Rates updated: the flat 10% Section 122 baseline expired July 24, 2026 and was replaced the same moment by the two-tier 10%/12.5% Section 301 forced-labor tariff on ~60 economies. The EU stays at its 15% all-inclusive ceiling. Duties you paid under the struck-down IEEPA rates in 2025 remain refundable. What importers pay now after Section 122 →
The US tariff rate by country list for 2026 looks dramatically different from just two years ago — and it has changed several times this year. On February 20, 2026 the Supreme Court struck down the IEEPA tariffs, eliminating the country-specific "reciprocal" surcharges that had ranged from 10% to nearly 50%. A flat 10% Section 122 surcharge replaced them for most origins — but that baseline hit its 150-day statutory limit and expired at 12:01 a.m. ET on July 24, 2026. At the same moment it was replaced by a Section 301 "forced-labor" tariff: a two-tier 10%/12.5% duty covering roughly 60 economies (about 99.4% of US imports by value). The result today: most trading partners — Vietnam, India, Japan, Taiwan, and others that previously faced steep reciprocal rates — sit at either 10% or 12.5% under Section 301, the EU sits at its 15% all-inclusive ceiling (effective July 1, 2026), and China remains the outlier because it still carries China-specific Section 301 duties on top. This guide provides a complete reference to US import duty rates organized by trading partner, updated as of August 2026. We cover the two-tier 10%/12.5% Section 301 forced-labor tariff that replaced Section 122, the sector-wide Section 232 duties on steel, aluminum, copper, and automobiles, the China-specific Section 301 regime, and which IEEPA rates are now historical and refundable. Use this alongside the HTS tariff schedule and our [tariff calculator](/tariff-calculator) to determine the exact landed cost for any product.
How the 2026 US Tariff System Works
The current US tariff framework operates on multiple overlapping layers. At the foundation is the standard Most Favored Nation (MFN) duty rate assigned to each product under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS). On top of that, a Section 301 "forced-labor" surcharge applies to nearly all imported goods — a two-tier 10%/12.5% duty on roughly 60 economies that took effect at 12:01 a.m. ET on July 24, 2026, the same moment the flat 10% Section 122 baseline reached its 150-day statutory limit and expired. The lower 10% tier covers the smaller group of economies USTR found had put at least partial forced-labor import protections in place; 12.5% applies to the rest. Finally, sector-specific duties under Section 232 (national security) and China-specific Section 301 (unfair trade practices) add further charges on targeted products.
For importers, this means the effective tariff rate on any given shipment is now the sum of the MFN rate, the 10% or 12.5% Section 301 forced-labor surcharge, and any sector-specific surcharges. A product with a 3% MFN rate would face a combined 13%–15.5% duty from most origins — the old IEEPA reciprocal surcharges that once added 10-40% on top no longer apply. Understanding each layer is essential for accurate cost forecasting, and any IEEPA reciprocal duty you paid in 2025 is now refundable. (Note: a coalition of 25 states filed suit in August 2026 to block the forced-labor tariff; CBP continues collecting it as normal while the case proceeds.)
The Two-Tier 10%/12.5% Section 301 Baseline
Since July 24, 2026, the near-universal baseline on US imports is the Section 301 forced-labor tariff, which replaced the expired 10% Section 122 surcharge the moment it lapsed (there was no gap). It is a two-tier structure: 10% for the smaller group of economies USTR found had at least partial forced-labor import protections in place, and 12.5% for the rest — together covering roughly 60 economies, about 99.4% of US imports by value. It applies in addition to any existing MFN duty rate and is calculated on the declared customs value of the goods.
Only a narrow set of carve-outs exists. EU-origin goods are not part of this action — they stay on the trade deal's 15% all-inclusive ceiling. Products already subject to separate Section 232 tariffs (steel, aluminum, copper, and automobiles), certain pharmaceuticals, specific critical minerals not available from domestic sources, and goods covered under particular trade agreements may be treated differently. For the vast majority of consumer goods, industrial components, and agricultural products, however, the 10%/12.5% Section 301 baseline is now a fixed cost of importing into the United States. (Existing China-specific Section 301 and Section 232 lines are unaffected and stack on top.)
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US Tariff Rates on Chinese Imports
China faces the highest tariff burden of any US trading partner by a significant margin — largely because, on top of the forced-labor baseline, it still carries China-specific Section 301 duties that survived the IEEPA strike-down. The current effective tariff rate on most Chinese goods combines the 12.5% Section 301 forced-labor tariff with substantial China-specific Section 301 duties. The struck IEEPA reciprocal/fentanyl surcharges (which once helped push combined rates above 145% in early 2025) no longer apply and are refundable.
As of August 2026, the general combined tariff rate on Chinese imports stands around 37.5% for most product categories (12.5% Section 301 forced-labor + 25% China-specific Section 301). Specific sectors face much higher duties: electric vehicles from China face Section 301 rates exceeding 100%, solar cells and modules are subject to rates above 50%, and steel, aluminum, and copper products carry Section 232 duties up to 50%. Importers sourcing from China should use the HTS lookup at tariffstool.com to check the specific rate for their product classification, as rates vary significantly by category.
Tariff Rates for Key Asian Trading Partners
Beyond China, the Asian nations that once faced steep reciprocal surcharges have seen their rates collapse to the 10%/12.5% Section 301 forced-labor baseline — first via the flat 10% Section 122 surcharge after the Supreme Court struck the IEEPA tariffs in February 2026, then via the Section 301 forced-labor tariff that replaced Section 122 on July 24, 2026. Vietnam, which became a major alternative sourcing destination during earlier rounds of China tariffs, previously faced reciprocal rates around 46% — it now pays the Section 301 forced-labor rate (10% or 12.5% depending on its tier), and the duties it paid under the 46% rate are refundable.
The same shift applies across the region: Taiwan (formerly ~32%), India (formerly ~26%), and Thailand, Indonesia, and Cambodia (formerly 36-49%) all now sit at the 10%/12.5% Section 301 forced-labor baseline rather than their old reciprocal rates. Japan likewise dropped from ~24% to the forced-labor baseline. South Korea continues to benefit from the KORUS free trade agreement on qualifying goods, with non-qualifying products at the 10% baseline. The pre-SCOTUS reciprocal figures above are now historical; sourcing decisions across Southeast Asia turn far more on labor cost, lead time, and any Section 232/301 exposure than on country-specific reciprocal rates.
European Union and United Kingdom Tariff Rates
The European Union moved to its own framework on July 1, 2026, when the EU-US trade deal took effect: most EU-origin goods now pay a 15% all-inclusive ceiling that replaces the 10% Section 122 surcharge for the bloc. The 15% does not stack on MFN — goods with MFN below 15% pay a total of 15%, and goods with MFN at or above 15% pay MFN only. The ceiling applies in lieu of Section 232 for EU autos (down from 27.5% to 15%), pharmaceuticals, and semiconductors; EU steel and aluminum remain at 50% Section 232. From September 1, 2026, EU aircraft and parts, cork and other unavailable natural resources, and generic pharmaceuticals get MFN-only treatment. The 20% IEEPA reciprocal duties paid in 2025 remain refundable through CAPE.
The United Kingdom, trading independently from the EU post-Brexit, is not part of the deal — UK goods sit at the 10% Section 122 baseline (with 25% Section 232 on steel/aluminum under the Economic Prosperity Deal), as does Switzerland at 10%. Because the EU deal rate replaced Section 122 for the bloc, EU goods are also insulated from the July 24, 2026 Section 122 expiry. The distinction that now matters most within Europe is EU membership: EU origin means 15% all-inclusive; UK and Swiss origin mean 10% for now, with the July 24 reset ahead.
USMCA Partners: Canada and Mexico
Canada and Mexico occupy a unique position in the US tariff rate by country list for 2026. Goods that qualify under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) rules of origin continue to receive preferential duty-free or reduced-rate treatment for many product categories. However, products that fall outside USMCA qualification, or that are subject to sector-specific tariffs, do not escape the broader tariff framework.
Automobiles and auto parts face a 25% Section 232 tariff regardless of USMCA status, though parts with sufficiently high North American content may qualify for exemptions. Steel and aluminum from both countries carry 25% Section 232 duties. Energy products, including oil and natural gas, have been subject to varying tariff treatments depending on the political and trade environment. For qualifying USMCA goods outside these targeted sectors, trade remains relatively frictionless compared to other partners, making North American sourcing an increasingly attractive option for importers looking to reduce tariff exposure.
Section 232 Tariffs: Steel, Aluminum, and Automobiles
Section 232 national security tariffs apply globally and represent some of the most impactful duties for manufacturers and industrial importers. Steel imports face a 25% tariff regardless of country of origin, with no remaining country exemptions as of 2026. Aluminum imports carry the same 25% rate. These tariffs apply on top of MFN rates but generally replace (rather than stack with) the baseline and reciprocal tariffs for the specific products covered.
The 25% auto tariff, implemented in 2025, applies to all imported passenger vehicles and light trucks, as well as key auto parts including engines, transmissions, electrical components, and powertrain parts. This tariff has dramatically altered the economics of vehicle imports, particularly from the EU, Japan, and South Korea. Manufacturers with US assembly operations may offset some of the parts tariff through USMCA content provisions, but fully imported vehicles face the full 25% regardless of origin.
Countries with Free Trade Agreements and Preferential Rates
Despite the broad tariff increases, the United States maintains free trade agreements (FTAs) that provide preferential access for qualifying goods. Key agreements include USMCA (Canada and Mexico), KORUS (South Korea), the US-Australia FTA, US-Singapore FTA, CAFTA-DR (Central America and Dominican Republic), and bilateral agreements with Israel, Jordan, Bahrain, Morocco, Oman, Peru, Colombia, Chile, and Panama.
Importantly, FTA preferential rates apply only to goods that meet the specific rules of origin defined in each agreement. A product assembled in an FTA partner country using primarily Chinese components may not qualify for preferential treatment. Additionally, sector-specific tariffs under Section 232 generally override FTA preferences. Importers should verify qualification carefully, as claiming FTA rates on non-qualifying goods can result in significant penalties and back-duties upon audit by US Customs and Border Protection.
How to Determine the Exact Tariff Rate for Your Product
Finding the precise duty rate requires three pieces of information: the product's HTS classification code, the country of origin, and knowledge of which tariff programs apply. Start by identifying the correct 8- or 10-digit HTS code for your product using the US International Trade Commission's HTS search tool or the tariff lookup feature at tariffstool.com.
Once you have the HTS code, the base MFN duty rate is listed in Column 1 of the tariff schedule. Then add the applicable baseline tariff (10% for most countries), any reciprocal surcharge for the origin country, and any sector-specific duties. For complex products or high-value shipments, consider working with a licensed customs broker who can provide binding classification rulings. Our tariff calculator at tariffstool.com automates this process, combining all applicable layers to give you a single effective duty rate based on your product code and country of origin.
Key Takeaway
The US tariff rate by country list in 2026 was reshaped repeatedly — first by the 2025 reciprocal tariffs, then by the Supreme Court striking them down in February 2026, then by the July 24 expiry of the interim Section 122 baseline. Today the picture is: a two-tier 10%/12.5% Section 301 forced-labor tariff across nearly all trading partners (it replaced Section 122 the moment that lapsed), the EU at its 15% all-inclusive ceiling, plus sector-specific Section 232 duties of 25-50% on steel, aluminum, copper, and automobiles, and China-specific Section 301 duties that keep China the high-rate outlier. The reciprocal surcharges that once added 10-40% by country are now historical and refundable. The key to managing costs lies in accurate HTS classification, careful country-of-origin determination, and strategic use of free trade agreements where available. Use the tools at tariffstool.com to calculate your exact landed costs — and if you paid reciprocal duties in 2025, to check your refund eligibility.
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