bonded storage + last–mile delivery

Full Compliance

Proficient in Customs policies, complete formal declaration, no clearance risks

Faster Lead Time

Bonded warehouse adjacent to Qingdao Port, simplified procedures, fast cargo release

Serving Customers Wholeheartedly

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