Ethiopia Customs Status & U.S. Trade Treatment

At a glance

U.S. trade agreement

None

Average duty rate, August 2026

3.96%

Duty on U.S. imports

$3.7M

U.S. imports / exports

$104.9M / $145.0M 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 Ethiopia

These 5 make up 74% of U.S. imports from Ethiopia in the latest month.

1. Green (Unroasted), Non-Decaffeinated Coffee HS 090111$33.3M
2. Photovoltaic Cells, Not Assembled into Modules or Panels HS 854142$16.8M
3. Photovoltaic Cells Assembled in Modules or Panels HS 854143$12.1M
4. US-Origin Articles Exported & Returned Without Advancement HS 980100$10.7M
5. Babies' Knit Cotton Garments & Clothing Accessories HS 611120$4.7M

Top U.S. exports to Ethiopia

These 5 make up 90% of U.S. exports to Ethiopia in the latest month.

1. Civilian Aircraft, Engines, Equipment, and Parts HS 880000$118.9M
2. Food Preparations, Not Elsewhere Specified HS 210690$4.1M
3. Fixed Vegetable Oils & Fats, NESOI (Refined or Not, Not Chemically Modified) HS 151590$4.0M
4. Dutiable Value of Repairs or Alterations on Previously Imported Articles HS 980110$2.2M
5. Low-Value Export Shipments & Canadian Estimated Late Receipts HS 988000$1.5M

Trade overview

Ethiopia is a landlocked East African nation and one of the continent's largest economies, with US imports concentrated in coffee, cut flowers, oilseeds, and textile products. The country's specialty arabica coffee commands premium positioning in the US market, while its growing apparel sector has attracted sourcing interest from US brands. Trade professionals should monitor Ethiopia's eligibility status under US preference programs, as political and human-rights conditions have historically affected access, and verify current duty treatment before shipment.