Trade partner
U.S. Imports
$318.1M
August 2026
U.S. Exports
$2.4B
August 2026
Trade surplus
$2.0B
August 2026 · U.S. exports more than it imports
In August 2026 the United States imported $318.1M from Hong Kong and exported $2.4B to it, across 1,595 imported product categories.
Over the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $2.5B from Hong Kong and exported $47.6B to it. In August 2026, the U.S. ran a monthly goods trade surplus of $2.0B with Hong Kong, exporting 7.4× as much as it imported. Compared with August 2025, U.S. goods imports from Hong Kong in August 2026 (preliminary) were 281% higher, and exports to Hong Kong were 23% higher. U.S. goods imports from Hong Kong of $318.1M in August 2026 ran 13% above the year-to-date monthly average of $281.4M.
Hong Kong has historically been treated as a separate customs territory from mainland China under US trade law, though this status has been subject to significant policy changes following the 2020 National Security Law. The US revoked Hong Kong's special trade status in 2020, meaning Hong Kong-origin goods no longer receive preferential treatment distinct from Chinese goods, and export controls have been tightened. Trade professionals must carefully assess country-of-origin determinations and applicable export licensing requirements for shipments involving Hong Kong.
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The US revoked Hong Kong's special trade status in 2020 via Executive Order 13936. Hong Kong-origin goods are now treated the same as Chinese-origin goods for most trade purposes, including tariffs under Section 301.
The Commerce Department eliminated license exceptions for Hong Kong that were previously available for China, meaning exports to Hong Kong now require the same licenses as exports to mainland China for controlled items under the EAR.
Goods transshipped through Hong Kong without substantial transformation retain their original country of origin. CBP scrutinizes Hong Kong transshipments closely to prevent circumvention of China-origin tariffs, and importers should maintain robust supply chain documentation.
The top U.S. imports from Hong Kong are US-Origin Articles Exported & Returned Without Advancement, US Articles Exported & Returned After Advancement… and Gold and Platinum Jewelry and Parts Thereof, by value in the latest month.
| Rank | Product | Import value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | US-Origin Articles Exported & Returned Without AdvancementChapter 98 · Special Classification Provisions | $206.8M |
| 2 | US Articles Exported & Returned After Advancement or Improvement Abroad | $16.7M |
| 3 | $12.6M | |
| 4 | $6.0M | |
| 5 | $5.0M | |
| 6 | Estimated Imports of Low-Valued TransactionsChapter 99 · Special Import Reporting Provisions | $4.2M |
| 7 | $3.8M | |
| 8 | $3.8M | |
| 9 | $2.6M | |
| 10 | $2.3M |
| Rank | Product | Export value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Civilian Aircraft, Engines, Equipment, and PartsChapter 88 · Aircraft, Spacecraft & Parts | $256.8M |
| 2 | $237.3M | |
| 3 | $117.9M | |
| 4 | $114.6M | |
| 5 | $98.6M | |
| 6 | $94.5M | |
| 7 | $78.9M | |
| 8 | $74.6M | |
| 9 | $58.0M | |
| 10 | Low-Value Export Shipments & Canadian Estimated Late ReceiptsChapter 98 · Special Classification Provisions | $50.9M |
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Annual data from BEA | 2025
Services Exports
$16.9B
Services Imports
$15.5B