Marshall Islands Customs Status & U.S. Trade Treatment

At a glance

U.S. trade agreement

None

Average duty rate, August 2026

0.07%

Duty on U.S. imports

$960

U.S. imports / exports

$1.5M / $13.5M 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 Marshall Islands

These 5 make up 98% of U.S. imports from Marshall Islands in the latest month.

1. Fish Fillets, Fresh or Chilled (NESOI) HS 030449$670K
2. Frozen Tuna and Skipjack Tuna Fillets & Other Meat HS 030487$595K
3. Fresh or Chilled Bigeye Tuna (Whole, Excluding Fillets, Livers & Roes) HS 030234$89K
4. Live Freshwater Ornamental Fish HS 030111$45K
5. US-Origin Articles Exported & Returned Without Advancement HS 980100$23K

Top U.S. exports to Marshall Islands

These 5 make up 75% of U.S. exports to Marshall Islands in the latest month.

1. Civilian Aircraft, Engines, Equipment, and Parts HS 880000$6.2M
2. Parts for Boring or Sinking Machinery (NESOI) HS 843143$1.3M
3. Machines and Mechanical Appliances with Individual Functions, NESOI HS 847989$1.0M
4. Petroleum Oils & Bituminous Mineral Oils (Non-Crude, Non-Biodiesel) HS 271019$917K
5. Low-Value Export Shipments & Canadian Estimated Late Receipts HS 988000$659K

Trade overview

The Marshall Islands operates one of the world's largest open-ship registries, which shapes its commercial relationship with the United States more through maritime services than through physical goods exports. Merchandise trade flows from the Marshall Islands to the US are limited, with fish and seafood among the most plausible commodity categories given the country's extensive exclusive economic zone. The Compact of Free Association between the Marshall Islands and the United States creates a unique political and economic relationship that trade professionals should factor into origin and eligibility determinations.