Jamaica Tariff Rates 2026: 10% on US Imports
As of 2026-07-24, US imports from Jamaica carry an effective tariff of about 10%. This combines the 10% Section 301 forced-labor baseline (which replaced Section 122 on July 24, 2026) applied to countries without a separate deal, with Section 232 metals tariffs of 50% on steel and 50% on aluminum charged separately. The 10% Section 122 tariff (effective Feb 24, 2026) expired at its 150-day limit on July 24, 2026 and was replaced the same day by the Section 301 forced-labor tariff (10%, or 12.5% for higher-tier economies).
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Jamaica Import Tariff Overview
Goods from Jamaica face a 10% base US tariff — the Section 301 forced-labor tariff (standard tier) that replaced the expired 10% Section 122 reciprocal tariff on July 24, 2026. Jamaica has no reciprocal free trade agreement but is a Caribbean Basin Initiative beneficiary, so many products have historically entered under duty-free MFN preferences.
Jamaica trades with the US under the unilateral Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act (CBERA/CBI) rather than a two-way FTA, and the US is Jamaica's largest trading partner. The economy leans heavily on bauxite and alumina, tourism, agriculture, and beverages. Because CBI is a preference program, importers should confirm how the current base tariff layer interacts with duty-free CBI eligibility.
Key Products Imported from Jamaica
Top US imports include alumina and bauxite (aluminum ore), rum and other spirits, Blue Mountain coffee, yams and root vegetables, beverages, apparel, and mineral fuels.
Recent Changes
The 10% Section 122 reciprocal tariff expired July 24, 2026 and was replaced by the Section 301 forced-labor tariff (10% standard tier for Jamaica), and the $800 de minimis exemption is eliminated for all shipments. CBERA preferences remain available for eligible goods, and Section 232 metals tariffs on aluminum and steel articles are unaffected.
Tips for Importers
Confirm CBERA/CBI eligibility and rules of origin for each product line. Note that bauxite and alumina are aluminum ore and oxide, not Section 232 'aluminum articles,' so the 50% metals tariff generally does not reach them, though finished aluminum articles would. Importers who paid IEEPA duties in 2025 should review CAPE refund eligibility.
How Are US Tariffs on Jamaica Imports Calculated?
US import duties on goods from Jamaica are determined by multiple overlapping tariff authorities. The base layer is the 10% Section 301 forced-labor tariff, which replaced the expired 10% Section 122 tariff on July 24, 2026 and applies to most countries without a separate trade deal. Section 232 tariffs of 50% on steel and 50% on aluminum apply to metals imports, regardless of the forced-labor tariff.
To calculate the total duty on a specific import from Jamaica, use our US import duty calculator or landed cost calculator for a complete estimate including Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) and Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF). You can also compare Jamaica rates with other countries to evaluate sourcing alternatives.
Already importing from Jamaica? If you paid the higher pre-SCOTUS IEEPA rate in 2025, you may be able to claim an IEEPA tariff refund. And if you re-export or manufacture with imported goods, duty drawback can recover up to 99% of the duties you paid — both are separate from the rates above.
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Note: Rates shown do not include potential anti-dumping or countervailing duties (AD/CVD), which may apply to specific products and can significantly increase total duty. Consult a customs broker for product-specific rates.