CORRECTION: Reauthorization of Preferential Trade Legislative Programs — AGOA, HOPE/HELP, and Related PTL Programs
CBP issued a correction notice regarding the reauthorization of several Preferential Trade Legislative (PTL) programs, including the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) and Haiti's HOPE/HELP programs. Importers and trade partners relying on duty-free or reduced-duty treatment under these programs should review the corrected guidance for updated entry procedures or effective dates.
We are reviewing the corrected CSMS in detail to confirm how the reauthorization affects active entries filed under AGOA and HOPE/HELP. Importers sourcing from sub-Saharan Africa or Haiti should contact us immediately to verify their Special Program Indicator (SPI) codes are current and that open entries are not at risk of liquidation at the higher MFN rate.
AI-assisted summary with JFS CHB broker commentary, for awareness only — always verify against the official CBP/USITC/Federal Register notice before acting.