US Tariffs on Imports from Kuwait
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Kuwait faces a 10% Section 122 tariff on US imports. Kuwait is a significant oil exporter, and its production has been severely disrupted by the Strait of Hormuz closure since March 2026.
US imports from Kuwait total approximately $8 billion annually, primarily crude oil and petrochemicals. Kuwait's oil exports transit the Strait of Hormuz, making them directly affected by the ongoing blockade.
Key Products Imported from Kuwait
Crude oil, petroleum products, chemicals, fertilizers, and plastics are Kuwait's main exports to the US. Crude oil enters at 0% MFN duty; the supply disruption during the Hormuz closure drove global prices to a peak of $118/bbl, and Brent has fallen to approximately $83/bbl after Iran reopened the strait on April 17, 2026.
Recent Changes
Kuwaiti oil production shut in as part of the broader Gulf disruption from March through April 17, 2026. The US naval blockade of Hormuz (April 12-17) restricted shipping through the strait. Iran reopened the strait on April 17; commercial traffic resuming.
Tips for Importers
The impact on US importers was primarily through higher energy costs and supply chain disruptions rather than direct tariff changes during the closure. With the strait reopened, energy costs should begin easing — factor declining oil prices into updated landed cost calculations for all imports.
How US Tariffs on Kuwait Work
US import duties on goods from Kuwait are determined by multiple overlapping tariff authorities. The base layer is the Section 122 tariff at 10%, which applies to all countries and is set to expire around July 24, 2026. Section 232 tariffs of 50% on steel and 50% on aluminum apply to metals imports, regardless of the Section 122 rate.
To calculate the total duty on a specific import from Kuwait, use our tariff calculator or landed cost calculator for a complete estimate including Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) and Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF). You can also compare Kuwait rates with other countries to evaluate sourcing alternatives.
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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.