Belize Customs Status & U.S. Trade Treatment

At a glance

U.S. trade agreement

None

Average duty rate, August 2026

17.49%

Duty on U.S. imports

$690K

U.S. imports / exports

$5.3M / $55.4M 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 Belize

These 5 make up 94% of U.S. imports from Belize in the latest month.

1. Raw Cane Sugar, Solid Form, Without Added Flavoring or Coloring, NESOI HS 170114$2.6M
2. Frozen Rock Lobster and Other Sea Crawfish HS 030611$2.0M
3. US-Origin Articles Exported & Returned Without Advancement HS 980100$164K
4. Sauces, Mixed Condiments & Seasonings (Other) HS 210390$156K
5. Fresh or Chilled Yellowfin Tuna HS 030232$66K

Top U.S. exports to Belize

These 5 make up 50% of U.S. exports to Belize in the latest month.

1. Petroleum Oils & Bituminous Mineral Oils (Non-Crude, Non-Biodiesel) HS 271019$8.1M
2. Light Petroleum Oils & Preparations (Not Containing Biodiesel) HS 271012$8.0M
3. Civilian Aircraft, Engines, Equipment, and Parts HS 880000$5.2M
4. Low-Value Export Shipments & Canadian Estimated Late Receipts HS 988000$4.3M
5. Passenger Cars with Spark-Ignition Engine, Over 1,500 cc to 3,000 cc HS 870323$2.2M

Trade overview

Belize is a small Central American nation with a trade profile centered on agricultural exports including sugar, citrus, bananas, and marine products. Unlike its Central American neighbors, Belize is not a party to CAFTA-DR but benefits from the Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI), which provides preferential US market access for many goods. Belize is also a member of CARICOM, influencing its regional trade relationships.