Mauritania Customs Status & U.S. Trade Treatment
Tariff treatment, trade-agreement coverage, and live monthly U.S. import/export data for Mauritania.
As of April 2026, the United States imported $465K/month and exported $13.2M/month with Mauritania. This page covers Mauritania's customs status, applicable trade agreements, and the practical tariff treatment U.S. importers and exporters should expect.
Trade overview
Mauritania's exports to the United States are anchored by iron ore and fish products, reflecting the country's significant mineral deposits and Atlantic fishing grounds. Seafood shipments — particularly octopus and various finfish — are subject to FDA entry review and may require documentation of compliance with US seafood safety standards. The country's Saharan geography and limited port infrastructure can create logistical lead-time challenges for importers managing supply chains from this West African source.
Practical tariff treatment
For HS-code-level tariff rates and duty collected on shipments from Mauritania, see the product detail pages — each lists the effective tariff rate and duty value computed from the Census Bureau's monthly trade releases.
Full Mauritania trade profile →Source: U.S. Census Bureau Foreign Trade Statistics. Data updated monthly.