US Tariffs on Precious Metals, Jewelry from Taiwan — 10% (2026)

Taiwan is a significant source of precious metals, jewelry imports into the United States, with approximately $114B in total bilateral trade.

As of March 2026, precious metals, jewelry 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.

Precious Metals, Jewelry (HTS Chapter 71) carry an average MFN duty rate of 5.5% 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 71 imported from Taiwan include Gold jewelry, Silver articles, Diamonds, Cultured pearls, Platinum, and Gemstones.