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Coffee, Tea, Spices from Germany Tariff: 10% (2026)

Tariff Rate Breakdown

10%

Section 122 Base

10%

Effective Rate

Coffee, Tea, Spices from Germany represent an important segment of bilateral trade, with approximately $252B in total bilateral trade.

As of mid-2026, coffee, tea, spices imports from Germany 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.

Coffee, Tea, Spices (HTS Chapter 9) carry an average MFN duty rate of 1.5% in addition to the Section 122 tariff. No additional Section 232 or Section 301 surcharges apply to most products in this category from Germany.

Key products in HTS Chapter 9 imported from Germany include Coffee beans, Green tea, Black tea, Pepper, Vanilla, and Cinnamon.

Common Products in Chapter 9

Coffee beansGreen teaBlack teaPepperVanillaCinnamonGingerTurmericCloves

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current tariff rate on coffee, tea, spices from Germany?

As of mid-2026, coffee, tea, spices from Germany face a base tariff of 10% under Section 122. The effective rate is about 10% on the most-affected products.

Will the tariff on coffee, tea, spices from Germany 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 coffee, tea, spices imports from Germany?

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.