CBP publishes 2027 AGOA apparel quota limits, opening October 1, 2026
CBP title: Information: Quota Bulletin 26-407 2027 African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Limits
What did CBP announce?
CBP published Quota Bulletin 26-407 with the 2027 limits under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). It covers apparel goods under HTSUS Chapter 98 and Chapter 61, 62, 64 and 65 subheadings from designated sub-Saharan African countries that meet AGOA requirements. The quota period runs from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. Entries submitted after 12:01 am local port time and before 08:30 am ET on the opening date receive an 08:30 am entry time, and CBP prorates entries if a group exceeds its limit.
What is Allied's position?
This is a routine quota bulletin, and clients do not need to act. Importers of AGOA apparel who want to claim quota should ask us to review their entries before the October 1, 2026 opening.
General information, not legal advice.
What does the CBP message say?
Quota Bulletin 26-407 2027 African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Limits has been published on our webpage at the following link.
Quota Bulletin 26-407 2027 AGOA Limits https://www.cbp.gov/trade/quota/bulletins/qb-26-407-2027 (https://www.cbp.gov/trade/quota/bulletins/qb-26-407-2027)
Commodity:
Apparel goods as provided for in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), Chapter 98, and Chapter 61, 62, 64, 65 subheadings, from designated sub-Saharan African countries that have satisfied the requirements under the provisions of AGOA.
Quota Period:
October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027
Opening Date:
October 1, 2026
All entries submitted after 12:01 am local port time and prior to 08:30 am Eastern Time (ET) and on the opening date will receive an entry time of 08:30 am for quota qualification purposes. If the total for any HTSUS group exceeds the limit at 08:30 am ET, all accepted entries will be prorated.
Questions regarding this message should be referred to Headquarters Quota and Agriculture Branch at HQQUOTA@cbp.dhs.gov (mailto:HQQUOTA@cbp.dhs.gov).
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