France Tariff Rates 2026: 10% on US Imports
As of 2026-06-14, US imports from France carry an effective tariff of about 10%. This combines the 10% Section 122 baseline applied to all countries, with Section 232 metals tariffs of 50% on steel and 50% on aluminum charged separately. 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 10% Section 122 tariff was ruled unlawful by the Court of International Trade in May 2026, but a Federal Circuit stay is keeping it in force pending appeal; absent that, it is set to expire around July 24, 2026.
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France Import Tariff Overview
France now faces a 10% Section 122 tariff (effective Feb 24, 2026), down from 20% under the struck-down IEEPA regime. As one of the US's largest European trading partners at ~$65B in annual imports, the 10-point rate cut benefits aerospace (Airbus), wine and Champagne, luxury goods, and pharmaceuticals — though Section 232 metals tariffs apply at 50% on articles wholly of steel/aluminum and 25% on derivative articles (both on full customs value, after the April 6, 2026 restructuring; EU derivatives have a 15% arrangement under the US-EU Trade Framework).
France is one of the US's largest European trading partners and an EU member subject to the bloc-wide Section 122 rate. 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
Feb 20, 2026: SCOTUS struck down IEEPA tariffs 6-3 — France's rate dropped from 20% to 10% under Section 122 (effective Feb 24, expires ~July 24, 2026). The 10% Section 122 layer is contested: the Court of International Trade ruled it unlawful May 7, 2026, and the Federal Circuit stayed that ruling June 11, 2026, so CBP keeps collecting it pending appeal. Section 232 metals tariffs apply at 50% on articles wholly of steel/aluminum and 25% on derivative articles (both on full customs value, after the April 6, 2026 restructuring; EU derivatives have a 15% arrangement under the US-EU Trade Framework). The Boeing-Airbus dispute tariffs on French wine remain suspended, but the 10% Section 122 tariff still applies. French wine now competes at a lower tariff than before but 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. EU retaliatory tariffs on US goods remain in effect but may be revisited.
Tips for Importers
The 10-point tariff reduction improves French wine competitiveness significantly — Champagne and Bordeaux now face 10% Section 122 plus MFN wine duties instead of the old 20% + MFN. However, Australian and Chilean wines still enter duty-free under FTAs, maintaining a structural advantage. Airbus aircraft and aerospace components should be classified under specific HTS codes — civil aircraft often carry 0% MFN, making the 10% Section 122 the only layer. Pharmaceuticals enter at 0% MFN. For LVMH, Hermes, and Chanel luxury goods, first-sale valuation can reduce the dutiable value when buying through distributors. Cognac and spirits face 10% Section 122 plus specific MFN duties. The Section 122 tariff expires ~July 24, 2026 — plan inventory accordingly.
How Are US Tariffs on France Imports Calculated?
US import duties on goods from France are determined by multiple overlapping tariff authorities. The base layer is the Section 122 tariff at 10%, which applies to all countries and is set to expire around July 24, 2026. (The Court of International Trade ruled this tariff unlawful in May 2026; it remains collected under a Federal Circuit stay while the government’s appeal proceeds.) Section 232 tariffs of 50% on steel and 50% on aluminum apply to metals imports, regardless of the Section 122 rate.
To calculate the total duty on a specific import from France, use our tariff calculator or landed cost calculator for a complete estimate including Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) and Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF). You can also compare France rates with other countries to evaluate sourcing alternatives.
Already importing from France? 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.
Rates by Product Sector
| Sector | Base Rate | Surcharge | Effective Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronics | 0% | — | Free | — |
| Clothing & Apparel | 16.5% | — | 16.5% | — |
| Automobiles & Parts | 2.5% | — | 2.5% | — |
| Steel & Aluminum | 0% | +50% | 50% | Section 232 50% (doubled June 2025) |
| Food & Agriculture | 5% | — | 5% | — |
| Machinery & Equipment | 2.5% | — | 2.5% | — |
| Pharmaceuticals | 0% | — | Free | 100% on patented pharma |
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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.