Jamaica Customs Status & U.S. Trade Treatment

At a glance

U.S. trade agreement

None

Average duty rate, August 2026

0.08%

Duty on U.S. imports

$16K

U.S. imports / exports

$19.8M / $253.5M 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 Jamaica

These 5 make up 53% of U.S. imports from Jamaica in the latest month.

1. Aluminum Ores and Concentrates HS 260600$3.2M
2. Aluminum Hydroxide HS 281830$2.5M
3. Sauces, Mixed Condiments & Seasonings (Other) HS 210390$2.3M
4. Bread, Pastry, Cakes, Puddings, and Other Baked Goods (NESOI) HS 190590$1.4M
5. Miscellaneous Prepared or Preserved Fruits & Edible Plant Parts HS 200899$1.2M

Top U.S. exports to Jamaica

These 5 make up 49% of U.S. exports to Jamaica in the latest month.

1. Light Petroleum Oils & Preparations (Not Containing Biodiesel) HS 271012$45.4M
2. Petroleum Oils & Bituminous Mineral Oils (Non-Crude, Non-Biodiesel) HS 271019$44.9M
3. Sodium Hydroxide in Aqueous Solution (Caustic Soda Solution) HS 281512$11.5M
4. Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) HS 271111$10.8M
5. Low-Value Export Shipments & Canadian Estimated Late Receipts HS 988000$10.6M

Trade overview

Jamaica is a Caribbean island nation and a trading partner of the United States, with the US serving as its largest source of imports and a key destination for Jamaican exports. Major Jamaican exports to the US include alumina, bauxite, rum, coffee, and apparel, while the US exports machinery, food, fuels, and consumer goods to Jamaica. Jamaica benefits from the Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI), which provides preferential tariff access for many Jamaican goods entering the US market.