Tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products in United States
United States: Tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products was 2.5% in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products in United States, 1989–2022
Source: Staff estimates. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products in United States is 2.5%, measured in 2022.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.1% on the previous year and down 2.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products in United States peaked at 39.5% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 2.4%, in 2015.
That places United States 171st out of 184 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1 |
| 1990s | 3.1% | 2.6% | 3.7% | 9 |
| 2000s | 2.9% | 2.5% | 3.3% | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.0% | 2.4% | 39.5% | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.6% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 3 |
Countries ranked near United States
More private sector data for United States
- Merchandise exports 2.19 trillion current US$ (2025)
- Manufactures exports 55.7% (2024)
- Food exports 9.5% (2024)
- Merchandise imports 3.51 trillion current US$ (2025)
- Manufactures imports 78.4% (2024)
- Food imports 6.9% (2024)
- Merchandise trade 18.5% (2025)
- Commercial service exports 1.21 trillion current US$ (2025)
- Transport services 17.8% (2025)
- Computer, communications and other services 40.1% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products in United States?
- Tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products in United States was 2.5% in 2022, according to Staff estimates.
- What is the highest tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products recorded in United States?
- The highest recorded value was 39.5% in 2019.
- What is the lowest tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.4% in 2015.
- How does United States rank for tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products?
- United States ranks 171st out of 184 countries with data for 2022.
- Is tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United States data come from?
- The figures come from Staff estimates, published as part of Tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Simple mean applied tariff is the unweighted average of effectively applied rates for all products subject to tariffs calculated for all traded goods. Data are classified using the Harmonized System of trade at the six- or eight-digit level. Tariff line data were matched to Standard International Trade Classification (SITC) revision 3 codes to define commodity groups. Effectively applied tariff rates at the six- and eight-digit product level are averaged for products in each commodity group. When the effectively applied rate is unavailable, the most favored nation rate is used instead. To the extent possible, specific rates have been converted to their ad valorem equivalent rates and have been included in the calculation of simple mean tariffs. Primary products are commodities classified in SITC revision 3 sections 0-4 plus division 68 (nonferrous metals).