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Denmark Tariff Rates 2026: 15% on US Imports

Rates verified 2026-09-14

Effective Rate

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As of 2026-09-14, US imports from Denmark 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 Denmark 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10% Section 122 tariff (in effect Feb 24 – June 30, 2026 for EU goods) no longer applies to EU-origin goods — it was superseded by the EU-US deal on July 1, 2026, and nationwide it expired at its 150-day limit on July 24, 2026.

Last verified September 14, 2026 · Source: USITC HTS · EU-US deal / 232 · run your exact numbers

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Updated Jul 1, 2026: EU-US trade deal took effect July 1, 2026: 15% all-inclusive ceiling on most EU-origin goods, replacing the 10% Section 122 rate. No stacking — goods with MFN ≥ 15% pay MFN only. Steel/aluminum remain at 50% Section 232. Autos from the EU are now 15% (was 27.5%). Pharmaceuticals and semiconductors capped at 15%.

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Paid IEEPA duty on imports from Denmark 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 Denmark 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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EU-US Deal Ceiling

15%

was 20% (IEEPA)

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.

EU member — EU-US deal 15% all-inclusive ceiling effective July 1, 2026, replacing the 10% Section 122 rate. Pharma capped at 15%. Major pharmaceutical exporter (Novo Nordisk).

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Denmark Import Tariff Overview

Denmark is covered by the EU-US trade deal effective July 1, 2026: most Danish goods now face a 15% all-inclusive US tariff ceiling with no stacking, replacing the 10% Section 122 tariff that applied from Feb 24 to June 30, 2026. The cap matters most for Denmark's pharmaceutical-heavy trade profile: EU pharmaceuticals — above all Novo Nordisk's insulin and GLP-1 drugs (Ozempic, Wegovy) — are capped at 15%, shielding them from the threatened 100% branded-pharma tariff, and steel and aluminum from the EU remain at 50% Section 232 on wholly-metal articles.

Denmark is a small but high-value US trading partner whose exports are dominated by pharmaceuticals, industrial machinery, and specialized manufacturing rather than bulk commodities. As an EU member, Denmark trades under the bloc-wide EU-US deal terms and has no separate bilateral FTA. Novo Nordisk's explosive growth in diabetes and obesity drugs has made pharmaceuticals by far the largest single driver of Danish exports to the US, so much so that the company's performance materially moves Denmark's national trade figures. Denmark is also a global leader in wind energy (Vestas, Orsted) and container shipping (A.P. Moller-Maersk).

Key Products Imported from Denmark

Top imports include pharmaceuticals (Novo Nordisk insulin, Ozempic and Wegovy; enzymes and biologics from Novonesis/Novozymes), industrial machinery and pumps (Grundfos, Danfoss), wind turbine components (Vestas), hearing aids and audiology equipment (GN/Oticon, Demant, Widex), LEGO toys, and food products such as butter and cheese (Arla/Lurpak), pork, and Carlsberg beer. Pharmaceuticals alone account for a large share of the bilateral goods trade.

Recent Changes

The timeline: Feb 20, 2026 — SCOTUS struck down IEEPA tariffs 6-3, dropping Denmark from 20% to the 10% Section 122 rate (effective Feb 24). July 1, 2026 — the EU-US trade deal took effect, moving Denmark off Section 122 and onto a 15% all-inclusive ceiling with no stacking; goods with MFN rates of 15%+ pay MFN only. EU pharmaceuticals are capped at 15% under the deal, critical given the threatened 100% tariff on branded pharmaceutical imports from countries outside such agreements, and from Sept 1, 2026 generic pharmaceuticals plus their ingredients and chemical precursors revert to MFN-only (typically 0%), as do aircraft parts. Steel and aluminum from the EU remain at 50% Section 232 on wholly-metal articles (25% on derivatives). The $166B IEEPA refund pool is being paid out, so importers who paid the pre-July Danish surcharge may be eligible for reliquidation.

Tips for Importers

Danish pharmaceuticals now pay at most the 15% EU-deal ceiling and are shielded from the threatened 100% branded-pharma tariff; from Sept 1, 2026 generics plus their ingredients and precursors go MFN-only (typically 0%), so classify each product carefully. Novo Nordisk manufactures some products in the US (including a large North Carolina site), which avoid the tariff entirely — verify whether your specific SKU is US-made or imported from Denmark. Grundfos pumps, Danfoss components, and hearing aids pay the flat 15% ceiling with no MFN stacking. Danish steel and aluminum articles wholly of metal remain at 50% Section 232 (derivatives 25%). If you paid the 10% Section 122 or the earlier 20% IEEPA surcharge on Danish goods in 2026, check eligibility for a refund from the $166B reliquidation pool. Unlike Section 122, the EU deal's 15% ceiling has no built-in sunset.

How Are US Tariffs on Denmark Imports Calculated?

US import duties on goods from Denmark 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 Denmark, 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 Denmark rates with other countries to evaluate sourcing alternatives.

Already importing from Denmark? 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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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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a tariff on goods from Denmark?

Yes. Since July 1, 2026, most Danish goods face a 15% all-inclusive US tariff ceiling under the EU-US trade deal, with no stacking — this replaced the 10% Section 122 rate that applied from Feb 24 to June 30, 2026 (and the 20% IEEPA rate before the Feb 20, 2026 SCOTUS ruling). Goods with MFN rates of 15% or higher pay MFN only, while Danish steel and aluminum articles wholly of metal remain at 50% Section 232.

How much is US import duty from Denmark?

For most products the effective rate is capped at 15% all-inclusive under the EU-US deal. Pharmaceuticals are capped at 15% (with EU generics plus ingredients reverting to MFN-only, typically 0%, from Sept 1, 2026). Steel and aluminum articles wholly of metal are the exception at 50% Section 232 (25% on derivatives), which sits outside the 15% ceiling.

What tariff do Novo Nordisk drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy face when imported from Denmark?

Danish-made pharmaceuticals, including Novo Nordisk's insulin and GLP-1 drugs (Ozempic, Wegovy), are capped at 15% all-inclusive under the EU-US deal effective July 1, 2026 — and shielded from the threatened 100% tariff on branded pharmaceutical imports. During the Feb-June 2026 window they paid 10% Section 122. Novo Nordisk also manufactures some products in the US, which avoid the tariff entirely, so the applicable rate depends on the specific product's country of manufacture.

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.