US Tariff Exposure
US Tariffs on Lesotho
Updated August 2026 · source: USTR Section 301 & Federal Register
Tiny Lesotho, surrounded by South Africa, makes Levi's jeans and other denim for the U.S. market. A 50% tariff could raise the price of these goods significantly, hitting one of Africa's poorest nations.
Lesotho tariff rates by sector
| Sector | US tariff rate | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Textiles & Apparel | 50% | USTR / official |
| Diamonds | 50% | USTR / official |
| Water | 50% | USTR / official |
| Footwear | 50% | USTR / official |
| Wool | 50% | USTR / official |
Lesotho trade & debt exposure to the US
- U.S. Treasury Holdings $0.01B Negligible
- Trade Deficit (Annual) $0.3B 2024 goods trade deficit
Lesotho tariffs — FAQ
What is the US tariff rate on Lesotho?
Lesotho faces an effective US tariff of 50%, with Textiles & Apparel seeing the highest sector rate at 50%. Rates are drawn from USTR Section 301 schedules and recent Federal Register actions.
Which Lesotho sectors are hit hardest by US tariffs?
Textiles & Apparel (50%), Diamonds (50%), Water (50%).
What does Lesotho's tariff impact score mean?
50/100 — 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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