US Tariffs on Imports from Vietnam
Vietnam Import Tariff Overview
Vietnam is the biggest winner from the SCOTUS ruling — its tariff rate plunged from 46% (IEEPA) to 10% (Section 122), a 36-percentage-point reduction and the largest rate decrease of any US trading partner. This vindicates the China+1 strategy that drove $136B in annual US imports from Vietnam.
Vietnam emerged as one of the fastest-growing US trade partners over the past decade, with imports nearly tripling since 2018 as companies shifted production from China. The old 46% IEEPA rate had threatened to undermine this shift, but the SCOTUS ruling has restored Vietnam's competitive position. There is no bilateral FTA, though Vietnam is a CPTPP member. Vietnam's electronics exports are largely driven by Samsung and other multinational operations.
Key Products Imported from Vietnam
Top imports include apparel and garments, electronics (Samsung smartphones and appliances), furniture, footwear, seafood, textiles, and coffee. Vietnam has become the second-largest US apparel supplier after China and a top furniture exporter, largely displacing Chinese production in these categories.
Recent Changes
Feb 20, 2026: SCOTUS struck down IEEPA tariffs — Vietnam's rate plunged from 46% to 10% Section 122 (expires ~July 24, 2026). This is the largest rate decrease of any country. Section 232 steel and aluminum tariffs of 50% remain. The 36-point reduction dramatically improves the economics of Vietnam-based manufacturing. Circumvention enforcement continues targeting goods transshipped through Vietnam to avoid Chinese Section 301 tariffs.
Tips for Importers
Vietnam is dramatically more competitive post-SCOTUS — the 36-point tariff reduction makes it the clear winner among China+1 alternatives. For apparel at 10% Section 122 plus ~16.5% base rate, Vietnam now undercuts the old cost structure by more than 30 points. Furniture from Vietnam is again highly competitive versus Mexican and domestic alternatives. Ensure goods are genuinely produced in Vietnam (not transshipped from China), as CBP circumvention enforcement remains aggressive. Plan for the ~July 2026 Section 122 expiry — if it lapses, Vietnam could face 0% tariff or new legislation.
Rates by Product Sector
| Sector | Base Rate | Surcharge | Effective Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronics | 0% | — | Free | — |
| Clothing & Apparel | 16.5% | — | 16.5% | — |
| Footwear | 12.5% | — | 12.5% | — |
| Furniture | 0% | — | Free | — |
| Food & Agriculture | 5% | — | 5% | — |
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