Democratic Republic of the Congo Customs Status & U.S. Trade Treatment
Last updated: August 2026 dataDemocratic Republic of the Congo has no free trade agreement with the United States. In August 2026, U.S. imports from Democratic Republic of the Congo carried $11 of duty, an average duty rate of 0.00%.
At a glance
- U.S. trade agreement
- None
- Average duty rate, August 2026
- 0.00%
- Duty on U.S. imports
- $11
- U.S. imports / exports
- $744.7M / $23.8M 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 Democratic Republic of the Congo
These 5 make up 100% of U.S. imports from Democratic Republic of the Congo in the latest month.
- Refined Copper Cathodes and Sections of Cathodes HS 740311$742.0M
- Cocoa Beans, Whole or Broken, Raw or Roasted HS 180100$1.8M
- Sapele (Sapelli) Lumber, Sawn or Chipped Lengthwise HS 440727$418K
- Other Tropical Wood, Sawn or Chipped Lengthwise HS 440729$251K
- US-Origin Articles Exported & Returned Without Advancement HS 980100$127K
Top U.S. exports to Democratic Republic of the Congo
These 5 make up 64% of U.S. exports to Democratic Republic of the Congo in the latest month.
- Frozen Chicken Cuts & Edible Offal (Including Livers) HS 020714$7.4M
- Corn (Maize) Groats and Meal HS 110313$2.9M
- Taps, Cocks, Valves & Similar Appliances for Pipes and Vats (Including Thermostatically Controlled), NESOI HS 848180$2.7M
- Civilian Aircraft, Engines, Equipment, and Parts HS 880000$1.1M
- Parts for Boring or Sinking Machinery (NESOI) HS 843143$891K
Trade overview
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (country code 7660), often called Congo-Kinshasa in trade contexts, is a critical source of cobalt and coltan — minerals that are essential inputs for lithium-ion batteries and electronics manufacturing. Importers of DRC-origin minerals face heightened due-diligence obligations under conflict-minerals regulations, including SEC Section 1502 disclosure requirements for companies using tin, tantalum, tungsten, or gold. Careful country-code selection is essential, as the DRC (7660) is frequently confused with the neighboring Republic of the Congo (7630) in filing systems.
Trade and duty figures: U.S. Census Bureau monthly foreign trade data.