US Tariffs on Aluminum from China — 85% (2026)

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

As of March 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 V.O.S. Selections Inc. v. United States 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.

In addition to the Section 122 base rate, aluminum from China may face Section 301 tariffs of 25-100% on covered products, as well as Section 232 tariffs of 50% on steel, aluminum, and related metals. These tariffs were unaffected by the SCOTUS ruling and remain fully in force. The combined effective rate can reach 85% or higher depending on the specific product.

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