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Hong Kong Tariff Rates 2026: 37.5% on US Imports

Updated 2026-07-24

Effective Rate

37.5%

As of 2026-07-24, US imports from Hong Kong carry an effective tariff of about 37.5%. This combines the 12.5% Section 301 forced-labor baseline (which replaced Section 122 on July 24, 2026) applied to countries without a separate deal, plus Section 301 duties up to 25% on covered goods, 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).

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Updated Feb 21, 2026: IEEPA tariffs struck down by SCOTUS Feb 20. Hong Kong is treated as China (EO 13936): the 10% Section 122 rate (Feb 24) expired July 24, 2026 and was replaced by the 12.5% Section 301 forced-labor tariff, with China Section 301 (25-100%) and Section 232 (50%) still stacking on top. Section 122 expired July 24, 2026 and was replaced by the Section 301 forced-labor tariff.

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Forced-Labor Tariff

12.5%

was 20% (IEEPA)

Section 301

25%

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.

Hong Kong-origin goods are treated as Chinese origin by the US under Executive Order 13936 (2020), which suspended Hong Kong's separate customs treatment — so they carry the same tariffs as China: the Section 301 forced-labor tariff (12.5% tier) that replaced the 10% Section 122 rate on July 24, 2026, plus existing Section 301 China duties (25-100%) and Section 232 metals (50%), all stacking. De minimis was eliminated for China and Hong Kong together on May 2, 2025. Note Hong Kong is largely a re-export hub — US duty follows the true country of origin, so Chinese goods transshipped via Hong Kong are dutied as Chinese.

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Hong Kong Import Tariff Overview

Hong Kong-origin goods are treated as Chinese origin by the US, so they carry the same tariffs as mainland China — the 12.5%-tier Section 301 forced-labor tariff that replaced Section 122 on July 24, 2026, plus existing Section 301 China duties (25-100%) and Section 232 metals (50%). Hong Kong is not a lower-tariff route into the US: since 2020 it has no separate customs status.

Executive Order 13936 (July 2020) suspended Hong Kong's differential treatment under US law, ending the separate status it held as a free port distinct from mainland China. Since then, US Customs requires Hong Kong-origin goods to be marked "China" and assesses them at Chinese-origin tariff rates, including Section 301. Hong Kong itself is one of the world's largest re-export and transshipment hubs with almost no domestic manufacturing, so most goods shipped from Hong Kong actually originate elsewhere — and US duty always follows the true country of origin, not the port of shipment.

Key Products Imported from Hong Kong

Goods shipped from Hong Kong are concentrated in jewelry and precious metals (notably gold), electronics and electrical machinery, optical and precision instruments, and watches. Because Hong Kong is an entrepôt, a large share is re-exported product of mainland-China or third-country origin rather than genuinely Hong Kong-made.

Recent Changes

IEEPA reciprocal tariffs were struck down by SCOTUS on Feb 20, 2026 (a $166B refund pool is now paying out). Treated as China, Hong Kong's 10% Section 122 rate expired July 24, 2026 and was replaced the same day by the 12.5% Section 301 forced-labor tariff; existing China Section 301 (25-100%) and Section 232 metals (50%) continue to stack. The $800 de minimis exemption was eliminated for China and Hong Kong first, on May 2, 2025.

Tips for Importers

Confirm the true country of origin before assuming any rate — genuinely Hong Kong-manufactured goods are rare, and Chinese-origin goods routed through Hong Kong are dutied as Chinese (Section 301 included). Don't treat a Hong Kong shipping address as a way around China tariffs; substantial-transformation rules govern origin. If you paid IEEPA reciprocal duties on China/Hong Kong entries in 2025 before the SCOTUS ruling, review CAPE refund eligibility.

How Are US Tariffs on Hong Kong Imports Calculated?

US import duties on goods from Hong Kong are determined by multiple overlapping tariff authorities. The base layer is the 12.5% 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. On top of this, Section 301 tariffs of up to 25% apply to specific product categories, significantly increasing the effective rate on covered goods. 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 Hong Kong, 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 Hong Kong rates with other countries to evaluate sourcing alternatives.

Already importing from Hong Kong? 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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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

Are goods from Hong Kong taxed the same as China?

Yes. Under Executive Order 13936 (2020) the US treats Hong Kong-origin goods as Chinese origin, so they carry the same tariffs as mainland China — the 12.5%-tier Section 301 forced-labor tariff, existing Section 301 China duties (25-100%), and Section 232 metals (50%), all stacking.

Do Section 301 China tariffs apply to Hong Kong?

Yes. Because Hong Kong goods are treated as Chinese origin, the Section 301 China tariffs (25-100% depending on the product list) apply to them just as they do to mainland Chinese goods.

Can I avoid China tariffs by importing through Hong Kong?

No. US duty is based on the country of origin, not the port of shipment. Chinese goods transshipped through Hong Kong are still dutied as Chinese, and misdeclaring origin is a customs violation.

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.