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Copper from China Tariff: 75% (2026)

Tariff Rate Breakdown

10%

Section 122 Base

25%

Section 301

50%

Section 232

75%

Effective Rate

The 50% Section 232 rate applies to articles wholly of steel, aluminum, or copper (derivatives are 25%), on full customs value. The 10% Section 122 surcharge does not stack on the Section 232 metal content — it reaches only any non-metal portion — so a wholly-metal article’s effective rate is 75%, not 85%.

Among US trading partners for copper, China plays a notable role, with approximately $575B in total bilateral trade.

Following the Supreme Court's landmark February 20, 2026 decision striking down IEEPA tariffs, imports of copper from China are now subject to a 10% tariff under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, effective February 24, 2026.

This 10% rate has a built-in expiration: Section 122 limits presidential tariff authority to 150 days, meaning the tariff expires approximately July 24, 2026 without congressional renewal.

Products in this chapter from China can also carry Section 232 metals tariffs and Section 301 (China) tariffs, both unaffected by the SCOTUS ruling. Since the April 6, 2026 restructuring, Section 232 is two-tier: 50% on articles wholly of steel, aluminum, or copper and 25% on derivative articles, assessed on the full customs value. Importantly, the 10% Section 122 surcharge does NOT stack on the Section 232 metal content — it reaches only any non-metal portion. Section 301 (25-100% on covered Chinese goods) does stack. So a wholly-metal article from China runs about 75% (50% Section 232 + 25% Section 301), not 85%.

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

Common Products in Chapter 74

Copper wireCopper cathodesBrass fittingsCopper pipes and tubesCopper foilBronze alloysCopper cableCopper plumbing fittings

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current tariff rate on copper from China?

As of mid-2026, copper from China face a base tariff of 10% under Section 122. Section 301 tariffs of 25-100% also apply to covered Chinese goods. Section 232 metals tariffs apply to steel/aluminum/copper articles — 50% on articles wholly of the metal and 25% on derivatives (full customs value); the 10% Section 122 does not stack on the metal content. The effective rate is about 75% on the most-affected products.

Will the tariff on copper from China change?

The Section 122 tariff of 10% expires approximately July 24, 2026, unless Congress extends it. Section 301 tariffs on Chinese goods have no set expiration. Section 232 tariffs on metals also have no set expiration. Monitor legislative developments for updates.

How did the Supreme Court ruling affect copper imports from China?

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.