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Trinidad and Tobago Tariff Rates 2026: 10% on US Imports

Rates verified 2026-09-14

Effective Rate

10%

As of 2026-09-14, US imports from Trinidad and Tobago carry an effective tariff of about 10%. This combines the 10% Section 301 forced-labor baseline (which replaced Section 122 on July 24, 2026) applied to countries without a separate deal, 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).

Last verified September 14, 2026 · Source: USITC HTS · Section 301 forced-labor / 232 · run your exact numbers

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Updated Feb 21, 2026: IEEPA tariff (was 10%) struck down by SCOTUS Feb 20. Replaced by the 10% Section 122 tariff (Feb 24), which 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% by economy). Section 122 expired July 24, 2026 and was replaced by the Section 301 forced-labor tariff.

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Paid IEEPA duty on imports from Trinidad and Tobago in 2025–early 2026?

The Supreme Court struck down IEEPA reciprocal (and fentanyl/trafficking) tariffs on February 20, 2026. The Importer of Record — or the licensed broker who filed the original entries — can seek that IEEPA layer back through CBP’s CAPE process. This is not a consumer check, and it is not a guaranteed amount.

Who can file: the original Importer of Record (or that entry’s filing broker), not the retail customer.
Window: IEEPA duties collected from early 2025 through February 24, 2026 (reciprocal rates generally from April 2025; China/Canada/Mexico fentanyl layers started earlier).
Not refundable: Section 232 (steel/aluminum/autos), China Section 301, MFN base duty, or the current Section 301 forced-labor tariff / EU 15% deal rate.

Illustrative example only: $50,000 of IEEPA-period imports from Trinidad and Tobago at the published 10% IEEPA rate carried about $5,000 of IEEPA duty. That IEEPA layer — plus statutory interest (6–7% compounded daily under 19 CFR 24.36) — is what CAPE can refund. Your actual figure comes from your 7501s, not this example.

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Forced-Labor Tariff

10%

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.

Trinidad and Tobago Import Tariff Overview

Imports from Trinidad and Tobago carry a 10% base US tariff — the Section 301 forced-labor tariff (standard tier) that replaced the expired 10% Section 122 reciprocal tariff on July 24, 2026 — with no reciprocal FTA, though the country is a Caribbean Basin Initiative beneficiary.

Trinidad and Tobago has an energy- and petrochemical-based economy and is the leading Western Hemisphere exporter of LNG, ammonia, and methanol. It trades with the US under unilateral CBI preferences rather than a bilateral agreement, and the US is its largest trading partner. Much of the two-way flow is in hydrocarbons and downstream chemicals.

Key Products Imported from Trinidad and Tobago

Top US imports include petroleum and petroleum products, liquefied natural gas, ammonia, methanol, urea and other fertilizers, iron and steel (including direct-reduced iron), and Angostura bitters and beverages.

Recent Changes

The 10% Section 122 reciprocal tariff expired July 24, 2026 and was replaced by the Section 301 forced-labor tariff (10% standard tier), while the $800 de minimis exemption is eliminated for all shipments. Section 232 tariffs on steel articles remain at 50% (25% on derivatives), relevant to Trinidad's direct-reduced iron and steel exports.

Tips for Importers

Petrochemicals such as methanol, ammonia, and urea generally carry low or zero MFN rates, so the 10% base is the main layer to plan around. Direct-reduced iron and steel articles are hit at the 50% Section 232 tier on full customs value, with the base excluded on the metal content. Review CAPE refund eligibility for any IEEPA duties paid in 2025.

How Are US Tariffs on Trinidad and Tobago Imports Calculated?

US import duties on goods from Trinidad and Tobago are determined by multiple overlapping tariff authorities. The base layer is the 10% 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. 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 Trinidad and Tobago, 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 Trinidad and Tobago rates with other countries to evaluate sourcing alternatives.

Already importing from Trinidad and Tobago? If you paid IEEPA duty in 2025–early 2026, start with how to claim an IEEPA refund, the tariff-refunds hub, and CAPE refund status. And if you re-export or manufacture with imported goods, duty drawback can recover up to 99% of eligible duties — a separate program from CAPE.

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Browse Trinidad and Tobago Tariffs by Product Category

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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Guides for Trinidad and Tobago Importers

How Tariff Stacking Works: Why Your Rate Might Be Higher Than You Think4 min read The De Minimis Exemption Is Gone: What the End of the $800 Duty-Free Threshold Means for You7 min read How to Find the HTS Code for Your Product: Step-by-Step Lookup Guide8 min read

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a tariff on goods from Trinidad and Tobago?

Yes. The base US tariff is 10% — the Section 301 forced-labor tariff that replaced the expired Section 122 rate on July 24, 2026 — plus applicable MFN duties. Some goods may qualify for duty-free treatment under the Caribbean Basin Initiative.

How much is US import duty from Trinidad and Tobago?

Petrochemicals and LNG typically face low MFN rates plus the 10% base tariff. Steel articles, including direct-reduced iron, are assessed the 50% Section 232 tariff on full customs value instead of stacking the base on the metal content.

Are Trinidad's methanol and ammonia exports tariffed?

Bulk methanol, ammonia, and urea generally enter at low or zero MFN rates, so the 10% base tariff is the primary cost layer. There is no US FTA to eliminate it, though CBI preferences may apply to certain qualifying goods.

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.