Sri Lanka Customs Status & U.S. Trade Treatment

At a glance

U.S. trade agreement

None

Average duty rate, August 2026

20.22%

Duty on U.S. imports

$54.3M

U.S. imports / exports

$268.6M / $31.4M 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 Sri Lanka

These 5 make up 24% of U.S. imports from Sri Lanka in the latest month.

1. Brassieres, Whether or Not Knitted or Crocheted HS 621210$19.8M
2. Knitted Gloves, Mittens & Mitts Coated with Plastics or Rubber HS 611610$16.5M
3. Solid & Cushion Tires, Interchangeable Tire Treads & Flaps of Rubber HS 401290$10.7M
4. Manmade Fiber Knit Sweaters, Pullovers, Sweatshirts & Vests HS 611030$8.3M
5. Women's & Girls' Woven Cotton Trousers, Overalls, Breeches & Shorts HS 620462$7.9M

Top U.S. exports to Sri Lanka

These 5 make up 57% of U.S. exports to Sri Lanka in the latest month.

1. Soybean Oilcake & Other Solid Residues from Soy Oil Extraction HS 230400$9.4M
2. Women's & Girls' Knitted Trousers, Overalls, Breeches & Shorts of Synthetic Fibers HS 610463$4.6M
3. Brewing & Distilling Dregs and Waste HS 230330$2.2M
4. Unstemmed/Unstripped Tobacco Leaf HS 240110$1.0M
5. Low-Value Export Shipments & Canadian Estimated Late Receipts HS 988000$658K

Trade overview

Sri Lanka is an island nation in South Asia with key exports including tea, apparel, rubber products, coconut-based goods, and gems. The country has a bilateral Free Trade Agreement with India and is negotiating broader agreements with other partners. Trade professionals should be aware of Sri Lanka's Customs Ordinance, para-tariff measures, and its GSP+ status with the EU.