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 87: Vehicles (not Railway)

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

2.5% avg

Chapter 39: Plastics

Encompasses plastics in primary forms (polyethylene, polypropylene, PVC, PET) and articles of plastics such as containers, tubes, and packaging.

4.2% avg

Major Ports of Entry

Port of HoustonPort of LaredoPort of El Paso

With $300 billion in annual imports, Texas ranks among the top importing states.

Major ports of entry include Port of Houston, Port of Laredo, Port of El Paso, which handle the bulk of the state's international freight.

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

Under the current tariff regime, Texas's importers face the 10% Section 122 tariff on most goods, effective since February 24, 2026. Given the state's high import volume, even small tariff changes have outsized economic impact. The Section 122 tariff expires approximately July 24, 2026 unless Congress acts to extend it.

Key import product categories for Texas 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 pending Section 122 expiration.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Texas import annually?

Texas imports approximately $300 billion in goods annually. Major ports include Port of Houston, Port of Laredo, Port of El Paso.

What countries does Texas import from most?

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

How do tariffs affect businesses in Texas?

The 10% Section 122 tariff affects all imports entering Texas. With $300B in annual imports, even a 1% tariff change represents 3.0 billion dollars in additional costs. Businesses should factor tariff costs into purchasing decisions and explore trade agreement benefits.