Clothing from Bangladesh: 26.5% US Tariff (2026)
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The Supreme Court struck down the 2025 IEEPA tariffs and a $166B refund pool is open. See your personalized refund opportunity & filing roadmap.
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Paid IEEPA duty on imports of Clothing from Bangladesh in 2025–early 2026?
The Supreme Court struck down IEEPA reciprocal (and fentanyl/trafficking) tariffs on February 20, 2026. The Importer of Record — or the licensed broker who filed the original entries — can seek that IEEPA layer back through CBP’s CAPE process. This is not a consumer check, and it is not a guaranteed amount.
- Who can file: the original Importer of Record (or that entry’s filing broker), not the retail customer.
- 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.
Illustrative example only: $50,000 of IEEPA-period imports of Clothing from Bangladesh at the published 37% IEEPA rate carried about $18,500 of IEEPA duty. That IEEPA layer — plus statutory interest (6–7% compounded daily under 19 CFR 24.36) — is what CAPE can refund. Your actual figure comes from your 7501s, not this example.
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Check CAPE status · When money arrivesOverview on the tariff-refunds hub. Phase 3 for finally liquidated entries launches October 6, 2026 for CIT plaintiffs only. Illustrative analysis — not a guaranteed amount.
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Bangladesh is the world's second-largest clothing exporter (after China) and was among the biggest beneficiaries of the SCOTUS ruling that struck down IEEPA tariffs. The total tariff dropped from approximately 53.5% to 26.5%.
The current rate structure: 16.5% MFN base rate + the 10% Section 301 forced-labor tariff (Bangladesh is in the 10% tier) = 26.5%. Before the SCOTUS ruling, Bangladesh faced a punishing 37% IEEPA reciprocal tariff on top of the MFN rate, making the total approximately 53.5%. The reduction of 27 percentage points is transformative for Bangladeshi garment exporters and their US import partners.
Bangladesh specializes in basic and mid-range garments: T-shirts, polo shirts, trousers, denim, sweaters, and jackets. The country's garment industry employs over 4 million workers and accounts for over 80% of Bangladesh's total exports. Major brands sourcing from Bangladesh include H&M, Walmart, Zara, and Primark.
At 26.5%, Bangladesh's rate is identical to India and just below Vietnam's 29%, and well below China's 36.5%. Mexico (0% USMCA) remains the lowest option. Bangladesh's primary competitive advantage is its extremely low labor costs — among the lowest in Asia — which make it the most cost-effective option for basic, high-volume garments even with the 26.5% tariff.
The garment industry has invested in improved safety standards following the Rana Plaza tragedy, with the International Accord on Fire and Building Safety covering most major factories. Sustainability certifications and green factories are increasingly common.
Key developments: the 10% Section 122 rate expired July 24, 2026 and was replaced by the Section 301 forced-labor tariff — Bangladesh is in the 10% tier, so its total is unchanged at 26.5%. In August 2026, 25 states sued at the Court of International Trade to block the forced-labor tariff, but CBP continues collecting it while the case proceeds. New Section 301 investigations launched March 11 could potentially target Bangladesh. Infrastructure limitations (port congestion at Chattogram) and lead times (35-45 days shipping) remain considerations.
Clothing Tariffs by Country: Where It’s Cheapest to Import in 2026
Bangladesh ranks #9 of 12 major clothing sources by effective US tariff. Cheapest first — click any country for its full breakdown.
| Source country | 2026 rate | vs. Bangladesh |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | 0% | 26.5 pts cheaper |
| Mexico | 0% | 26.5 pts cheaper |
| South Korea | 10% | 16.5 pts cheaper |
| Indonesia | 13.4% | 13.1 pts cheaper |
| Philippines | 15.9% | 10.6 pts cheaper |
| Thailand | 15.9% | 10.6 pts cheaper |
| Turkey | 15.9% | 10.6 pts cheaper |
| Italy | 16.5% | 10 pts cheaper |
| Bangladesh (this page) | 26.5% | — |
| India | 26.5% | same |
| Vietnam | 29% | +2.5 pts |
| China | 36.5% | +10 pts |
Effective 2026 rates for typical goods in this category (MFN base + the Section 301 forced-labor tariff that replaced Section 122 on July 24, 2026, plus Section 301/232 where they apply). Your exact duty depends on the specific HTS code — Canada is currently the lowest-tariff major source at 0%. Tariffs are one input; weigh freight, lead time, and quality too.
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