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United States: sanctions and trade risk
As of 7 November 2026, the screened UN, EU, UK, Swiss and US sanctions lists contain 90 companies, organisations, vessels and aircraft linked to United States.Lists last checked .
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No elevated country indicator for United States in the route rules Sanctioni uses. That is not a clearance: goods may still be export-controlled, and parties in United States may still be on a list.
On the sanctions lists
90 entries on the official lists name United States — as nationality, address, registration or flag. That links them to the country; it says nothing about other companies there. The same company can appear on several lists and is then counted once per list. Individuals are not included — Sanctioni does not process them.
| List | Entries | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US OFAC — Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) | 63 | 62 | — | 1 |
| Switzerland SECO Consolidated Sanctions List | 18 | 18 | — | — |
| EU Consolidated Financial Sanctions List (FSF) | 5 | 5 | — | — |
| UN Security Council Consolidated List | 2 | 2 | — | — |
| UK Sanctions List (FCDO) | 2 | 2 | — | — |
Latest changes
No new listings or removals naming United States recorded yet.
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United States: logistics and trade
World's largest consumer market / global import hub
The United States (US) is the world's largest consumer market and a global import hub linking transpacific, transatlantic and USMCA trade flows. Customs is handled by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP); imports are filed electronically via the ACE single-window system (Entry Summary CBP Form 7501, classified under the HTSUS) and exports via AES. There is no federal VAT; instead, states levy sales tax of 0 to around 10 percent combined, and USMCA preferences apply only to Canada and Mexico. The main gateways are the seaports of Los Angeles, Long Beach, New York/New Jersey, Savannah and Houston, and the cargo airports Memphis (MEM, FedEx superhub), Anchorage (ANC), Louisville (SDF, UPS Worldport) and Los Angeles (LAX). Inland, the I-95, I-10, I-5 and I-35 (USMCA corridor) interstates and the Union Pacific, BNSF, CSX and Norfolk Southern rail networks with the Chicago hub carry the main volumes; the Mississippi adds inland waterway capacity. Typical cargo includes machinery, electronics, vehicles, pharmaceuticals, mineral oil and LNG; the main trading partners are China, Mexico, Canada, Germany and Japan.
- Capital
- Washington, D.C.
- Population
- 341,800,000
- Area
- 9,833,520 km²
- Currency
- US Dollar (USD)
- Continent
- North America
- Region
- North America / USMCA
- Economic area
- USMCA
- Religions
- Protestants, Catholics, Orthodox
- Access to the sea
- Yes
Transport modes Road · Rail · Air · Sea · Inland waterway · Pipeline
- Current situation
- Customs situation volatile: the 10 percent surcharge under Section 122 (since 24.2.2026) expires on 24.7.2026; as a replacement, Section 301 tariffs of 10 to 12,5 percent per country of origin have been proposed (hearing 7.7.2026, not yet final). Frontloading before 24.7. increases transpacific demand and port utilization. Section 232 rates (steel/aluminum/copper 50 percent) adjusted on 1.6.2026. The de minimis threshold of 800 USD remains suspended (EO 14324). (As of 2026-07-20)
- Seasonal conditions
- Hurricane season on the Atlantic and Gulf Coast from June to November; winter storms in the north; tornadoes in the Midwest, mainly in spring.
Main seaports
- Los Angeles
Los Angeles (US LAX): largest US container port, 10.2M TEU in 2025. Terminals, CBP customs, Alameda Corridor rail, new Pier 500 and alternatives like Long Beach.
- Long Beach
Long Beach (US LGB): 4.83M TEU in H1 2026, six container terminals, Alameda Corridor rail and the $1.8bn Pier B expansion. Cargo, customs and alternatives.
- Savannah
Savannah (US SAV): the US Southeast's main container gateway, handling nearly 5.7M TEU in 2025. Garden City Terminal, Mason Mega Rail, strong reefer trade.
- Houston
Houston (US HOU): largest US port by tonnage, over 4M TEU in 2024, petrochemical gateway. Cargo, customs, Bayport and Barbours Cut, alternatives.
- Seattle
Seattle (US SEA): Northwest Seaport Alliance container gateway, ~3.34M TEU with Tacoma in 2024. Boxes, autos and breakbulk, strong rail to the US Midwest.
- Tacoma
Tacoma (US TIW): deep-water container port in Washington, part of the NWSA (3.34M TEU in 2024). 70% of imports leave by rail; volumes softer in 2026.
Main cargo airports
- Memphis International AirportMEM
Memphis International (MEM): FedEx World Hub, ~3.7m tonnes of air cargo in 2024, No. 1 in North America. Cargo facts, CBP customs, FTZ 77, UPS expansion.
- Ted Stevens Anchorage International AirportANC
Anchorage (ANC): busiest US cargo airport, ~3.9m tonnes 2025, world no. 3. Transpacific tech stop, FedEx/UPS hubs, $160M cargo expansion in 2026.
- Louisville Muhammad Ali International AirportSDF
Louisville Muhammad Ali International (SDF): UPS Worldport, world's largest package sort. Record ~3.4M tonnes of cargo in 2025; 5th worldwide in ACI's 2024 ranking.
- Los Angeles International AirportLAX
Los Angeles International (LAX/KLAX) handled 2.29m tons of cargo in 2025. Top carriers, transpacific flows, US customs, trucking and alternative airports.
Road corridors
- I-95 East Coast
- I-10 South (transcontinental)
- I-5 West Coast
- I-80 / I-90 transcontinental
- I-35 USMCA corridor
Rail corridors
- Union Pacific / BNSF (West)
- CSX / Norfolk Southern (East)
- Chicago rail hub
- Alameda Corridor (LA/Long Beach)
Inland ports
- Chicago
- Memphis
- Kansas City
- Dallas-Fort Worth (Alliance)
- St. Louis / Baton Rouge (Mississippi inland waterway)
Main trade lanes
- Trans-Pacific (China/Asia - US West Coast)
- Transatlantic (EU - US East Coast)
- USMCA (Canada/Mexico, road and rail)
Customs and import
Customs authority U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)Official website ↗
- Import customs system
- Electronic filing via the ACE (Automated Commercial Environment) single-window system; the core filing is the Entry Summary (CBP Form 7501), classification under the HTSUS tariff schedule.
- Export customs system
- Electronic export declaration via AES (Automated Export System) in ACE; EEI filing required for goods valued at 2'500 USD or more per line item, or where a license is required.
- Import VAT
- No federal VAT. Instead, state sales tax of 0 to 7,25 percent (state) plus local surcharges, combined up to around 10 percent; collected at final sale, not at the border.
- Proofs of origin and trade agreements
- USMCA (in force since 1.7.2020): informal certification of origin with nine mandatory data elements, no official form. No preference with Switzerland/EFTA.
- Restricted and prohibited goods
- Import controls include, among others, weapons (ATF), food/drugs (FDA), plants/animals (USDA/APHIS), trademark and product piracy; PGA releases are processed in ACE.
Typical import documents
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Bill of Lading / Air Waybill
- Entry Summary (CBP Form 7501)
- ISF 10+2 (ocean freight)
- if applicable, USMCA certification of origin
Typical export documents
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- EEI / AES filing
- Bill of Lading / Air Waybill
- if applicable, export license (BIS/DDTC)
Logistics conditions
- Customs complexity
- High
- Customs delays
- Medium
- Port congestion
- Medium
- Dangerous goods relevance
- High
- Pharma and cold chain relevance
- Very high
- E-commerce relevance
- Very high
Trade
Top import goods
- Machinery
- Electronic devices
- Petroleum products
- Vehicles
- Pharmaceutical products
Top export goods
- Mineral oils
- Machinery
- electronic devices
- Vehicles
- Aircraft
Typical cargo
- Machinery
- Electronics
- Vehicles
- Pharma
- Agricultural goods
- Mineral oil / LNG
- Consumer goods
Upcoming public holidays
- Veterans DayWed, 11 Nov 2026
- Thanksgiving DayThu, 26 Nov 2026 · businesses closed
- Christmas DayFri, 25 Dec 2026 · businesses closed
- New Year's DayFri, 1 Jan 2027 · businesses closed
- Martin Luther King Jr. DayMon, 18 Jan 2027 · businesses closed
- Washington's Birthday (Presidents' Day)Mon, 15 Feb 2027 · businesses closed
- Memorial DayMon, 31 May 2027 · businesses closed
- Juneteenth National Independence DaySat, 19 Jun 2027 · businesses closed
Latest logistics news
- Mexico: Trucker Protests Increase Risk in US Border Traffic28 Oct 2026
Mexico's transport protests continue without a fixed end date. For US border traffic, access routes and actual customs clearance must be reviewed separately.
- Ex-India: Cancellation Fees Decline According to Market Report, Spot Rates Under Pressure27 Oct 2026
Hapag-Lloyd is said to have reduced the cancellation fee for India customers to $100 USD. While there are market expectations for further freight rate reductions, there is no guarantee.
- Russia Resumes Diesel Exports21 Oct 2026
According to Reuters, Russia has resumed diesel shipments in Primorsk. A first reported cargo was en route to Morocco.
- Tanker Rates Decline but Remain at Elevated Levels21 Oct 2026
According to Reuters, the tanker rate from the Gulf of Oman to China has declined. A planned USA-Japan route simultaneously demonstrates how expensive oil transportation can remain.
- Los Angeles and Long Beach Set New Container Records21 Oct 2026
Los Angeles and Long Beach together handle over two million TEU in September 2026. For shippers, planning onward transportation is now critical.
Logistics questions
Does the USA have a value-added tax?
No, there is no federal VAT. Instead, individual states levy a sales tax of 0 to around 10 percent (combined with local surcharges), which applies at sale to end customers, not at the border.
Which customs system do the USA use?
CBP processes imports electronically via the ACE single-window system. The core filing is the Entry Summary (CBP Form 7501); classification follows the HTSUS tariff schedule.
Does the 800 USD de minimis threshold still apply?
No. Since 29. August 2025, it has been suspended for all countries under Executive Order 14324. Since then, even low-value small shipments must be fully subject to duties and declared in ACE.
Is there a free trade agreement between Switzerland and the USA?
No. There is no free trade agreement between Switzerland/EFTA and the USA. Preferences such as those under USMCA apply only to Canada and Mexico.
What are the most important US ports and air cargo airports?
The largest container ports are Los Angeles, Long Beach and New York/New Jersey. Leading air cargo hubs are Memphis (FedEx Superhub), Anchorage and Louisville (UPS Worldport).
How stable is US trade policy at present?
It is volatile. In 2025/26, tariffs were changed several times; on 20. February 2026, the Supreme Court struck down the IEEPA tariffs, while Section-232 and Section-301 measures remain in force. Current rates should be checked before shipping.
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