Lesotho Customs Status & U.S. Trade Treatment
Tariff treatment, trade-agreement coverage, and live monthly U.S. import/export data for Lesotho.
As of July 2026, the United States imported $28.0M/month and exported $114K/month with Lesotho. This page covers Lesotho's customs status, applicable trade agreements, and the practical tariff treatment U.S. importers and exporters should expect.
Trade overview
Entirely surrounded by South Africa, Lesotho has developed a notable apparel and textile manufacturing sector that directs a significant share of its exports to the US market. Its geographic enclave status means virtually all trade flows through South African ports and road networks, creating a distinctive supply-chain dependency. Trade professionals should verify current preference program eligibility and rules-of-origin compliance when classifying Lesotho-origin textile and apparel shipments.
Practical tariff treatment
For HS-code-level tariff rates and duty collected on shipments from Lesotho, see the product detail pages — each lists the effective tariff rate and duty value computed from the Census Bureau's monthly trade releases.
Full Lesotho trade profile →Source: U.S. Census Bureau Foreign Trade Statistics. Data updated monthly.