Denmark Tariff Rates 2026: 15% on US Imports
As of 2026-07-24, 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10% Section 122 tariff (in effect Feb 24 – June 30, 2026 for EU goods) no longer applies to EU-origin goods — it was superseded by the EU-US deal on July 1, 2026, and nationwide it expired at its 150-day limit on July 24, 2026.
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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 the higher pre-SCOTUS IEEPA rate in 2025, you may be able to claim an IEEPA tariff refund. And if you re-export or manufacture with imported goods, duty drawback can recover up to 99% of the duties you paid — both are separate from the rates above.
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