Belgium Tariff Rates 2026: 15% on US Imports
As of 2026-09-14, US imports from Belgium carry an effective tariff of about 15%. This is the 15% all-inclusive ceiling under the EU-US trade deal, effective July 1, 2026 — it replaced the 10% Section 122 rate and does not stack: goods with an MFN rate of 15% or more pay MFN only, with Section 232 metals tariffs of 50% on steel and 50% on aluminum charged separately (metals sit outside the 15% ceiling). Autos from Belgium are now 15% (down from 27.5%), and pharmaceuticals and semiconductors are capped at 15%. The rate fell from 20% after the Supreme Court struck down the IEEPA tariffs in February 2026, so importers who paid the higher rate between April 2025 and February 2026 may qualify for refunds. The earlier 10% Section 122 tariff (in effect Feb 24 – June 30, 2026 for EU goods) no longer applies to EU-origin goods — it was superseded by the EU-US deal on July 1, 2026, and nationwide it expired at its 150-day limit on July 24, 2026.
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The Supreme Court struck down IEEPA reciprocal (and fentanyl/trafficking) tariffs on February 20, 2026. The Importer of Record — or the licensed broker who filed the original entries — can seek that IEEPA layer back through CBP’s CAPE process. This is not a consumer check, and it is not a guaranteed amount.
- Who can file: the original Importer of Record (or that entry’s filing broker), not the retail customer.
- Window: IEEPA duties collected from early 2025 through February 24, 2026 (reciprocal rates generally from April 2025; China/Canada/Mexico fentanyl layers started earlier).
- Not refundable: Section 232 (steel/aluminum/autos), China Section 301, MFN base duty, or the current Section 301 forced-labor tariff / EU 15% deal rate.
Illustrative example only: $50,000 of IEEPA-period imports from Belgium at the published 20% IEEPA rate carried about $10,000 of IEEPA duty. That IEEPA layer — plus statutory interest (6–7% compounded daily under 19 CFR 24.36) — is what CAPE can refund. Your actual figure comes from your 7501s, not this example.
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Section 232 rates shown apply to articles wholly of steel, aluminum, or copper. Since the April 6, 2026 restructuring, qualifying derivative products are dutied at 25% on their full customs value rather than 50%. Verify your product’s classification — the exact 232 treatment depends on HTS code and metal content.
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Belgium Import Tariff Overview
Belgium is an EU member, so it falls under the US-EU trade deal effective July 1, 2026: a 15% all-inclusive ceiling on most Belgian-origin goods, with no stacking (goods with MFN of 15% or more pay MFN only). Steel and aluminum remain at 50% Section 232 outside the ceiling.
Belgium has no separate bilateral FTA — EU trade policy governs its access under the July 2026 US-EU agreement. Belgium is a major European chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and cut-diamond hub, and the Port of Antwerp is one of the continent's largest gateways for US-bound trade.
Key Products Imported from Belgium
Leading imports include pharmaceuticals and vaccines, organic chemicals, cut diamonds and gemstones, industrial machinery, vehicles, and plastics.
Recent Changes
The US-EU deal took effect July 1, 2026, capping most Belgian goods at 15% all-inclusive and replacing the 10% Section 122 rate (which expired July 24, 2026 for non-EU countries). Pharmaceuticals are capped at 15% under the deal, IEEPA reciprocal tariffs were struck down by SCOTUS (refund pool being paid), and the $800 de minimis exemption is eliminated.
Tips for Importers
Pharmaceuticals and chemicals top out at the 15% all-inclusive ceiling — but where a product's MFN rate is already 15% or higher, it pays MFN only with no top-up, so check the base rate first. Cut diamonds are largely 0% MFN, so they pay up to the 15% ceiling; confirm classification. Recover any IEEPA overpayments from before Feb 20, 2026 via CAPE.
How Are US Tariffs on Belgium Imports Calculated?
US import duties on goods from Belgium are determined by multiple overlapping tariff authorities. The base layer is the EU-US trade deal’s 15% all-inclusive ceiling, effective July 1, 2026, which replaced the 10% Section 122 rate for EU members. It does not stack: goods with an MFN rate of 15% or higher pay MFN only, while lower-MFN goods pay 15% total. Autos are 15% (down from 27.5%), and pharmaceuticals and semiconductors are capped at 15%. Section 232 tariffs of 50% on steel and 50% on aluminum apply to metals imports, outside the EU deal's 15% ceiling.
To calculate the total duty on a specific import from Belgium, use our US import duty calculator or landed cost calculator for a complete estimate including Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) and Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF). You can also compare Belgium rates with other countries to evaluate sourcing alternatives.
Already importing from Belgium? If you paid IEEPA duty in 2025–early 2026, start with how to claim an IEEPA refund, the tariff-refunds hub, and CAPE refund status. And if you re-export or manufacture with imported goods, duty drawback can recover up to 99% of eligible duties — a separate program from CAPE.
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