Morocco Import Duty & Tariff Guide 2026
Morocco is one of Africa's most overlooked sourcing advantages for US importers: the US-Morocco Free Trade Agreement (MFTA, since 2006) eliminates base duties on virtually all industrial and most agricultural goods. Moroccan garments that pay 16.5% MFN from Bangladesh enter at 0% base under MFTA — the only duty is the 12.5% forced-labor Section 301 tariff in force since 24 July 2026.
MFTA advantage: qualifying Moroccan garments pay 12.5% in total (forced-labor tariff only) versus 26.5% from Bangladesh and 29% from Vietnam.
The Section 122 surcharge expired on 24 July 2026. The forced-labor Section 301 tariff replaced it the same day: 12.5% on Moroccan goods, on top of MFN. Computers, phones, chips, energy and Section 232 goods are exempt. Current US tariff regime →
US Import Duties on Moroccan Products (2026)
| Product | HTS | MFN | MFTA | +Forced-labor | 2026 total | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apparel, knit (cotton) | 6109.10 | 16.5% | 0% | 12.5% | 12.5% | MFTA eliminates MFN duty; forced-labor tariff still applies |
| Woven trousers | 6203.42 | 16.6% | 0% | 12.5% | 12.5% | Rules of origin must be met |
| Automotive parts (misc) | 8708.99 | 2.5% | 0% | — | 25% | Morocco is a growing auto parts hub |
| Phosphate fertilizers | 3105.20 | Free | Free | Exempt | 0% | Morocco holds ~70% of world phosphate reserves |
| Fish (sardines, canned) | 1604.13 | Free | Free | 12.5% | 12.5% | Atlantic sardines; MFN already 0% |
| Steel wire rods | 7213.91 | Free | Free | — | 50% | Section 232 25% applies; Morocco NOT exempt |
| Argan oil | 1515.90 | 3.2% | 0% | 12.5% | 12.5% | Growing cosmetics/food ingredient export |
| Leather goods (bags) | 4202.12 | 5.7% | 0% | 12.5% | 12.5% | Moroccan leather traditionally high quality |
| Electronic wiring harnesses | 8544.30 | 5% | Free | 12.5% | 12.5% | Growing auto wiring export sector |
| Marble & travertine | 6802.21 | 4.2% | 0% | 12.5% | 12.5% | Atlas marble; MFTA eliminates base duty |
MFTA rates for qualifying Moroccan-origin goods meeting rules of origin. Steel row shows S232 impact. MPF also applies per shipment.
Morocco Tariffs — FAQs
Does Morocco have a free trade agreement with the US?
Yes — the US-Morocco Free Trade Agreement (MFTA) entered into force on January 1, 2006. It is one of the first US FTAs with an African country. Under MFTA, virtually all industrial goods and most agricultural goods originating in Morocco enter the US duty-free. The FTA is comprehensive and includes goods, services, investment, and intellectual property protections. This makes Morocco one of the few African sourcing origins with a genuine US tariff advantage.
Does Morocco's US FTA mean truly 0% duties on garments?
No. For qualifying Moroccan garments the MFN duty (16.5% on cotton T-shirts) is eliminated under MFTA, but since 24 July 2026 they pay the 12.5% forced-labor Section 301 tariff, which the FTA cannot waive. Rules of origin must also be met — garments generally need Moroccan or US yarn or fabric. The result is 12.5% against 26.5% from Bangladesh and 29% from Vietnam.
Is Morocco exempt from Section 232 steel and aluminum tariffs?
No. Morocco does not have a Section 232 exemption. Moroccan steel and aluminum face the standard 25% Section 232 tariff. This limits Morocco's competitiveness for metal exports to the US — but Morocco's primary exports are garments, auto parts, phosphates, fish, and argan oil, not steel. The Section 232 exposure is relatively narrow for the typical Morocco sourcing use case.
How does Morocco compare to Bangladesh or Vietnam for garment sourcing?
Morocco's MFTA advantage is real: 12.5% on qualifying cotton T-shirts versus 26.5% from Bangladesh and 29% from Vietnam. But Moroccan labor costs are higher and capacity is smaller, and Morocco has grown more as a nearshoring base for European brands (it has a free trade area with the EU under its Association Agreement) than as a US sourcing hub. For US buyers who want an FTA origin outside Asia, it is the strongest option in Africa.
Does Morocco's EU Association Agreement affect US buyers?
Indirectly. Morocco has had an EU Association Agreement since 2000 (and the Euro-Mediterranean Partnership), giving Moroccan goods broad duty-free access to the EU. This means Morocco can serve as a manufacturing hub for goods sold in both the EU (Association Agreement benefit) and the US (MFTA benefit) — making it one of very few countries with simultaneous duty-free access to both major markets. This 'dual-access' makes Morocco attractive for companies with US and EU distribution.
What does Morocco primarily export to the US?
Morocco's top US exports: (1) Phosphates and fertilizers — Morocco holds ~70% of global phosphate reserves and is the world's leading phosphate exporter; (2) Garments and textiles — especially woven garments; (3) Automotive parts — wiring harnesses, seats, and components for global automakers; (4) Fish products — Atlantic sardines, anchovies, seafood; (5) Argan oil — cosmetics and food ingredient; (6) Leather goods; (7) Artisanal goods and crafts.
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