Gabon Customs Status & U.S. Trade Treatment
Tariff treatment, trade-agreement coverage, and live monthly U.S. import/export data for Gabon.
As of July 2026, the United States imported $25.5M/month and exported $11.6M/month with Gabon. This page covers Gabon's customs status, applicable trade agreements, and the practical tariff treatment U.S. importers and exporters should expect.
Trade overview
Manganese ore is Gabon's signature export commodity and a critical input for steel alloy production globally, with the country ranking among the world's leading manganese producers. Petroleum also features prominently in Gabon's export profile, though output has matured. Importers of Gabonese manganese should be aware that the ore is typically shipped in bulk through the port of Owendo and that vessel scheduling and port capacity can affect delivery timelines.
Practical tariff treatment
For HS-code-level tariff rates and duty collected on shipments from Gabon, see the product detail pages — each lists the effective tariff rate and duty value computed from the Census Bureau's monthly trade releases.
Full Gabon trade profile →Source: U.S. Census Bureau Foreign Trade Statistics. Data updated monthly.