US Tariff Exposure
US Tariffs on Hong Kong
Updated August 2026 · source: USTR Section 301 & Federal Register
Hong Kong, now treated the same as mainland China for tariff purposes, faces a steep 145% rate. As a major re-export hub, goods passing through Hong Kong to the U.S. are hit with the same tariffs as Chinese goods.
Hong Kong tariff rates by sector
| Sector | US tariff rate | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Electronics | 145% | USTR / official |
| Jewelry & Watches | 145% | USTR / official |
| Textiles | 145% | USTR / official |
| Machinery | 145% | USTR / official |
| Precious Metals | 145% | USTR / official |
Hong Kong trade & debt exposure to the US
- U.S. Treasury Holdings $188.5B Major financial center holdings
- Trade Deficit (Annual) $15.2B 2024 goods trade deficit
Hong Kong tariffs — FAQ
What is the US tariff rate on Hong Kong?
Hong Kong faces an effective US tariff of 12.5%, with Electronics seeing the highest sector rate at 145%. Rates are drawn from USTR Section 301 schedules and recent Federal Register actions.
Which Hong Kong sectors are hit hardest by US tariffs?
Electronics (145%), Jewelry & Watches (145%), Textiles (145%).
What does Hong Kong'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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