Saudi Arabia Tariff Rates 2026: 10% on US Imports
As of 2026-06-14, US imports from Saudi Arabia 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 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.
Last verified June 14, 2026 · Source: USITC HTS · Section 122 / 301 / 232 · run your exact numbers
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Saudi Arabia Import Tariff Overview
Saudi Arabia faces a 10% Section 122 tariff on US imports, unchanged in rate from its prior IEEPA level but now operating under different legal authority following the Supreme Court's 6-3 ruling on Feb 20, 2026. US imports from Saudi Arabia total approximately $17B annually, heavily concentrated in crude oil (which enters at 0% MFN duty, limiting practical tariff impact) and a growing portfolio of petrochemicals and aluminum under Vision 2030 diversification.
The US-Saudi trade relationship is dominated by energy, with crude oil historically comprising the vast majority of imports. As US domestic oil production has surged, Saudi oil imports have declined significantly — Saudi Arabia now accounts for less than 5% of US crude imports, down from over 15% a decade ago. There is no bilateral FTA, though the US and Saudi Arabia maintain a strategic economic dialogue. Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 diversification plan aims to expand non-oil exports, including petrochemicals, aluminum, and manufactured goods.
Key Products Imported from Saudi Arabia
Top imports include crude oil and refined petroleum products, fertilizers and chemicals, aluminum (Ma'aden), and plastics. Saudi Arabia is also a supplier of petrochemical feedstocks and urea-based fertilizers. Non-oil imports are relatively small but growing as the Saudi economy diversifies under Vision 2030, with petrochemical exports emerging as the second-largest category.
Recent Changes
Feb 20, 2026: Supreme Court struck down IEEPA tariffs 6-3; Saudi Arabia's 10% rate continues under Section 122 authority (effective Feb 24, expires ~July 24, 2026). The rate is numerically unchanged from the old IEEPA floor. Section 232 metals tariffs remain in full force — Saudi aluminum from Ma'aden faces 50% on primary/unwrought aluminum articles, with 25% on qualifying derivative products (both on full customs value, after the April 6, 2026 restructuring). Saudi crude oil imports to the US have continued declining as US domestic production has grown. No FTA negotiations are currently active.
Tips for Importers
Crude oil is classified under HTS codes with 0% MFN duty, so the 10% Section 122 tariff is the only layer on Saudi Arabia's primary export — and many energy products receive favorable treatment. For petrochemicals and plastics, verify HTS classifications as rates vary significantly by processing stage. Saudi aluminum from Ma'aden faces the 50% Section 232 tariff on top of the 10% Section 122 — compare with Australian aluminum (exempt from Section 232). With Section 122 set to expire ~July 24, 2026, plan inventory timing around the potential rate change. Consider the declining volume of Saudi crude in the US energy mix when evaluating long-term sourcing strategies.
How Are US Tariffs on Saudi Arabia Imports Calculated?
US import duties on goods from Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia, 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 Saudi Arabia rates with other countries to evaluate sourcing alternatives.
Already importing from Saudi Arabia? 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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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.