US Tariff Exposure
US Tariffs on Nigeria
Updated August 2026 · source: USTR Section 301 & Federal Register
Nigeria is Africa's largest oil producer and exports crude oil and cocoa to the U.S. A 14% tariff could nudge gas prices slightly and make chocolate a bit more expensive.
Nigeria tariff rates by sector
| Sector | US tariff rate | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Petroleum | 14% | USTR / official |
| Agriculture | 14% | USTR / official |
| Cocoa | 14% | USTR / official |
| Cocoa | 14% | USTR / official |
| Rubber | 14% | USTR / official |
Nigeria trade & debt exposure to the US
- U.S. Treasury Holdings $0.8B Minimal holdings
- Trade Deficit (Annual) $4.7B 2024 goods trade deficit
Nigeria tariffs — FAQ
What is the US tariff rate on Nigeria?
Nigeria faces an effective US tariff of 12.5%, with Petroleum seeing the highest sector rate at 14%. Rates are drawn from USTR Section 301 schedules and recent Federal Register actions.
Which Nigeria sectors are hit hardest by US tariffs?
Petroleum (14%), Agriculture (14%), Cocoa (14%).
What does Nigeria'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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