US Tariff Exposure
US Tariffs on Jamaica
Updated August 2026 · source: USTR Section 301 & Federal Register
Jamaica exports Blue Mountain coffee (one of the world's most expensive), rum, and bauxite for aluminum. A 10% tariff means pricier Jamaican rum and premium coffee, though the U.S. sells more to Jamaica than it buys.
Jamaica tariff rates by sector
| Sector | US tariff rate | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Bauxite & Alumina | 10% | USTR / official |
| Rum & Spirits | 10% | USTR / official |
| Coffee | 10% | USTR / official |
| Sugar | 10% | USTR / official |
| Chemicals | 10% | USTR / official |
Jamaica trade & debt exposure to the US
- U.S. Treasury Holdings $0.2B Small holdings
- Trade Surplus (Annual) $1.2B 2024 U.S. has surplus
Jamaica tariffs — FAQ
What is the US tariff rate on Jamaica?
Jamaica faces an effective US tariff of 10%, with Bauxite & Alumina seeing the highest sector rate at 10%. Rates are drawn from USTR Section 301 schedules and recent Federal Register actions.
Which Jamaica sectors are hit hardest by US tariffs?
Bauxite & Alumina (10%), Rum & Spirits (10%), Coffee (10%).
What does Jamaica'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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