US Tariff Exposure
US Tariffs on Madagascar
Updated August 2026 · source: USTR Section 301 & Federal Register
Madagascar produces 80% of the world's vanilla. A 47% tariff could significantly raise the price of real vanilla extract, ice cream, and baked goods that use natural vanilla.
Madagascar tariff rates by sector
| Sector | US tariff rate | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Vanilla | 47% | USTR / official |
| Textiles | 47% | USTR / official |
| Cloves & Spices | 47% | USTR / official |
| Nickel & Cobalt | 47% | USTR / official |
| Essential Oils | 47% | USTR / official |
Madagascar trade & debt exposure to the US
- U.S. Treasury Holdings $0.02B Negligible
- Trade Deficit (Annual) $0.5B 2024 goods trade deficit
Madagascar tariffs — FAQ
What is the US tariff rate on Madagascar?
Madagascar faces an effective US tariff of 47%, with Vanilla seeing the highest sector rate at 47%. Rates are drawn from USTR Section 301 schedules and recent Federal Register actions.
Which Madagascar sectors are hit hardest by US tariffs?
Vanilla (47%), Textiles (47%), Cloves & Spices (47%).
What does Madagascar's tariff impact score mean?
48/100 — 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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