US Tariff Exposure
US Tariffs on Libya
Updated August 2026 · source: USTR Section 301 & Federal Register
Libya exports light crude oil prized by refineries. A 31% tariff adds to oil costs. The U.S. still holds about $33B in frozen Libyan assets from the Gaddafi era.
Libya tariff rates by sector
| Sector | US tariff rate | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Petroleum | 31% | USTR / official |
| Natural Gas | 31% | USTR / official |
| Chemicals | 31% | USTR / official |
| Iron & Steel | 31% | USTR / official |
| Fertilizers | 31% | USTR / official |
Libya trade & debt exposure to the US
- Frozen Assets $33B Gaddafi-era frozen sovereign wealth
- Trade Deficit (Annual) $0.8B 2024 goods trade deficit
Libya tariffs — FAQ
What is the US tariff rate on Libya?
Libya faces an effective US tariff of 12.5%, with Petroleum seeing the highest sector rate at 31%. Rates are drawn from USTR Section 301 schedules and recent Federal Register actions.
Which Libya sectors are hit hardest by US tariffs?
Petroleum (31%), Natural Gas (31%), Chemicals (31%).
What does Libya'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.
See Libya's exposure — and 113+ more — live
FinBrio ranks every country by US tariff rate with per-sector detail, impact scores and plain-English context. Free on iOS and the web.