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US Tariffs on Animal or Vegetable Fats and Oils from Colombia — 10% (2026)

Tariff Rate Breakdown

10%

Section 122 Base

10%

Total Effective Rate

US-Colombia TPA — qualifying goods may enter duty-free

Importers sourcing animal or vegetable fats and oils from Colombia face specific tariff considerations, with approximately $36B in total bilateral trade.

As of March 2026, animal or vegetable fats and oils imports from Colombia 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.

Animal or Vegetable Fats and Oils (HTS Chapter 15) carry an average MFN duty rate of 4% in addition to the Section 122 tariff. No additional Section 232 or Section 301 surcharges apply to most products in this category from Colombia.

Colombia is party to the US-Colombia TPA, which may provide preferential or duty-free access for qualifying animal or vegetable fats and oils. Importers should verify rules of origin requirements to take advantage of preferential rates.

Key products in HTS Chapter 15 imported from Colombia include Olive oil, Palm oil, Soybean oil, Sunflower oil, Coconut oil, and Lard and tallow.

Common Products in Chapter 15

Olive oilPalm oilSoybean oilSunflower oilCoconut oilLard and tallowMargarineBeeswax

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current tariff rate on animal or vegetable fats and oils from Colombia?

As of March 2026, animal or vegetable fats and oils from Colombia face a base tariff of 10% under Section 122. The effective rate can be up to 10%.

Will the tariff on animal or vegetable fats and oils from Colombia change?

The Section 122 tariff of 10% expires approximately July 24, 2026, unless Congress extends it. Monitor legislative developments for updates.

How did the Supreme Court ruling affect animal or vegetable fats and oils imports from Colombia?

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. Qualifying goods under US-Colombia TPA may still enter duty-free.