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US Tariffs on Electrical Machinery from China — 85% (2026)

Tariff Rate Breakdown

10%

Section 122 Base

25%

Section 301

50%

Section 232

85%

Total Effective Rate

Electrical Machinery from China represent an important segment of bilateral trade, with approximately $575B in total bilateral trade.

As of March 2026, electrical machinery imports from China 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.

In addition to the Section 122 base rate, electrical machinery from China may face Section 301 tariffs of 25-100% on covered products, as well as Section 232 tariffs of 50% on steel, aluminum, and related metals. These tariffs were unaffected by the SCOTUS ruling and remain fully in force. The combined effective rate can reach 85% or higher depending on the specific product.

Key products in HTS Chapter 85 imported from China include Semiconductors and chips, Smartphones, Televisions, Lithium-ion batteries, Electric motors, and Solar panels.

Common Products in Chapter 85

Semiconductors and chipsSmartphonesTelevisionsLithium-ion batteriesElectric motorsSolar panelsLED lightsPrinted circuit boardsTransformersCables and wiring

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current tariff rate on electrical machinery from China?

As of March 2026, electrical machinery from China face a base tariff of 10% under Section 122. Additional Section 301 tariffs of 25-100% apply. Section 232 tariffs of 50% apply to steel and aluminum products. The effective rate can be up to 85%.

Will the tariff on electrical machinery 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 electrical machinery 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.