France to US Tariff Rates 2026: 10% on Most Goods
Rates checked October 23, 2026. Reflects HTS 2026 Rev. 21 and changes through October 30, 2026. How we verify rates.
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France to US · October 23, 2026
France to the United States: about 10% on the headline stack (10% net of Column 1 for ordinary goods; 15% only in lieu of Section 232 for autos, qualifying semiconductor articles, and drones). Chapter 99 heading named in this profile: 9903.05.38–.39.
As of 2026-10-23, US imports from France carry an effective tariff of about 10%. Ordinary goods are a 10% net of Column 1 (note 52(k), headings 9903.05.38–.39, effective July 24, 2026, FR Doc. 2026-15181 and memorandum FR Doc. 2026-15274). Where Column 1 is already at least 10%, the additional duty is 0. 15% applies only in lieu of Section 232 for autos, qualifying semiconductor articles, and drones. MFN (General) basis - Special-claim/AVE not modelled. exemption lists in note 52/Annex II not modelled, with Section 232 metals tariffs of 50% on steel and 50% on aluminum charged separately (metals sit outside the ordinary-goods ceiling). Autos from France stay at 15% in lieu of Section 232. Ordinary 8541/8542 goods are not a heading-wide semiconductor tariff. Patented pharmaceuticals on the note 40(c) list take Section 232 once and are not also charged the 10% ceiling. 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10% Section 122 tariff (in effect Feb 24 – June 30, 2026 for EU goods) no longer applies to EU-origin goods — it was superseded by the EU-US deal on July 1, 2026, and nationwide it expired at its 150-day limit on July 24, 2026.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 October 23, 2026 · Source: USITC HTS · EU-US deal / 232 · US customs duty calculator
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France Import Tariff Overview
France is covered by the EU-US trade deal effective July 1, 2026: most French goods now face a 10% net of Column 1 for ordinary goods (15% only in lieu of Section 232 for autos, qualifying semiconductor articles, and drones) US tariff ceiling with no stacking — goods whose MFN rate is 15% or higher pay MFN only. This replaced the 10% Section 122 tariff that applied from Feb 24 to June 30, 2026. Airbus benefits most: from Sept 1, 2026, aircraft and aircraft parts revert to MFN-only rates (typically 0%). Steel and aluminum from the EU remain at 50% Section 232 on wholly-metal articles.
France is one of the US's largest European trading partners and an EU member trading under the bloc-wide EU-US deal terms. The trade relationship has been complicated by disputes over digital services taxes, agricultural subsidies, and the Airbus-Boeing conflict. France is a major aerospace supplier (Airbus has significant French operations in Toulouse) and the world's leading wine and spirits exporter. The Champagne region's protected designation of origin makes French sparkling wine a unique trade category.
Key Products Imported from France
Top imports include aircraft and aerospace components (Airbus), wine and spirits (Champagne, Bordeaux, Cognac), pharmaceuticals, perfumes and cosmetics, machinery, and luxury goods (LVMH, Hermes, Chanel). France is also a significant supplier of nuclear fuel and technology.
Recent Changes
The timeline: Feb 20, 2026 — SCOTUS struck down IEEPA tariffs 6-3, dropping France from 20% to the 10% Section 122 rate (effective Feb 24). July 1, 2026 — the EU-US trade deal took effect, moving France onto a 10% net of Column 1 for ordinary goods (15% only in lieu of Section 232 for autos, qualifying semiconductor articles, and drones) ceiling with no stacking; goods with MFN rates of 15%+ pay MFN only. French autos are a flat 15% (in lieu of the 27.5% Section 232 regime) and pharmaceuticals are capped at 15%. Steel and aluminum from the EU remain at 50% Section 232, and alcoholic beverages remain subject to further negotiation. From Sept 1, 2026, aircraft and aircraft parts revert to MFN-only rates — a major win for Airbus. In exchange, the EU eliminated duties on US industrial goods July 1. The Boeing-Airbus dispute tariffs on French wine remain suspended, but French wine still faces a disadvantage versus Australian (AUSFTA duty-free) and Chilean (FTA duty-free) wines. France's digital services tax remains a bilateral tension point.
Tips for Importers
Under the EU deal, Champagne and Bordeaux now pay a flat 10% net of Column 1 for ordinary goods (15% only in lieu of Section 232 for autos, qualifying semiconductor articles, and drones) — the MFN wine duty no longer stacks on top, though alcoholic beverages are flagged for further negotiation and could see a carve-out. Australian and Chilean wines still enter duty-free under FTAs, maintaining a structural advantage. Airbus aircraft and aerospace components pay the 15% ceiling only until Sept 1, 2026, when aircraft and aircraft parts revert to MFN-only rates (typically 0%) — time deliveries accordingly. Pharmaceuticals are capped at 15%, with EU generics plus ingredients going MFN-only Sept 1. For LVMH, Hermes, and Chanel luxury goods, first-sale valuation can reduce the dutiable value when buying through distributors. Unlike Section 122 (which expired July 24, 2026 and was replaced by the Section 301 forced-labor tariff for non-EU countries), the EU deal rate has no built-in sunset.
How Are US Tariffs on France Imports Calculated?
US import duties on goods from France are determined by multiple overlapping tariff authorities. The ordinary-goods layer is a 10% net of Column 1 (note 52(k), headings 9903.05.38–.39), effective July 24, 2026 (FR Doc. 2026-15181, 91 FR 47318, and memorandum FR Doc. 2026-15274). Where Column 1 is already at least 10%, the additional duty is 0. Autos, qualifying semiconductor articles, and drones stay at 15% in lieu of Section 232. MFN (General) basis - Special-claim/AVE not modelled. exemption lists in note 52/Annex II not modelled. Section 232 tariffs of 50% on steel and 50% on aluminum apply to metals imports, outside the EU deal's 15% ceiling.
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Rates by Product Sector
Data as of 2026-10-23. The Automobiles & Parts row is HTS 8703 (except 8703.21) from the HTS duty engine. Heading 8708 parts are a different result and are named in that row. Other rows stay on the category table. The category calculator on this page can still differ for autos.
| Sector | Base Rate | Surcharge | Effective Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronics | 0% | +10% | 10% | 10% net of Column 1 (note 52(k)). MFN (General) basis - Special-claim/AVE not modelled. exemption lists in note 52/Annex II not modelled. |
| Clothing & Apparel | 16.5% | — | 16.5% | Column 1 16.5% is already above the 10% net ceiling, so the additional duty is 0. |
| Automobiles & Parts | 2.5% | +12.5% | 15% | Passenger vehicles, HTS 8703 except 8703.21: 15%. Heading 9903.94.51. Note 52(f)(2) keeps forced-labor off this entry. A listed part such as 8708.29 is 15% under note 33(g). Heading 8708 as a whole is 10% because some of its lines are not in that note. |
| Steel & Aluminum | 0% | +50% | 50% | Section 232 50% — outside the 10% ordinary-goods ceiling |
| Food & Agriculture | 5% | +5% | 10% | 5% category base topped up to the 10% net ceiling. MFN (General) basis - Special-claim/AVE not modelled. |
| Machinery & Equipment | 2.5% | +7.5% | 10% | 2.5% category base topped up to the 10% net ceiling. |
| Pharmaceuticals | 0% | +10% | 10% | Ordinary pharma estimate at the 10% net ceiling. Patented note 40(c) lines are HTS-only and do not also take this ceiling. |
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