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US Tariffs on Optical, Medical Instruments from Israel — 10% (2026)

Tariff Rate Breakdown

10%

Section 122 Base

10%

Total Effective Rate

US-Israel FTA — qualifying goods may enter duty-free

Optical, Medical Instruments from Israel represent an important segment of bilateral trade, with approximately $50B in total bilateral trade.

As of March 2026, optical, medical instruments imports from Israel 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.

Optical, Medical Instruments (HTS Chapter 90) carry an average MFN duty rate of 2.5% in addition to the Section 122 tariff. No additional Section 232 or Section 301 surcharges apply to most products in this category from Israel.

Israel is party to the US-Israel FTA, which may provide preferential or duty-free access for qualifying optical, medical instruments. Importers should verify rules of origin requirements to take advantage of preferential rates.

Key products in HTS Chapter 90 imported from Israel include Lenses, Microscopes, Medical instruments, X-ray apparatus, Hearing aids, and Thermometers.

Common Products in Chapter 90

LensesMicroscopesMedical instrumentsX-ray apparatusHearing aidsThermometersOscilloscopesGPS devicesSpectacles and frames

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current tariff rate on optical, medical instruments from Israel?

As of March 2026, optical, medical instruments from Israel face a base tariff of 10% under Section 122. The effective rate can be up to 10%.

Will the tariff on optical, medical instruments from Israel 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 optical, medical instruments imports from Israel?

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 US-Israel FTA may still enter duty-free.