Steel from Mexico: 50% US Tariff (2026)
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Importing steel from Mexico into the United States carries an effective tariff of about 50% in 2026. That is the 50% Section 232 tariff on the metal content — the base tariff layer does not stack on Section 232 metal, so the metals rate governs.
Mexico is a USMCA partner, so steel that meets the agreement's rules of origin can enter the US duty-free — the 50% figure applies to non-qualifying goods. Correct origin documentation (certificates, bills of materials, production records) is the single biggest lever on landed cost from Mexico.
Steel imports fall under HTS chapters 72-73, 76. On a $10,000 shipment, the ~50% effective rate works out to roughly $5,000 in duty before the Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464%) and, on ocean freight, the Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125%). Because the exact duty depends on the specific HTS code and materials, confirm the classification with the HTS Code Finder and run your country and declared value through the tariff calculator on this page for the fully stacked number.
Bottom line for steel importers sourcing from Mexico: confirm the HTS classification, budget for the 50% Section 232 metals tariff, and — if you paid IEEPA duties in 2025 — check refund eligibility before Phase 1 windows close on a rolling basis.
Steel Tariffs by Country: Where It’s Cheapest to Import in 2026
Mexico ranks #8 of 13 major steel sources by effective US tariff. Cheapest first — click any country for its full breakdown.
| Source country | 2026 rate | vs. Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 0% | 50 pts cheaper |
| Brazil | 50% | same |
| Canada | 50% | same |
| China | 50% | same |
| Germany | 50% | same |
| Italy | 50% | same |
| Japan | 50% | same |
| Mexico (this page) | 50% | — |
| Netherlands | 50% | same |
| Spain | 50% | same |
| Taiwan | 50% | same |
| Turkey | 50% | same |
| Vietnam | 50% | same |
Effective 2026 rates for typical goods in this category (MFN base + the Section 301 forced-labor tariff that replaced Section 122 on July 24, 2026, plus Section 301/232 where they apply). Your exact duty depends on the specific HTS code — South Korea is currently the lowest-tariff major source at 0%. Tariffs are one input; weigh freight, lead time, and quality too.
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