Zambia’s\u00a0Ambassador to China, Ivan Zyuulu says Beijing’s zero-tariff policy will help African countries expand exports to China, improve Zambia’s trade balance, and support its economic growth and job creation through stronger economic engagement.<\/p>\n
CGTN reports that with effect from May 1st, this year to April 30, 2028 China will grant zero-tariff treatment, in the form of a preferential tariff rate, to 20 African countries that have established diplomatic ties with China and are not classified as the least developed countries.<\/p>\n
The Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council made the announcement that has so far seen a number of countries from Southern and Eastern Africa exporting their goods to China.<\/p>\n
The announcement specified that for products under tariff quotas, only the in-quota tariff rate will be reduced to zero, while the out-of-quota tariff rate will remain unchanged.<\/p>\n
During the two-year implementation period, China will continue to promote the negotiation and signing of the agreement of China-Africa Economic Partnership for Shared Development with relevant African countries, the commission revealed.<\/p>\n
China’s latest move to apply zero-tariff treatment to an additional 20 African nations came after the country had granted zero-tariff treatment on 100 percent of tariff lines since December 1, 2024 for 33 least developed African countries with which it maintains diplomatic relations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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