US Tariff Exposure
US Tariffs on Laos
Updated August 2026 · source: USTR Section 301 & Federal Register
Laos exports wood products and textiles in small volumes. A steep 48% tariff makes these already niche imports very expensive, though most Americans won't notice since Laotian goods are uncommon here.
Laos tariff rates by sector
| Sector | US tariff rate | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Wood Products | 48% | USTR / official |
| Textiles | 48% | USTR / official |
| Agricultural Products | 48% | USTR / official |
| Copper & Gold | 48% | USTR / official |
| Coffee | 48% | USTR / official |
Laos trade & debt exposure to the US
- U.S. Treasury Holdings $0.02B Negligible
- Trade Deficit (Annual) $0.3B 2024 goods trade deficit
Laos tariffs — FAQ
What is the US tariff rate on Laos?
Laos faces an effective US tariff of 48%, with Wood Products seeing the highest sector rate at 48%. Rates are drawn from USTR Section 301 schedules and recent Federal Register actions.
Which Laos sectors are hit hardest by US tariffs?
Wood Products (48%), Textiles (48%), Agricultural Products (48%).
What does Laos's tariff impact score mean?
49/100 — 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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