Cayman Islands Customs Status & U.S. Trade Treatment

At a glance

U.S. trade agreement

None

Average duty rate, August 2026

0.02%

Duty on U.S. imports

$2K

U.S. imports / exports

$6.4M / $145.5M 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 Cayman Islands

These 5 make up 96% of U.S. imports from Cayman Islands in the latest month.

1. Machines for Reception, Conversion, Transmission or Regeneration of Voice, Images, or Data HS 851762$2.9M
2. US-Origin Articles Exported & Returned Without Advancement HS 980100$2.8M
3. Estimated Imports of Low-Valued Transactions HS 999995$191K
4. Copper Waste and Scrap HS 740400$126K
5. Ferrous Waste and Scrap, Not Elsewhere Specified HS 720449$97K

Top U.S. exports to Cayman Islands

These 5 make up 54% of U.S. exports to Cayman Islands in the latest month.

1. Low-Value Export Shipments & Canadian Estimated Late Receipts HS 988000$27.3M
2. Civilian Aircraft, Engines, Equipment, and Parts HS 880000$23.6M
3. Petroleum Oils & Bituminous Mineral Oils (Non-Crude, Non-Biodiesel) HS 271019$15.0M
4. Nonmonetary Gold, Unwrought (Non-Powder) HS 710812$8.4M
5. Light Petroleum Oils & Preparations (Not Containing Biodiesel) HS 271012$4.4M

Trade overview

The Cayman Islands is a British Overseas Territory in the western Caribbean, widely recognized as a major offshore financial center. Trade flows are heavily import-dependent, with the territory relying on goods from the US, UK, and regional suppliers to support its tourism and financial services economy. Exporters should note that the Cayman Islands has no income tax or customs duty on most re-exported goods, making it a notable transshipment point.