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This bill, titled the AGOA Extension Act, extends the duty-free treatment for imports from certain African countries under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) until December 31, 2028, and also extends customs user fees until December 31, 2031. The AGOA is a program that allows eligible sub-Saharan African countries to export certain goods to the United States without paying tariffs, aiming to promote economic growth and development in the region. This extension also includes provisions for retroactive application, meaning that imports that would have qualified for duty-free treatment after September 30, 2025, but before the bill's enactment, can still receive that benefit if a request is filed with U.S. Customs and Border Protection within 180 days. Additionally, the bill makes minor adjustments to the duration of certain apparel and third-country fabric programs under AGOA, extending them to the same December 31, 2028 date.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/6500/all-info