US HB6500

Extends duty-free treatment under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) from September 30, 2025 to December 31, 2028 for eligible sub-Saharan African countries

Extends the Regional Apparel Article Program from 21 to 24 succeeding years and the Third-Country Fabric Program through December 31, 2028

Provides retroactive application for imports made between September 30, 2025 and the enactment date, allowing reliquidation of duties with refunds paid within 90 days without interest

Requires requests for retroactive refunds to be filed with U.S. Customs and Border Protection within 180 days of enactment

Extends customs user fees and merchandise processing fees from September 30, 2031 to December 31, 2031