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Proclamation 9406

To Take Certain Actions Under the African Growth and Opportunity Act

President Obama revoked Proclamation 9388, which had suspended duty-free treatment for South African agricultural goods under AGOA effective March 15, 2016. The revocation restores duty-free treatment for these goods based on South Africa's actions to come into compliance with AGOA requirements.

Federal Register Open PDF 81 FR 14683

Impact dates

  1. Original suspension of duty-free treatment for South African agricultural goods was to take effect (now revoked before effective date)

Key directives

  • Revoke Proclamation 9388 of January 11, 2016
  • Supersede inconsistent provisions of previous proclamations and Executive Orders

Timeline

Immediate

  • Revocation of Proclamation 9388 takes effect upon signing (March 14, 2016)
  • Duty-free treatment for South African agricultural goods restored

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Timing suggests diplomatic negotiation—revocation issued one day before suspension would take effect
  • Relies on South Africa's continued compliance; re-suspension possible if compliance lapses
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