US Tariff Exposure
US Tariffs on Democratic Republic of Congo
Updated August 2026 · source: USTR Section 301 & Federal Register
The DRC produces 70% of the world's cobalt, essential for phone and EV batteries. A 10% tariff could raise the cost of batteries in your smartphone, laptop, and electric vehicle.
Democratic Republic of Congo tariff rates by sector
| Sector | US tariff rate | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Cobalt | 10% | USTR / official |
| Copper | 10% | USTR / official |
| Diamonds | 10% | USTR / official |
| Coltan & Tantalum | 10% | USTR / official |
| Tin | 10% | USTR / official |
Democratic Republic of Congo trade & debt exposure to the US
- U.S. Treasury Holdings $0.05B Negligible
- Trade Deficit (Annual) $0.6B 2024 goods trade deficit
Democratic Republic of Congo tariffs — FAQ
What is the US tariff rate on Democratic Republic of Congo?
Democratic Republic of Congo faces an effective US tariff of 10%, with Cobalt seeing the highest sector rate at 10%. Rates are drawn from USTR Section 301 schedules and recent Federal Register actions.
Which Democratic Republic of Congo sectors are hit hardest by US tariffs?
Cobalt (10%), Copper (10%), Diamonds (10%).
What does Democratic Republic of Congo's tariff impact score mean?
26/100 — 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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