China Tariff Rates 2026: 37.5% on US Imports
As of 2026-09-14, US imports from China carry an effective tariff of about 37.5%. This combines the 12.5% Section 301 forced-labor baseline (which replaced Section 122 on July 24, 2026) applied to countries without a separate deal, plus Section 301 duties up to 25% on covered goods, 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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- 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.
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China Import Tariff Overview
China faces the heaviest US tariff burden of any country even after the SCOTUS ruling. While the IEEPA reciprocal tariff was struck down, Section 301 tariffs of 25-100% remain in full force under separate legal authority, and a 12.5% Section 301 forced-labor tariff (which replaced Section 122 on July 24, 2026) sits on top of the old base. Combined effective rates still reach 62.5-112.5% on many product categories.
The US-China trade relationship remains the most tariff-impacted bilateral relationship in the world. Section 301 tariffs, first imposed in 2018, cover approximately $370B of Chinese imports across four tranches (Lists 1-4). The SCOTUS ruling removed the IEEPA reciprocal tariff but left Section 301 intact. There is no free trade agreement. China remains the US's third-largest goods supplier despite years of tariff escalation driving supply chain diversification.
Key Products Imported from China
Top imports include electronics and semiconductors, machinery, consumer goods (toys, furniture, housewares), apparel and textiles, footwear, auto parts, chemicals, plastics, and solar panels. China dominates US imports in categories such as laptops, smartphones, furniture, and toys, though market share has declined in recent years.
Recent Changes
Feb 20, 2026: SCOTUS struck down IEEPA tariffs — China's old 20% IEEPA rate removed. The Section 301 forced-labor tariff now applies — China is in the 12.5% tier — which replaced the expired 10% Section 122 baseline on July 24, 2026. Section 301 tariffs UNCHANGED: 25% on Lists 1-3 and 7.5% on List 4A, plus 100% on EVs, 50% on solar panels, 50% on semiconductors, 25% on EV batteries. De minimis exemption for Chinese shipments remains eliminated (effective May 2, 2025). Fentanyl-related tariffs remain at 10%.
Tips for Importers
The SCOTUS ruling provides modest relief for Chinese imports (IEEPA rate removed, replaced by the 12.5% Section 301 forced-labor tariff that superseded Section 122 on July 24, 2026), but the existing China Section 301 tariffs remain the dominant cost driver. Tariff engineering is critical — review HTS classifications carefully, as small product modifications can shift items between Section 301 lists with dramatically different rates. The China+1 strategy remains essential. With the two-tier Section 301 forced-labor tariff now replacing Section 122, Vietnam, India, and Mexico are more cost-competitive than ever versus China. For e-commerce, de minimis elimination means all Chinese shipments require formal entry.
How Are US Tariffs on China Imports Calculated?
US import duties on goods from China are determined by multiple overlapping tariff authorities. The base layer is the 12.5% 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. On top of this, Section 301 tariffs of up to 25% apply to specific product categories, significantly increasing the effective rate on covered goods. 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 China, 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 China rates with other countries to evaluate sourcing alternatives.
Already importing from China? 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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Rates by Product Sector
| Sector | Base Rate | Surcharge | Effective Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronics | 0% | +25% | 25% | Section 301 List 1-3 (REMAINS) |
| Clothing & Apparel | 16.5% | +7.5% | 24% | Section 301 List 4A (REMAINS) |
| Footwear | 12.5% | +25% | 37.5% | — |
| Automobiles & Parts | 2.5% | +25% | 27.5% | EVs 100% (Section 301) |
| Steel & Aluminum | 0% | +50% | 50% | Section 232 50% (doubled June 2025). Copper 50%. |
| Food & Agriculture | 5% | +25% | 30% | — |
| Furniture | 0% | +25% | 25% | Section 301 + Section 232 lumber 10% |
| Machinery & Equipment | 2.5% | +25% | 27.5% | — |
| Pharmaceuticals | 0% | +25% | 25% | Section 301. 100% on patented pharma |
| Toys & Games | 0% | +7.5% | 7.5% | Section 301 List 4A |
| Energy & Batteries | 0% | +50% | 50% | Solar 50%, EV batteries 25% (Section 301) |
| Textiles & Fabrics | 9% | +7.5% | 16.5% | — |
| Chemicals | 3% | +25% | 28% | — |
| Plastics & Rubber | 4% | +25% | 29% | — |
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