Venezuela Tariff Rates 2026: 10% on US Imports
As of 2026-07-24, US imports from Venezuela 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 rate fell from 15% after the Supreme Court struck down the IEEPA tariffs in February 2026, so importers who paid the higher rate between April 2025 and February 2026 may qualify for refunds. 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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Venezuela Import Tariff Overview
On paper, imports from Venezuela carry a 10% base US tariff — down from a 15% IEEPA reciprocal rate struck down by SCOTUS in February 2026 — but comprehensive US sanctions on Venezuela's oil sector and PDVSA restrict or license most trade, so the 10% figure is largely theoretical.
US-Venezuela trade is dominated by sanctions administered by OFAC, which control oil and many other flows through specific licenses. Venezuela was historically a major crude supplier to US Gulf Coast refiners, but those volumes have been sharply curtailed. There is no US free trade agreement, and sanctions rather than tariff schedules are the binding constraint.
Key Products Imported from Venezuela
Historically significant US imports include crude oil and petroleum (now sanction-restricted, some moving under specific OFAC licenses), petroleum coke, iron and steel, aluminum, and seafood.
Recent Changes
The 15% IEEPA reciprocal rate was struck down February 20, 2026 and the base fell to 10% (Section 122, then the Section 301 forced-labor tariff from July 24, 2026), and de minimis is eliminated. Sanctions remain the decisive factor — importers must verify current OFAC measures before any Venezuelan-origin transaction.
Tips for Importers
Sanctions and licensing govern nearly all Venezuelan trade — confirm OFAC authorization before any import. Where trade is licensed, the 10% base plus MFN applies, and steel or aluminum articles face the 50% Section 232 tariff. Importers who paid the 15% IEEPA rate in 2025 may have CAPE refund eligibility.
How Are US Tariffs on Venezuela Imports Calculated?
US import duties on goods from Venezuela 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 Venezuela, 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 Venezuela rates with other countries to evaluate sourcing alternatives.
Already importing from Venezuela? 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.