US Tariff Exposure
US Tariffs on Nepal
Updated August 2026 · source: USTR Section 301 & Federal Register
Nepal exports handmade carpets, pashmina shawls, and specialty tea. A 10% tariff modestly raises prices on these artisan goods, which are popular in specialty and fair-trade shops.
Nepal tariff rates by sector
| Sector | US tariff rate | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Textiles & Carpets | 10% | USTR / official |
| Handicrafts | 10% | USTR / official |
| Tea | 10% | USTR / official |
| Pashmina & Wool | 10% | USTR / official |
| Herbs & Spices | 10% | USTR / official |
Nepal trade & debt exposure to the US
- U.S. Treasury Holdings $0.05B Negligible
- Trade Deficit (Annual) $0.2B 2024 goods trade deficit
Nepal tariffs — FAQ
What is the US tariff rate on Nepal?
Nepal faces an effective US tariff of 10%, with Textiles & Carpets seeing the highest sector rate at 10%. Rates are drawn from USTR Section 301 schedules and recent Federal Register actions.
Which Nepal sectors are hit hardest by US tariffs?
Textiles & Carpets (10%), Handicrafts (10%), Tea (10%).
What does Nepal's tariff impact score mean?
26/100 — 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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