Why Kenyan exporters could get tariff refunds after Agoa lapse

Athi River EPZ in Kenya

Workers at Athi River Export Processing Zone in Kenya.

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Kenyan exporters who shipped goods to the US during the lapse of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) may qualify for tariff refunds, offering relief after months of uncertainty.

The conditional arrangement means traders who exported to the US despite the expiry of Agoa between September 2025 and February 2026 may be reimbursed for the higher taxes levied.