US Tariff Exposure
US Tariffs on Bahamas
Updated August 2026 · source: USTR Section 301 & Federal Register
The Bahamas exports salt, lobster, and rum. A 10% tariff is modest. The U.S. sells far more to the Bahamas than it buys, making this more about maintaining trade relationships than revenue.
Bahamas tariff rates by sector
| Sector | US tariff rate | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Salt | 10% | USTR / official |
| Seafood | 10% | USTR / official |
| Rum | 10% | USTR / official |
| Polystyrene Products | 10% | USTR / official |
| Chemicals | 10% | USTR / official |
Bahamas trade & debt exposure to the US
- U.S. Treasury Holdings $2.1B Offshore banking hub
- Trade Surplus (Annual) $3.2B 2024 U.S. has large surplus
Bahamas tariffs — FAQ
What is the US tariff rate on Bahamas?
Bahamas faces an effective US tariff of 12.5%, with Salt seeing the highest sector rate at 10%. Rates are drawn from USTR Section 301 schedules and recent Federal Register actions.
Which Bahamas sectors are hit hardest by US tariffs?
Salt (10%), Seafood (10%), Rum (10%).
What does Bahamas's tariff impact score mean?
28/100 — FinBrio's impact score combines the headline tariff rate, how many sectors are affected, and the country's trade exposure to the US into a single 0–100 measure of how hard US trade policy hits it.
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