Covers nuclear reactors, boilers, turbines, engines, pumps, compressors, air conditioning, computers, and a wide range of industrial and office machinery.

2% avg

Chapter 85: Electrical Machinery

Encompasses electrical and electronic equipment including motors, generators, transformers, batteries, semiconductors, televisions, and telephones.

2.5% avg

Chapter 90: Optical, Medical Instruments

Covers optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical, and surgical instruments and apparatus.

2.5% avg

Chapter 30: Pharmaceutical Products

Covers medicaments, vaccines, blood products, bandages, and pharmaceutical preparations for therapeutic or prophylactic use.

0% avg

Chapter 87: Vehicles (not Railway)

Encompasses motor vehicles, trucks, buses, motorcycles, bicycles, trailers, and vehicle parts and accessories for road transportation.

2.5% avg

Importers based in Colorado handle approximately $12 billion in goods annually, making it a notable participant in US international trade.

Colorado primarily receives imports through inland distribution centers and neighboring states' ports.

The top import partners for Colorado are CN, CA, MX, and DE, JP. These trading relationships reflect both geographic proximity and industry concentration within the state.

Under the current tariff regime, Colorado's importers face the Section 301 forced-labor tariff on most non-EU goods — a two-tier 10%/12.5% duty that replaced the flat 10% Section 122 rate on July 24, 2026 — while EU-origin goods fall under the EU-US trade deal's 15% all-inclusive ceiling as of July 1, 2026. The shift from variable IEEPA rates to the narrow 10%/12.5% forced-labor tiers has simplified compliance for many businesses. The forced-labor tariff covers roughly 60 economies; in August 2026, 25 states sued to block it, but CBP continues collecting it while the case proceeds.

Key import product categories for Colorado include goods from HTS chapters most relevant to the state's industrial base. Businesses in the state should monitor developments in Section 232 (metals), Section 301 (China), and the Section 301 forced-labor tariff (including the August 2026 states' suit challenging it).

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Colorado import annually?

Colorado imports approximately $12 billion in goods annually. The state receives imports primarily through inland distribution networks.

What countries does Colorado import from most?

Colorado's top import partners are CN, CA, MX, DE, JP. These reflect the state's industry mix and geographic position.

How do tariffs affect businesses in Colorado?

The Section 301 forced-labor tariff — a two-tier 10%/12.5% duty that replaced the flat 10% Section 122 rate on July 24, 2026 — affects most non-EU imports entering Colorado, while EU-origin goods fall under the EU-US trade deal's 15% all-inclusive ceiling as of July 1, 2026. With $12B in annual imports, even a 1% tariff change represents 0.1 billion dollars in additional costs. Businesses should factor tariff costs into purchasing decisions and explore trade agreement benefits.