US Tariffs on Copper from Chile — 60% (2026)

Chile is a significant source of copper imports into the United States, with approximately $30B in total bilateral trade.

The current tariff framework for copper from Chile reflects the post-SCOTUS landscape: a 10% Section 122 tariff replaced the previously higher IEEPA rates after the Court's February 2026 ruling.

The Section 122 tariff is subject to a 150-day statutory time limit and is set to expire approximately July 24, 2026, unless Congress acts to extend or replace it. Importers should monitor legislative developments closely as this deadline approaches.

Products in this chapter may be subject to Section 232 tariffs of 50% on steel and aluminum items, which were doubled in June 2025 and remain unaffected by the SCOTUS ruling. When applicable, the combined rate reaches 60%.

Chile is party to the US-Chile FTA, which may provide preferential or duty-free access for qualifying copper. Importers should verify rules of origin requirements to take advantage of preferential rates.

Key products in HTS Chapter 74 imported from Chile include Copper wire, Copper cathodes, Brass fittings, Copper pipes and tubes, Copper foil, and Bronze alloys.