🇨🇱

Wood from Chile Tariff: 50% (2026)

Tariff Rate Breakdown

10%

Section 122 Base

50%

Section 232

50%

Effective Rate

The 50% Section 232 rate applies to articles wholly of steel, aluminum, or copper (derivatives are 25%), on full customs value. The 10% Section 122 surcharge does not stack on the Section 232 metal content — it reaches only any non-metal portion — so a wholly-metal article’s effective rate is 50%, not 60%.

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

Among US trading partners for wood, Chile plays a notable role, with approximately $30B in total bilateral trade.

The current tariff framework for wood from Chile reflects the post-SCOTUS landscape: a 10% Section 122 tariff replaced the previously higher IEEPA rates after the Court's February 2026 ruling.

The Section 122 tariff is subject to a 150-day statutory time limit and is set to expire approximately July 24, 2026, unless Congress acts to extend or replace it. Importers should monitor legislative developments closely as this deadline approaches.

Products in this chapter may be subject to Section 232 metals tariffs. Since the April 6, 2026 restructuring these are two-tier: 50% on articles wholly of steel, aluminum, or copper and 25% on derivative articles, on the full customs value (doubled from 25% to 50% in June 2025). The 10% Section 122 surcharge does NOT stack on the Section 232 metal content, so a wholly-metal article runs about 50%, not 60%.

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

Key products in HTS Chapter 44 imported from Chile include Lumber, Plywood, Particle board, Wood veneer, Wooden furniture parts, and Chopsticks.

Common Products in Chapter 44

LumberPlywoodParticle boardWood veneerWooden furniture partsChopsticksWood flooringWooden framesHardwood logs

Calculate Your Import Duty

Use our tariff calculator to estimate the exact duty on your wood imports from Chile.

Open Tariff Calculator

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current tariff rate on wood from Chile?

As of mid-2026, wood from Chile face a base tariff of 10% under Section 122. Section 232 metals tariffs apply to steel/aluminum/copper articles — 50% on articles wholly of the metal and 25% on derivatives (full customs value); the 10% Section 122 does not stack on the metal content. The effective rate is about 50% on the most-affected products.

Will the tariff on wood from Chile change?

The Section 122 tariff of 10% expires approximately July 24, 2026, unless Congress extends it. Section 232 tariffs on metals also have no set expiration. Monitor legislative developments for updates.

How did the Supreme Court ruling affect wood imports from Chile?

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-Chile FTA may still enter duty-free.