Burma (Myanmar) Customs Status & U.S. Trade Treatment

At a glance

U.S. trade agreement

None

Average duty rate, August 2026

10.37%

Duty on U.S. imports

$4.8M

U.S. imports / exports

$44.6M / $3.6M 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 Burma (Myanmar)

These 5 make up 39% of U.S. imports from Burma (Myanmar) in the latest month.

1. Television, Digital & Video Cameras (NESOI) HS 852589$5.2M
2. Plastic Sheeting & Textile Outer Surface Bags, Cases & Containers (NESOI) HS 420292$4.4M
3. Knitted, Crocheted, Felt, and Lace Headgear; Hairnets HS 650500$2.9M
4. Manmade Fiber Knit Sweaters, Pullovers, Sweatshirts & Vests HS 611030$2.8M
5. Women's & Girls' Woven Synthetic Fiber Dresses HS 620443$2.4M

Top U.S. exports to Burma (Myanmar)

These 5 make up 87% of U.S. exports to Burma (Myanmar) in the latest month.

1. Soybean Oilcake & Other Solid Residues from Soy Oil Extraction HS 230400$2.7M
2. Coin- & Token-Operated Games (Excluding Bowling Equipment) HS 950430$160K
3. X-Ray & Radiation Equipment Components: Generators, Control Panels, Tables & Parts HS 902290$157K
4. Vitamins and Their Derivatives, Unmixed — Other (NESOI) HS 293629$109K
5. Physical & Chemical Analysis Instruments Using Optical Radiation (UV, Visible, IR) — Other HS 902750$73K

Trade overview

Burma (Myanmar) is a Southeast Asian nation with significant natural resources, exporting natural gas, jade and gems, timber, rice, and garments. The country's trade environment has been significantly affected by international sanctions following the 2021 military coup, impacting access to Western markets and financial channels. Trade professionals must conduct thorough sanctions screening and compliance checks before engaging in trade with Burma.