US Tariff Exposure
US Tariffs on Mauritius
Updated August 2026 · source: USTR Section 301 & Federal Register
Mauritius is a small island nation exporting textiles and sugar. A steep 40% tariff makes Mauritian clothing and sugar significantly more expensive, though volumes to the U.S. are relatively small.
Mauritius tariff rates by sector
| Sector | US tariff rate | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Textiles & Apparel | 40% | USTR / official |
| Sugar | 40% | USTR / official |
| Jewelry | 40% | USTR / official |
| Seafood | 40% | USTR / official |
| Optical Equipment | 40% | USTR / official |
Mauritius trade & debt exposure to the US
- U.S. Treasury Holdings $0.1B Small holdings
- Trade Deficit (Annual) $0.3B 2024 goods trade deficit
Mauritius tariffs — FAQ
What is the US tariff rate on Mauritius?
Mauritius faces an effective US tariff of 40%, with Textiles & Apparel seeing the highest sector rate at 40%. Rates are drawn from USTR Section 301 schedules and recent Federal Register actions.
Which Mauritius sectors are hit hardest by US tariffs?
Textiles & Apparel (40%), Sugar (40%), Jewelry (40%).
What does Mauritius's tariff impact score mean?
44/100 — 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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