Brazil Customs Status & U.S. Trade Treatment

At a glance

U.S. trade agreement

None

Average duty rate, August 2026

12.09%

Duty on U.S. imports

$423.3M

U.S. imports / exports

$3.6B / $5.4B 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 Brazil

These 5 make up 37% of U.S. imports from Brazil in the latest month.

1. Crude Petroleum & Bituminous Mineral Oils HS 270900$699.1M
2. US-Origin Articles Exported & Returned Without Advancement HS 980100$181.4M
3. Airplanes & Aircraft, Unladen Weight 2,000–15,000 kg HS 880230$162.3M
4. Frozen Boneless Bovine Meat HS 020230$161.8M
5. Green (Unroasted), Non-Decaffeinated Coffee HS 090111$133.6M

Top U.S. exports to Brazil

These 5 make up 42% of U.S. exports to Brazil in the latest month.

1. Petroleum Oils & Bituminous Mineral Oils (Non-Crude, Non-Biodiesel) HS 271019$852.3M
2. Civilian Aircraft, Engines, Equipment, and Parts HS 880000$836.5M
3. Light Petroleum Oils & Preparations (Not Containing Biodiesel) HS 271012$257.7M
4. Immunological Products in Measured Doses or for Retail Sale HS 300215$168.7M
5. Crude Petroleum & Bituminous Mineral Oils HS 270900$152.1M

Trade overview

Brazil is the largest economy in Latin America and a top global exporter of soybeans, iron ore, crude petroleum, beef, poultry, and sugar. The United States and Brazil do not have a comprehensive free trade agreement, though both countries are engaged in ongoing trade and investment framework discussions. Brazil is a founding member of Mercosur, and the EU–Mercosur trade agreement, if ratified, would significantly affect Brazil's trade flows.