US Tariff Exposure
US Tariffs on Kuwait
Updated August 2026 · source: USTR Section 301 & Federal Register
Kuwait exports oil and petrochemicals. A 10% tariff modestly impacts energy costs. Kuwait's sovereign wealth fund is one of the oldest in the world and holds significant U.S. investments.
Kuwait tariff rates by sector
| Sector | US tariff rate | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Petroleum | 10% | USTR / official |
| Chemicals | 10% | USTR / official |
| Plastics | 10% | USTR / official |
| Petrochemicals | 10% | USTR / official |
| Fertilizers | 10% | USTR / official |
Kuwait trade & debt exposure to the US
- U.S. Treasury Holdings $47.5B Kuwait Investment Authority
- Trade Deficit (Annual) $2.8B 2024 goods trade deficit
Kuwait tariffs — FAQ
What is the US tariff rate on Kuwait?
Kuwait faces an effective US tariff of 12.5%, with Petroleum seeing the highest sector rate at 10%. Rates are drawn from USTR Section 301 schedules and recent Federal Register actions.
Which Kuwait sectors are hit hardest by US tariffs?
Petroleum (10%), Chemicals (10%), Plastics (10%).
What does Kuwait's tariff impact score mean?
29/100 — 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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