US Tariff Exposure
US Tariffs on Zambia
Updated August 2026 · source: USTR Section 301 & Federal Register
Zambia is Africa's #2 copper producer. A 10% tariff on copper imports could slightly affect the cost of wiring, plumbing, and electronics that use copper components.
Zambia tariff rates by sector
| Sector | US tariff rate | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Copper | 10% | USTR / official |
| Cobalt | 10% | USTR / official |
| Tobacco | 10% | USTR / official |
| Gemstones | 10% | USTR / official |
| Sugar | 10% | USTR / official |
Zambia trade & debt exposure to the US
- U.S. Treasury Holdings $0.05B Negligible
- Trade Deficit (Annual) $0.1B 2024 goods trade deficit
Zambia tariffs — FAQ
What is the US tariff rate on Zambia?
Zambia faces an effective US tariff of 10%, with Copper seeing the highest sector rate at 10%. Rates are drawn from USTR Section 301 schedules and recent Federal Register actions.
Which Zambia sectors are hit hardest by US tariffs?
Copper (10%), Cobalt (10%), Tobacco (10%).
What does Zambia's tariff impact score mean?
26/100 — 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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