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Aluminum from China Tariff: 75% (2026)

Tariff Rate Breakdown

10%

Section 122 Base

25%

Section 301

50%

Section 232

75%

Effective Rate

The 50% Section 232 rate applies to articles wholly of steel, aluminum, or copper (derivatives are 25%), on full customs value. The 10% Section 122 surcharge does not stack on the Section 232 metal content — it reaches only any non-metal portion — so a wholly-metal article’s effective rate is 75%, not 85%.

Aluminum from China represent an important segment of bilateral trade, with approximately $575B in total bilateral trade.

As of mid-2026, aluminum imports from China face a base tariff rate of 10% under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974. This rate replaced the previous IEEPA reciprocal tariff following the Supreme Court's 6-3 ruling in Learning Resources v. Trump (with V.O.S. Selections) on February 20, 2026.

Under the Trade Act of 1974, Section 122 tariffs are limited to 150 days. The current 10% rate expires around July 24, 2026. Congressional action would be required to extend these tariffs beyond that date.

Products in this chapter from China can also carry Section 232 metals tariffs and Section 301 (China) tariffs, both unaffected by the SCOTUS ruling. Since the April 6, 2026 restructuring, Section 232 is two-tier: 50% on articles wholly of steel, aluminum, or copper and 25% on derivative articles, assessed on the full customs value. Importantly, the 10% Section 122 surcharge does NOT stack on the Section 232 metal content — it reaches only any non-metal portion. Section 301 (25-100% on covered Chinese goods) does stack. So a wholly-metal article from China runs about 75% (50% Section 232 + 25% Section 301), not 85%.

Key products in HTS Chapter 76 imported from China include Aluminum sheets, Aluminum foil, Aluminum extrusions, Aluminum cans, Aluminum wire, and Aluminum plates.

Common Products in Chapter 76

Aluminum sheetsAluminum foilAluminum extrusionsAluminum cansAluminum wireAluminum platesAluminum structuresAluminum castings

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current tariff rate on aluminum from China?

As of mid-2026, aluminum from China face a base tariff of 10% under Section 122. Section 301 tariffs of 25-100% also apply to covered Chinese goods. Section 232 metals tariffs apply to steel/aluminum/copper articles — 50% on articles wholly of the metal and 25% on derivatives (full customs value); the 10% Section 122 does not stack on the metal content. The effective rate is about 75% on the most-affected products.

Will the tariff on aluminum from China change?

The Section 122 tariff of 10% expires approximately July 24, 2026, unless Congress extends it. Section 301 tariffs on Chinese goods have no set expiration. Section 232 tariffs on metals also have no set expiration. Monitor legislative developments for updates.

How did the Supreme Court ruling affect aluminum imports from China?

The Supreme Court's February 20, 2026 ruling struck down IEEPA reciprocal tariffs as exceeding presidential authority. The president signed a replacement 10% tariff under Section 122 the same day, effective February 24.