Central African Republic Customs Status & U.S. Trade Treatment

At a glance

U.S. trade agreement

None

Average duty rate, August 2026

No duty recorded

Duty on U.S. imports

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U.S. imports / exports

$56K / $208K 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 Central African Republic

These 5 make up 100% of U.S. imports from Central African Republic in the latest month.

1. Other Tropical Wood, Sawn or Chipped Lengthwise HS 440729$55K
2. Estimated Imports of Low-Valued Transactions HS 999995$1K
3. Pineapples, Fresh or Dried HS 080430$0
4. Sulfates, Not Elsewhere Specified or Included HS 283329$0
5. Plastic Tubes, Pipes & Hoses, NESOI HS 391739$0

Top U.S. exports to Central African Republic

These 5 make up 64% of U.S. exports to Central African Republic in the latest month.

1. Civilian Aircraft, Engines, Equipment, and Parts HS 880000$53K
2. Snowmobiles, Golf Carts & Specially Designed Passenger Vehicles HS 870310$22K
3. Low-Value Export Shipments & Canadian Estimated Late Receipts HS 988000$20K
4. Breathing Appliances & Gas Masks (NESOI), Parts & Accessories HS 902000$20K
5. Aluminum Table, Kitchen & Household Articles; Pot Scourers & Polishing Pads HS 761510$18K

Trade overview

The Central African Republic (CAR) is among the world's least-developed economies, and its US trade footprint is correspondingly narrow, concentrated in diamonds, timber, and select agricultural raw materials. CAR diamonds are subject to Kimberley Process Certification Scheme requirements, and importers must ensure that rough diamond shipments are accompanied by a valid KP certificate to comply with US import law. Ongoing internal conflict and limited infrastructure make supply continuity a persistent concern for any sourcing relationship.