US Tariff Exposure
US Tariffs on Bulgaria
Updated August 2026 · source: USTR Section 301 & Federal Register
Bulgaria, an EU member, exports machinery, metals, and agricultural products. A 20% tariff as part of the EU rate affects these niche exports, though trade volumes with the U.S. are relatively small.
Bulgaria tariff rates by sector
| Sector | US tariff rate | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Machinery | 20% | USTR / official |
| Copper & Metals | 20% | USTR / official |
| Textiles | 20% | USTR / official |
| Agriculture | 20% | USTR / official |
| Pharmaceuticals | 20% | USTR / official |
Bulgaria trade & debt exposure to the US
- U.S. Treasury Holdings $0.3B Small holdings
- Trade Surplus (Annual) $0.2B 2024 U.S. has surplus
Bulgaria tariffs — FAQ
What is the US tariff rate on Bulgaria?
Bulgaria faces an effective US tariff of 20%, with Machinery seeing the highest sector rate at 20%. Rates are drawn from USTR Section 301 schedules and recent Federal Register actions.
Which Bulgaria sectors are hit hardest by US tariffs?
Machinery (20%), Copper & Metals (20%), Textiles (20%).
What does Bulgaria's tariff impact score mean?
32/100 — 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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