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Inorganic Chemicals from China Tariff: 35% (2026)

Tariff Rate Breakdown

10%

Section 122 Base

25%

Section 301

35%

Effective Rate

The United States imports substantial quantities of inorganic chemicals from China, with approximately $575B in total bilateral trade.

As of mid-2026, inorganic chemicals imports from China face a base tariff rate of 10% under the Section 301 forced-labor tariff (a two-tier 10%/12.5% duty), which replaced the flat 10% Section 122 rate when it expired July 24, 2026. Section 122 had itself replaced the 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, so the flat 10% Section 122 rate expired on July 24, 2026. It was replaced the same day by USTR's Section 301 forced-labor tariff, and China's current 10% base surcharge is that two-tier (10%/12.5%) rate.

Inorganic Chemicals from China are also subject to Section 301 tariffs, which range from 25% to 100% depending on the specific product classification. Section 301 tariffs were not affected by the Supreme Court ruling and remain in full effect. Combined with the 10% forced-labor base rate, importers may face effective rates of about 35% or more.

Key products in HTS Chapter 28 imported from China include Hydrochloric acid, Sulfuric acid, Sodium hydroxide, Hydrogen peroxide, Titanium dioxide, and Rare-earth compounds.

Common Products in Chapter 28

Hydrochloric acidSulfuric acidSodium hydroxideHydrogen peroxideTitanium dioxideRare-earth compoundsSilicon dioxideLithium compounds

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current tariff rate on inorganic chemicals from China?

As of mid-2026, inorganic chemicals from China face a base tariff of 10% under the Section 301 forced-labor tariff, which replaced the flat 10% Section 122 rate on July 24, 2026. Section 301 tariffs of 25-100% also apply to covered Chinese goods. The effective rate is about 35% on the most-affected products.

Will the tariff on inorganic chemicals from China change?

The flat 10% Section 122 tariff expired July 24, 2026 and was replaced the same day by the Section 301 forced-labor tariff; China's current 10% base surcharge is that two-tier (10%/12.5%) rate, covering roughly 60 economies. Existing Section 301 tariffs on Chinese goods have no set expiration. In August 2026, 25 states sued to block the forced-labor tariff, but CBP continues collecting it while the case proceeds.

How did the Supreme Court ruling affect inorganic chemicals 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 flat 10% tariff under Section 122 the same day, effective February 24; that rate expired July 24, 2026 and was replaced by the Section 301 forced-labor tariff (now 10% for China).