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US Tariffs on Milling Products, Malt, Starches from Mexico — 10% (2026)

Tariff Rate Breakdown

10%

Section 122 Base

10%

Total Effective Rate

USMCA — qualifying goods may enter duty-free

Importers sourcing milling products, malt, starches from Mexico face specific tariff considerations, with approximately $779B in total bilateral trade.

As of March 2026, milling products, malt, starches imports from Mexico 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.

Milling Products, Malt, Starches (HTS Chapter 11) carry an average MFN duty rate of 3% in addition to the Section 122 tariff. No additional Section 232 or Section 301 surcharges apply to most products in this category from Mexico.

Mexico is party to the USMCA, which may provide preferential or duty-free access for qualifying milling products, malt, starches. Importers should verify rules of origin requirements to take advantage of preferential rates.

Key products in HTS Chapter 11 imported from Mexico include Wheat flour, Corn starch, Malt, Rice flour, Potato starch, and Wheat gluten.

Common Products in Chapter 11

Wheat flourCorn starchMaltRice flourPotato starchWheat glutenCereal groatsTapioca starch

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current tariff rate on milling products, malt, starches from Mexico?

As of March 2026, milling products, malt, starches from Mexico face a base tariff of 10% under Section 122. The effective rate can be up to 10%.

Will the tariff on milling products, malt, starches from Mexico change?

The Section 122 tariff of 10% expires approximately July 24, 2026, unless Congress extends it. Monitor legislative developments for updates.

How did the Supreme Court ruling affect milling products, malt, starches imports from Mexico?

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 USMCA may still enter duty-free.