Solomon Islands Customs Status & U.S. Trade Treatment

At a glance

U.S. trade agreement

None

Average duty rate, August 2026

No duty recorded

Duty on U.S. imports

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U.S. imports / exports

$54K / $1.6M 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 Solomon Islands

These 5 make up 100% of U.S. imports from Solomon Islands in the latest month.

1. US-Origin Articles Exported & Returned Without Advancement HS 980100$51K
2. Estimated Imports of Low-Valued Transactions HS 999995$3K
3. Coral, Mollusc Shells, and Similar Unworked Marine Materials HS 050800$0
4. Medicinal & Aromatic Plants and Parts (NESOI) — Fresh or Dried HS 121190$0
5. Statuettes and Other Ornaments of Tropical Wood HS 442011$0

Top U.S. exports to Solomon Islands

These 5 make up 96% of U.S. exports to Solomon Islands in the latest month.

1. Frozen Chicken Cuts & Edible Offal (Including Livers) HS 020714$781K
2. Low-Value Export Shipments & Canadian Estimated Late Receipts HS 988000$600K
3. Parts for Air & Vacuum Pumps, Compressors, and Fans HS 841490$67K
4. Iron or Steel Chain, NESOI (Other Types) HS 731589$66K
5. Motorized Armored Fighting Vehicles, Tanks, and Parts HS 871000$63K

Trade overview

The Solomon Islands' US export profile is dominated by timber and fish, with tropical hardwood logs and sawn lumber representing a primary commodity category subject to Lacey Act declaration requirements. Tuna and other seafood exports are subject to FDA oversight and HACCP compliance at the processing facility level. Importers sourcing timber from the Solomon Islands must document species, volume, and legality of harvest at the time of entry, as enforcement of Lacey Act provisions for Pacific timber has intensified in recent years.