Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027
To extend duty-free treatment provided with respect to imports from certain countries in Africa under the African Growth and Opportunity Act, to extend customs user fees, and for other purposes.
This bill, HB6500, aims to extend duty-free treatment for imports from certain African countries under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). It also seeks to extend customs user fees and includes other provisions. The bill was introduced on December 9, 2025, and it has moved through several stages in the legislative process.
The bill will primarily affect businesses that import goods from eligible African countries by keeping them exempt from certain import taxes. This can make goods cheaper and more competitive in the U.S. market. Customs user fees will also be extended, affecting the costs associated with processing imported goods. The bill has already been passed and signed into law as Public Law No: 119-103.
HB6500 was introduced on December 9, 2025, and has since been reported, engrossed, and enrolled. It was passed by both the House and the Senate on September 1, 2026, and signed by the President on September 2, 2026. Key steps include the House agreeing to Senate amendments and the bill being presented to the President.
