Steel from Netherlands: 50% US Tariff (2026)

Importing steel from Netherlands 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.

The 15% ceiling replaced the 10% Section 122 rate for the EU bloc on July 1, 2026. It is all-inclusive and does not apply to Section 232 steel and aluminum, which remain at 50% regardless of origin. For steel specifically, the ceiling means a predictable landed-duty number that no longer moves with the reciprocal-tariff calendar.

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 Netherlands: confirm the HTS classification, budget for the 15% EU–US deal ceiling, and — if you paid IEEPA duties in 2025 — check refund eligibility before Phase 1 windows close on a rolling basis.