As of Friday, April 18, 2025, here's an update on tariffs related to Angola: Angola's General Tariff Regime: Angola's Customs Tariff Regime was updated in August 2018. Import duties currently average around 10.9%, with a range from 2% to 50%. Higher import duties are applied to sectors where Angola aims to develop domestic production, such as: Coffee: 23.3% (based on 2014 WTO analysis, a more recent specific rate wasn't found but the focus on domestic production likely keeps it high).   Beverages: 43.7% (based on 2014 data, potentially higher now as beverages were highlighted for domestic production). Fruits and Vegetables: 43.3% (similarly based on older data but indicative of protection for local agriculture). Fish and Fish Products: 25.3%. Sugar: 18.6%. Cereals: 17.3%. Wood: 17%. Raw materials face a higher average import tax of 20.5%, while finished products average 10.5%. Other fees associated with imports include: General Customs fee: 2%.   Brokerage Fee: 0.5% to 2% (average).   Port Fees: $90 for a 20' container, $153 for a 40' container. Terminal Handling Port Fees: up to $278 per 20' container or $473 per 40' container.   Stamp Duty: 1%.   A Value Added Tax (VAT) of 14% has been implemented in Angola, replacing the Consumption Tax.   United States Tariffs on Goods from Angola: The United States has recently imposed a 10% baseline tariff on imports from most countries, including Angola, effective April 5, 2025. Additionally, "reciprocal tariffs" were announced, with a rate of 32% specifically for Angola. However, the implementation of this 32% reciprocal tariff for Angola has been delayed until July 9, 2025 (originally scheduled for April 9th or 10th). So, currently, Angolan goods entering the U.S. are subject to the 10% baseline tariff. Minimal Impact Expected by Angola: An Angolan economist suggests that the U.S. tariffs will have a minimal impact on Angola because its primary export to the U.S. is oil, which is reportedly exempt. The U.S. is no longer Angola's main oil customer, with most exports going to Asia.   AGOA Benefits: Angola is eligible for preferential trade benefits under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), which provides duty-free status for qualifying goods. Key exports benefiting from AGOA are predominantly oil, along with some diamonds and wood. Goods qualify for AGOA preferences if they are a product of Angola with at least 35% local content for non-textile goods.   Angola's Trade Policy: Angola is working to diversify its economy away from oil and diamonds towards sectors like agriculture, services, fisheries, and manufacturing.   The country is preparing a Trade Policy Framework with the assistance of UNCTAD to support this economic transformation. Angola is a member of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) but is not part of the Southern African Customs Union (SACU).   Angola joined the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 1996 and signed the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), although it hasn't yet ratified it.   The U.S. and Angola have a Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) signed in 2009 to promote greater trade and investment.   Recent Trade Dispute with the U.S.: The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has recently labeled Angola's announced restrictions on beef, pork, and poultry imports (starting July 31, 2025) as "unfair trade practices." In 2024, U.S. poultry exports to Angola were valued at $136 million.   In summary, while the U.S. has announced a 32% reciprocal tariff on Angola, its implementation is delayed until July 9, 2025. Currently, a 10% baseline tariff applies to most Angolan goods entering the U.S. However, Angola benefits from AGOA, particularly for its oil exports. Angola is also focused on diversifying its economy and is navigating its trade relationships and policies on both regional and international levels.