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US Tariffs on Electrical Machinery from Costa Rica — 60% (2026)

Tariff Rate Breakdown

10%

Section 122 Base

50%

Section 232

60%

Total Effective Rate

CAFTA-DR — qualifying goods may enter duty-free

Importers sourcing electrical machinery from Costa Rica face specific tariff considerations, with approximately $18B in total bilateral trade.

Following the Supreme Court's landmark February 20, 2026 decision striking down IEEPA tariffs, imports of electrical machinery from Costa Rica 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 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%.

Costa Rica is party to the CAFTA-DR, which may provide preferential or duty-free access for qualifying electrical machinery. Importers should verify rules of origin requirements to take advantage of preferential rates.

Key products in HTS Chapter 85 imported from Costa Rica 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 Costa Rica?

As of March 2026, electrical machinery from Costa Rica face a base tariff of 10% under Section 122. Section 232 tariffs of 50% apply to steel and aluminum products. The effective rate can be up to 60%.

Will the tariff on electrical machinery from Costa Rica change?

The Section 122 tariff of 10% expires approximately July 24, 2026, unless Congress extends it. 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 Costa Rica?

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. Qualifying goods under CAFTA-DR may still enter duty-free.