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

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Chapter 85: Electrical Machinery

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

2.5% avg

Chapter 30: Pharmaceutical Products

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

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Chapter 90: Optical, Medical Instruments

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

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Major Ports of Entry

Port of New York and New JerseyJFK International Airport

Importers based in New York handle approximately $150 billion in goods annually, making it a critical hub in US international trade.

Major ports of entry include Port of New York and New Jersey, JFK International Airport, which handle the bulk of the state's international freight.

The top import partners for New York are CN, CH, GB, and DE, JP. These trading relationships reflect both geographic proximity and industry concentration within the state.

Under the current tariff regime, New York'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. Given the state's high import volume, even small tariff changes have outsized economic impact. 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 New York 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 New York import annually?

New York imports approximately $150 billion in goods annually. Major ports include Port of New York and New Jersey, JFK International Airport.

What countries does New York import from most?

New York's top import partners are CN, CH, GB, DE, JP. These reflect the state's industry mix and geographic position.

How do tariffs affect businesses in New York?

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 New York, while EU-origin goods fall under the EU-US trade deal's 15% all-inclusive ceiling as of July 1, 2026. With $150B in annual imports, even a 1% tariff change represents 1.5 billion dollars in additional costs. Businesses should factor tariff costs into purchasing decisions and explore trade agreement benefits.