Trinidad and Tobago Tariff Rates 2026: 10% on US Imports
As of 2026-07-24, 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).
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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 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.