# Puerto Rico

> Puerto Rico applies the United States customs tariff because it is in a customs union with the United States. Puerto Rico uses the US dollar (USD).

Source: https://staging.border.bot/countries/puerto-rico
Last updated: 13 October 2026

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## Key facts

- Currency: US Dollar (USD)
- Customs tariff: [United States](https://staging.border.bot/countries/united-states)

## Currency and customs tariff

Puerto Rico uses the US dollar (USD).

Puerto Rico applies the United States customs tariff because it is in a customs union with the United States.

## Frequently asked questions

### What currency does Puerto Rico use for customs?

Puerto Rico uses the US dollar (USD).

### Which customs tariff does Puerto Rico use?

Puerto Rico applies the United States customs tariff because it is in a customs union with the United States.

## Sources and updates

This page was last updated on 13 October 2026.

Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling.

Machine-readable: https://staging.border.bot/countries/puerto-rico.json