US Tariff Exposure
US Tariffs on Sri Lanka
Updated August 2026 · source: USTR Section 301 & Federal Register
Sri Lanka exports Victoria's Secret lingerie, Ceylon tea, and rubber products. A steep 44% tariff means your tea and intimate apparel from this island nation could cost nearly 50% more.
Sri Lanka tariff rates by sector
| Sector | US tariff rate | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Textiles | 44% | USTR / official |
| Tea | 44% | USTR / official |
| Rubber | 44% | USTR / official |
| Coconut Products | 44% | USTR / official |
| Spices | 44% | USTR / official |
Sri Lanka trade & debt exposure to the US
- U.S. Treasury Holdings $0.1B Negligible
- Trade Deficit (Annual) $2.8B 2024 goods trade deficit
- USAID Bilateral Debt $0.4B Development assistance loans
Sri Lanka tariffs — FAQ
What is the US tariff rate on Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka faces an effective US tariff of 10%, with Textiles seeing the highest sector rate at 44%. Rates are drawn from USTR Section 301 schedules and recent Federal Register actions.
Which Sri Lanka sectors are hit hardest by US tariffs?
Textiles (44%), Tea (44%), Rubber (44%).
What does Sri Lanka'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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