Afghanistan Customs Status & U.S. Trade Treatment

At a glance

U.S. trade agreement

None

Average duty rate, August 2026

1.55%

Duty on U.S. imports

$26K

U.S. imports / exports

$1.7M / $5.4M a month

Agreements per the U.S. Trade Representative; customs territory per the European Commission. Duty is what the Census Bureau calculates for the month, not what was paid; a product's rate can differ widely from the country average.

Top U.S. imports from Afghanistan

These 5 make up 67% of U.S. imports from Afghanistan in the latest month.

1. Knotted Wool & Fine Animal Hair Carpets and Floor Coverings HS 570110$462K
2. Saffron HS 091020$348K
3. Figs, Fresh or Dried HS 080420$177K
4. Dried Apricots HS 081310$72K
5. Dried Grapes, Including Raisins HS 080620$70K

Top U.S. exports to Afghanistan

These 5 make up 99% of U.S. exports to Afghanistan in the latest month.

1. Food Preparations, Not Elsewhere Specified HS 210690$5.0M
2. Perfumes and Toilet Waters HS 330300$97K
3. Low-Value Export Shipments & Canadian Estimated Late Receipts HS 988000$95K
4. Certified Reference Materials HS 382290$89K
5. Dental Cements and Other Dental Fillings HS 300640$26K

Trade overview

Afghanistan is a landlocked country in Central/South Asia whose trade environment has been severely impacted by decades of conflict and, since August 2021, by the Taliban's return to governance, which has triggered international sanctions and suspension of foreign aid. The country's primary exports include dried fruits, nuts, carpets, medicinal plants, and precious stones, while it relies heavily on imports of food, fuel, machinery, and consumer goods. Key transit routes run through Pakistan and Iran, and Afghanistan is a member of the South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA).