US Tariff Exposure
US Tariffs on New Zealand
Updated August 2026 · source: USTR Section 301 & Federal Register
New Zealand exports lamb, butter, and Sauvignon Blanc wine. A 10% tariff is modest and may slightly raise prices on these specialty items at your grocery store.
New Zealand tariff rates by sector
| Sector | US tariff rate | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy | 10% | USTR / official |
| Meat | 10% | USTR / official |
| Wine | 10% | USTR / official |
| Wine | 10% | USTR / official |
| Machinery | 10% | USTR / official |
New Zealand trade & debt exposure to the US
- U.S. Treasury Holdings $8.9B NZ Super Fund allocations
- Trade Surplus (Annual) $1.2B 2024 U.S. has small surplus
New Zealand tariffs — FAQ
What is the US tariff rate on New Zealand?
New Zealand faces an effective US tariff of 12.5%, with Dairy seeing the highest sector rate at 10%. Rates are drawn from USTR Section 301 schedules and recent Federal Register actions.
Which New Zealand sectors are hit hardest by US tariffs?
Dairy (10%), Meat (10%), Wine (10%).
What does New Zealand'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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