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Egypt Tariff Rates 2026: 10% on US Imports

Rates verified 2026-09-14

Effective Rate

10%

As of 2026-09-14, US imports from Egypt carry an effective tariff of about 10%. This combines the 10% 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 301 forced-labor / 232 · run your exact numbers

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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.

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Paid IEEPA duty on imports from Egypt 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 Egypt 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.

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Forced-Labor Tariff

10%

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.

10% Section 301 forced-labor tariff (10% tier — it replaced the expired Section 122 rate on July 24, 2026; unchanged from the prior 10% IEEPA rate). Major textile, fertilizer, and agricultural exporter.

Egypt Import Tariff Overview

Egypt's goods carry a 10% base reciprocal layer — the Section 301 forced-labor tariff that replaced the expired 10% Section 122 surcharge on July 24, 2026 — plus MFN duty, with Section 232 metals at 50%. Egypt has no comprehensive US FTA, but its Qualifying Industrial Zone (QIZ) program grants duty-free access for qualifying goods with Israeli input content.

There is no US-Egypt free trade agreement, but since 2004 the Qualifying Industrial Zones arrangement has let Egyptian products containing a set share of Israeli inputs enter the US duty-free, which underpins much of Egypt's apparel trade. Egypt is also a major supplier of fertilizers and energy-related commodities.

Key Products Imported from Egypt

Top US imports from Egypt include apparel and textiles (much of it under QIZ), fertilizers, cotton and cotton products, natural gas and petroleum products, and processed agricultural goods. The QIZ apparel sector is Egypt's most significant manufactured export to the US.

Recent Changes

The 10% Section 122 reciprocal surcharge expired July 24, 2026 and was replaced by the Section 301 forced-labor tariff at the 10% tier. SCOTUS struck down the IEEPA reciprocal tariffs on February 20, 2026 (a $166B refund pool is being paid), and de minimis is eliminated for all countries. Section 232 steel and aluminum remain at 50%, and the QIZ duty-free arrangement continues to operate alongside the base layer.

Tips for Importers

For apparel, confirm whether your goods qualify under the QIZ program — meeting the Israeli input-content threshold delivers duty-free entry that sidesteps both MFN apparel duties and, for qualifying goods, offers a major advantage over the base layer. Keep QIZ certification current, verify HTS classification for fertilizers (which can carry AD/CVD exposure), and review CAPE refund eligibility if you paid IEEPA reciprocal duties in 2025-early 2026.

How Are US Tariffs on Egypt Imports Calculated?

US import duties on goods from Egypt are determined by multiple overlapping tariff authorities. The base layer is the 10% 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 Egypt, 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 Egypt rates with other countries to evaluate sourcing alternatives.

Already importing from Egypt? 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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Browse Egypt 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

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Guides for Egypt Importers

How Tariff Stacking Works: Why Your Rate Might Be Higher Than You Think4 min read The De Minimis Exemption Is Gone: What the End of the $800 Duty-Free Threshold Means for You7 min read How to Find the HTS Code for Your Product: Step-by-Step Lookup Guide8 min read

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a tariff on goods from Egypt?

Yes. Egyptian goods face a 10% base reciprocal layer — the Section 301 forced-labor tariff that replaced Section 122 on July 24, 2026 — plus MFN duty, with metals at 50% under Section 232. Goods qualifying under the QIZ program can enter duty-free.

How much is US import duty from Egypt?

The base reciprocal layer is 10% plus applicable MFN duty. Apparel that qualifies under the Qualifying Industrial Zone program with the required Israeli input content enters duty-free instead.

What is the Egypt QIZ program?

The Qualifying Industrial Zones arrangement, in place since 2004, grants duty-free US access to Egyptian goods that incorporate a specified share of Israeli inputs. It is the main channel through which Egyptian apparel reaches the US market tariff-free.

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.