US Tariffs on Miscellaneous Articles of Base Metal from Taiwan — 10% (2026)

Importers sourcing miscellaneous articles of base metal from Taiwan face specific tariff considerations, with approximately $114B in total bilateral trade.

As of March 2026, miscellaneous articles of base metal imports from Taiwan 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.

Miscellaneous Articles of Base Metal (HTS Chapter 83) carry an average MFN duty rate of 4% in addition to the Section 122 tariff. No additional Section 232 or Section 301 surcharges apply to most products in this category from Taiwan.

Key products in HTS Chapter 83 imported from Taiwan include Locks and padlocks, Door hinges, Clasps and buckles, Safes, Metal statuettes, and Metal photo frames.