Updated Feb 21, 2026: IEEPA tariff (was 18%) struck down by SCOTUS Feb 20. Replaced by 10% Section 122 tariff (effective Feb 24, expires ~July 24). Rate decreased from 18% to 10%. Section 122 tariffs expire ~July 24, 2026.
Imported from Nicaragua between Feb 2025 and Feb 2026? You may be owed an IEEPA tariff refund under the Supreme Court’s ruling. Estimate in 60 seconds.
Refund Available$166B in IEEPA refunds · CAPE portal live
Did You Import From Nicaragua?
If you imported goods from Nicaragua between April 2025 and February 2026, you likely paid the 18% IEEPA tariff that was later ruled unconstitutional. You may be owed a refund.
Example: $50,000 in imports from Nicaragua at 18% ≈ $4,000 in potential IEEPA refund (plus statutory interest)
10% Section 122 (was 10% IEEPA — unchanged). Most CAFTA-DR-qualifying goods enter duty-free.
Estimate Your Nicaragua IEEPA Refund
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How US Tariffs on Nicaragua Work
US import duties on goods from Nicaragua 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. Section 232 tariffs of 50% on steel and 50% on aluminum apply to metals imports, regardless of the Section 122 rate. Nicaragua benefits from the CAFTA-DR, which can eliminate MFN base duties on qualifying goods — though the Section 122 tariff still applies on top of FTA preferences.
To calculate the total duty on a specific import from Nicaragua, 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 Nicaragua rates with other countries to evaluate sourcing alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current tariff rate on imports from Nicaragua?
Imports from Nicaragua face a 10% Section 122 tariff (effective Feb 24, 2026, expires ~July 24, 2026) following the Supreme Court's ruling striking down IEEPA tariffs. Qualifying goods under CAFTA-DR may enter duty-free.
Are steel and aluminum from Nicaragua subject to extra tariffs?
Yes. Section 232 tariffs were NOT affected by the SCOTUS ruling. Steel imports face 50% and aluminum imports face 50%, in addition to the Section 122 tariff.
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.
