🇧🇷

Brazil Tariff Rates 2026: 12.5% on US Imports

Updated 2026-09-14

Effective Rate

12.5%

As of 2026-09-14, US imports from Brazil carry an effective tariff of about 12.5%. This combines the 12.5% Section 301 forced-labor baseline (which replaced Section 122 on July 24, 2026) applied to countries without a separate deal, with Section 232 metals tariffs of 50% on steel and 50% on aluminum charged separately. The 10% Section 122 tariff (effective Feb 24, 2026) expired at its 150-day limit on July 24, 2026 and was replaced the same day by the Section 301 forced-labor tariff (10%, or 12.5% for higher-tier economies).

Last verified September 14, 2026 · Source: USITC HTS · Section 122 / 301 / 232 · run your exact numbers

2-minute quiz · free · personalized

What's your Brazil tariff refund score?

The Supreme Court struck down the 2025 IEEPA tariffs and a $166B refund pool is open. See your personalized refund opportunity & filing roadmap.

Start →

Illustrative analysis only — not legal, tax, or customs advice. Eligibility and amounts are determined by CBP; filing is handled by licensed professionals.

Updated Feb 21, 2026: IEEPA tariff (was 10%) struck down by SCOTUS Feb 20. Replaced by the 10% Section 122 tariff (Feb 24), which expired at its 150-day limit on July 24, 2026 and was replaced the same day by the Section 301 forced-labor tariff (10% or 12.5% by economy). Section 122 expired July 24, 2026 and was replaced by the Section 301 forced-labor tariff.

IEEPA refunds — illustrative, not a personal claim

Paid IEEPA duty on imports from Brazil in 2025–early 2026?

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 Brazil at the published 10% IEEPA rate carried about $5,000 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.

Have not filed

Only the Importer of Record can claim the IEEPA layer through CAPE.

How to claim an IEEPA refund

Already filed

Status is in ACE (REV-615), not a shopping-site tracker.

Check CAPE status · When money arrives

Overview on the tariff-refunds hub. Phase 3 for finally liquidated entries launches October 6, 2026 for CIT plaintiffs only. Illustrative analysis — not a guaranteed amount.

Check eligibility with a licensed filer →

Contingency filing via Tariff Recovery Today (powered by Irongate), in partnership with Master Plan. No recovery, no fee. Not legal advice.

Forced-Labor Tariff

12.5%

232 Steel

50%

232 Aluminum

50%

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.

Section 122 (10%, Feb 24–Jul 24) expired July 24, 2026, replaced by the Section 301 forced-labor tariff — Brazil is in the 12.5% tier. Major steel exporter also subject to 50% Section 232 (doubled June 2025).

⚠️

AD/CVD Notice: Some products from Brazil are subject to additional anti-dumping or countervailing duties not shown in the base rates above. These duties can be substantial (50-500%+ on some products). Learn about AD/CVD duties

Brazil Import Tariff Overview

Brazil faces a 12.5% Section 301 forced-labor tariff (which replaced Section 122 on July 24, 2026) plus standard MFN rates on exports to the US. As a major steel producer, Section 232 tariffs apply to Brazilian metals at 50% on articles wholly of steel/aluminum and 25% on derivative products (both on full customs value, after the April 6, 2026 restructuring) — these were unaffected by the SCOTUS IEEPA ruling.

Brazil is the largest economy in South America and a significant US trading partner, with approximately $40B in annual exports to the US. There is no bilateral free trade agreement between the US and Brazil, though negotiations have been discussed periodically. Brazil is a member of Mercosur, which limits its ability to negotiate independent trade deals.

Key Products Imported from Brazil

Top imports from Brazil include crude oil, iron and steel products, aircraft and parts (Embraer), coffee, wood pulp, orange juice, and soybeans. Brazil is also a major supplier of ethanol, beef, and industrial machinery.

Recent Changes

Feb 20, 2026: SCOTUS struck down IEEPA tariffs; Brazil's base rate is now the 12.5% Section 301 forced-labor tariff, which replaced the expired 10% Section 122 baseline on July 24, 2026. Section 232 steel tariffs are 50% on articles wholly of steel (the 50% tier doubled June 2025) and 25% on derivative steel products, both on full customs value after the April 6, 2026 restructuring. Brazil's steel quota arrangement was superseded by the Section 232 tariff. Embraer aircraft deliveries continue under specific HTS classifications. No US-Brazil FTA is expected near-term.

Tips for Importers

For steel imports, evaluate whether your product classifications might qualify for a Section 232 exclusion through the Commerce Department. Brazilian coffee enters at 0% MFN duty, making the 12.5% Section 301 forced-labor tariff (which replaced Section 122 on July 24, 2026) the only layer. Duty drawback programs offset costs on re-exported goods. With Section 122 now expired and replaced by the 12.5% forced-labor tariff (July 24, 2026), consider timing larger shipments around the rate change.

How Are US Tariffs on Brazil Imports Calculated?

US import duties on goods from Brazil are determined by multiple overlapping tariff authorities. The base layer is the 12.5% Section 301 forced-labor tariff, which replaced the expired 10% Section 122 tariff on July 24, 2026 and applies to most countries without a separate trade deal. Section 232 tariffs of 50% on steel and 50% on aluminum apply to metals imports, regardless of the forced-labor tariff.

To calculate the total duty on a specific import from Brazil, 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 Brazil rates with other countries to evaluate sourcing alternatives.

Already importing from Brazil? 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.

Rates by Product Sector

Sector	Base Rate	Surcharge	Effective Rate	Notes
Steel & Aluminum	0%	+50%	50%	Section 232 50% (doubled June 2025)

See tariff rates for:

Electronics Clothing & Apparel Footwear Automobiles & Parts Steel & Aluminum Food & Agriculture Furniture Machinery & Equipment Pharmaceuticals Plastics & Rubber Toys & Games Energy & Batteries Textiles & Fabrics Chemicals

Compare with Alternative Sources

🇦🇷Argentina 🇨🇴Colombia 🇲🇽Mexico Full Comparison Tool

Browse Brazil Tariffs by Product Category

Ch. 27: Mineral Fuels, Oils0.5% avg MFN Ch. 30: Pharmaceutical Products0% avg MFN Ch. 39: Plastics4.2% avg MFN Ch. 61: Knitted or Crocheted Clothing14.5% avg MFN Ch. 62: Woven Clothing12% avg MFN Ch. 72: Iron and Steel1.8% avg MFN Ch. 73: Articles of Iron or Steel3.5% avg MFN Ch. 84: Machinery2% avg MFN Ch. 85: Electrical Machinery2.5% avg MFN Ch. 87: Vehicles (not Railway)2.5% avg MFN

Compare Brazil with Other Countries

Brazil vs Argentina Brazil vs Colombia Brazil vs Argentina

US States Importing from Brazil

Florida$75B total imports

Calculate Duty from Brazil

Country of Origin

Look up product or HTS code

Try:

Search by product name or HTS code — the same lookup as the HTS code finder, then we stack 2026 country layers. Prefer a category estimate? .

Declared Value (USD)

Brazil Tariffs by Product

Steel from Brazil50% effective rate Footwear from Brazil15.9% effective rate Food from Brazil15.9% effective rate

Industry-Specific Refund Tools for Brazil Importers

Steel Refund EstimatorPer-entry breakdown + Master Plan call

Guides for Brazil Importers

Anti-Dumping & Countervailing Duties -- The Hidden Tariff (2026)8 min read Imported Foods from Mexico: USMCA & 2026 Tariffs8 min read New 25% Tariff on Brazil Takes Effect July 22, 2026: What Importers Need to Know6 min read How Tariff Stacking Works: Why Your Rate Might Be Higher Than You Think4 min read

Tariff rates change fast. Stay ahead.

Free alerts when US import tariff rates change. Join importers and trade professionals who stay informed.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Brazilian coffee face US import tariffs?

Unroasted coffee from Brazil enters at 0% MFN duty. The only tariff layer is the 12.5% Section 301 forced-labor tariff, which replaced Section 122 on July 24, 2026. Roasted coffee has a small MFN rate that stacks on top.

How are Embraer aircraft from Brazil taxed?

Aircraft and parts are classified under specific HTS codes that typically carry 0% MFN duty. The 12.5% Section 301 forced-labor tariff (which replaced Section 122 on July 24, 2026) applies, but civil aircraft may qualify for duty-free treatment under trade agreements.

Are Brazilian steel exports still subject to Section 232 tariffs?

Yes. Section 232 steel tariffs are 50% on articles wholly of steel (doubled from 25% in June 2025) and 25% on derivative steel products, both on full customs value after the April 6, 2026 restructuring; they were not affected by the SCOTUS ruling. Brazilian steel articles face the 50% Section 232 tariff (the forced-labor surcharge is excluded on the metal content of a Section 232 article, so the rate is 50%, not 60%), while derivative steel products are at the 25% Section 232 tier on the full customs value.

Why can't Brazil negotiate its own trade deal with the US?

Brazil's Mercosur membership requires common external trade policies, limiting its ability to pursue bilateral FTAs independently. Any US trade deal would need to include all Mercosur members or require Brazil to renegotiate its Mercosur obligations.

Note: Rates shown do not include potential anti-dumping or countervailing duties (AD/CVD), which may apply to specific products and can significantly increase total duty. Consult a customs broker for product-specific rates.