Somalia Customs Status & U.S. Trade Treatment
Last updated: August 2026 dataSomalia has no free trade agreement with the United States. In August 2026, U.S. imports from Somalia carried $109 of duty, an average duty rate of 0.14%.
At a glance
- U.S. trade agreement
- None
- Average duty rate, August 2026
- 0.14%
- Duty on U.S. imports
- $109
- U.S. imports / exports
- $78K / $4.8M 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 Somalia
These 5 make up 100% of U.S. imports from Somalia in the latest month.
- Sesame Oil (Whether or Not Refined, Not Chemically Modified) HS 151550$47K
- Metal Furniture (Except Office), NESOI HS 940320$26K
- Estimated Imports of Low-Valued Transactions HS 999995$4K
- Vulcanized Rubber Transmission Belts & Belting, NESOI HS 401039$781
- Natural Gums, Gum Resins, Resins & Balsams (NESOI) HS 130190$0
Top U.S. exports to Somalia
These 5 make up 70% of U.S. exports to Somalia in the latest month.
- Parts of Airplanes or Helicopters, NESOI HS 880730$874K
- Parts & Accessories of Motor Vehicle Bodies (NESOI) HS 870829$787K
- Tents of Textile Materials (Not Elsewhere Specified) HS 630629$706K
- Frozen Chicken Cuts & Edible Offal (Including Livers) HS 020714$538K
- Track-Laying Tractors HS 870130$470K
Trade overview
Somalia (country code 7700) presents a highly restricted trade environment for US importers, with comprehensive OFAC sanctions considerations and limited formal export infrastructure shaping what little bilateral trade exists. Livestock and hides have historically been Somalia's primary export commodities, though US import volumes are negligible. Any transaction involving Somali counterparties requires thorough OFAC screening, and importers should consult legal counsel before engaging with this origin.
Trade and duty figures: U.S. Census Bureau monthly foreign trade data.