US Tariff Exposure
US Tariffs on Nicaragua
Updated August 2026 · source: USTR Section 301 & Federal Register
Nicaragua exports clothing, coffee, and cigars. An 18% tariff, higher than neighbors, reflects trade tensions. Nicaraguan cigars and some clothing brands could see noticeable price increases.
Nicaragua tariff rates by sector
| Sector | US tariff rate | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Textiles | 18% | USTR / official |
| Coffee | 18% | USTR / official |
| Tobacco | 18% | USTR / official |
| Beef | 18% | USTR / official |
| Gold | 18% | USTR / official |
Nicaragua trade & debt exposure to the US
- U.S. Treasury Holdings $0.05B Negligible
- Trade Deficit (Annual) $3.1B 2024 goods trade deficit
Nicaragua tariffs — FAQ
What is the US tariff rate on Nicaragua?
Nicaragua faces an effective US tariff of 12.5%, with Textiles seeing the highest sector rate at 18%. Rates are drawn from USTR Section 301 schedules and recent Federal Register actions.
Which Nicaragua sectors are hit hardest by US tariffs?
Textiles (18%), Coffee (18%), Tobacco (18%).
What does Nicaragua'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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