US Tariff Calculator 2026 — Import Duty Rates
Estimate US import duties and total landed cost by country of origin and product category. Covers 2026 tariff rates including Section 122 baseline, Section 301 China tariffs and Section 232 steel and aluminum duties.
How It Works
- Enter the product value in USD
- Select the country of origin
- Select the product category
- Enter shipping and insurance costs
- Review your tariff breakdown and landed cost
2026 Tariff Update: Supreme Court Strikes Down IEEPA Tariffs
Understanding the 2026 US Tariff Landscape
US tariff policy in 2026 is the product of multiple overlapping legal authorities and trade disputes spanning more than a decade. Importers face a complex stack of duties depending on country of origin, product category and the specific legal authority invoked. Understanding each layer is essential for accurate landed cost calculations and supply chain decisions.
The 10% Baseline Tariff — From IEEPA to Section 122
In early 2025, the executive branch invoked the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose a 10% baseline tariff on virtually all imports, regardless of origin. That authority was challenged in federal court, and on February 20, 2026, the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump that IEEPA's power to "regulate importation" does not extend to imposing tariffs. The IEEPA tariffs — including the 10% reciprocal baseline and the 20% China fentanyl tariff — terminated on February 24, 2026. Hours later the administration re-imposed a 10% flat baseline under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, a balance-of-payments authority that is statutorily capped at 15% and limited to 150 days. This Section 122 tariff is scheduled to expire on July 24, 2026, and the USTR has proposed 12.5% Section 301 duties on 46 countries as a durable replacement. Every country covered by this calculator currently carries at least this 10% base rate, except USMCA-compliant goods from Canada and Mexico in qualifying categories.
The China Trade War — Section 301 Tariffs
China faces the highest effective tariff rates of any US trading partner. The Section 301 tariffs, first imposed in 2018 under the Trade Act of 1974, added duties of up to 25% on hundreds of billions of dollars of Chinese goods across multiple tranches. Because Section 301 rests on separate statutory authority, it survived the 2026 IEEPA ruling untouched. Layered on top of the 10% Section 122 baseline, this brings the effective rate on general Chinese merchandise to roughly 35%. The 20% IEEPA fentanyl tariff that previously stacked on Chinese goods was struck down and no longer applies.
Sensitive sectors face even steeper rates. Electronics and semiconductors from China are subject to approximately 60% effective tariffs combining the Section 122 baseline, Section 301 duties and targeted semiconductor measures. Solar panels, electric vehicles and batteries from China carry over 100% effective tariffs under Section 301 trade-remedy actions that the current administration has maintained and extended. These extraordinarily high rates have significantly redirected solar panel and EV supply chains toward Southeast Asia and Mexico, though scrutiny of transshipment through third countries has increased.
Section 232 Steel and Aluminum Tariffs
Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 allows the President to restrict imports that threaten national security. The 2018 steel (25%) and aluminum (25%) tariffs imposed under this authority remain in force across nearly all countries, including close allies. While the EU, Canada, Mexico, Japan and South Korea have negotiated tariff-rate quotas that exempt certain volumes, imports above quota thresholds and most other countries pay the full Section 232 rate. Steel and aluminum from China pay the Section 232 rate in addition to Section 301 tariffs.
USMCA: Canada and Mexico
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) provides duty-free treatment for qualifying goods that meet rules of origin requirements — primarily that sufficient value is added within North America. The 2026 Section 122 baseline tariff sits on top of that framework for non-qualifying goods. The practical result is that USMCA-compliant goods in most categories from Canada and Mexico face reduced or zero tariffs, but steel and aluminum remain subject to the 25% Section 232 rate regardless of USMCA status. Importers must confirm USMCA origin certification with their suppliers.
2026 Effective Tariff Rates by Country and Category
| Country | General | Electronics | Steel & Alum. | Auto | Solar / EV | Agricultural |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| China | 35% | 60% | 35% | 35% | 100%+ | 35% |
| European Union | 10% | 10% | 25% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Canada (USMCA) | 0–10% | 0–10% | 25% | 0–10% | 0–10% | 0–10% |
| Mexico (USMCA) | 0–10% | 0–10% | 25% | 0–10% | 0–10% | 0–10% |
| Japan | 10% | 10% | 25% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| South Korea | 10% | 10% | 25% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Taiwan | 10% | 10% | 25% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| India / Vietnam / Others | 10% | 10% | 25% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
Calculating import costs accurately is just the first step — understanding how tariffs affect your profit margins is equally important. Use our Profit Margin Calculator to factor tariff costs into your pricing and see the impact on gross and net margins.
Sources: Supreme Court of the United States, Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump, No. 24-1287 (Feb. 20, 2026); Congressional Research Service, "Supreme Court Rules Against IEEPA Tariffs" (LSB11398); U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) Harmonized Tariff Schedule; Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Section 301 notices.
Frequently Asked Questions
Goods from China face roughly a 35% effective tariff on general merchandise as of mid-2026 — the 10% Section 122 baseline tariff plus Section 301 duties of about 25%. The 20% IEEPA fentanyl tariff and the IEEPA reciprocal tariff were struck down by the Supreme Court on February 20, 2026 and no longer apply. Electronics face approximately 60% effective rates, while solar panels, EVs and batteries still exceed 100% under Section 301.
US import duties are calculated on the CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) value — also called the dutiable value. This is your product value plus shipping and insurance costs. The tariff amount equals the dutiable value multiplied by the effective tariff rate. Total landed cost is the dutiable value plus the tariff amount. For example: $10,000 product + $500 shipping = $10,500 dutiable value. At 35%, tariff = $3,675, total landed cost = $14,175.
Yes. USMCA-compliant goods from Canada and Mexico that meet rules of origin requirements can qualify for 0% tariff under the free trade agreement. However, the 2026 Section 122 baseline imposes 10% on many non-qualifying categories, and steel and aluminum imports from Canada and Mexico remain subject to the 25% Section 232 tariff regardless of USMCA status. Always confirm your product's USMCA eligibility with a licensed customs broker.
As of mid-2026, China faces the 10% Section 122 baseline tariff plus Section 301 duties — about 25% on most general goods and electronics, and up to 100% on EVs, solar panels and batteries. The IEEPA-based tariffs (the 10% reciprocal baseline and the 20% fentanyl tariff) were invalidated by the Supreme Court in February 2026 and no longer apply. The result is roughly a 35% effective rate for general merchandise and 60%+ for electronics and semiconductors.
Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 allows tariffs on national security grounds. A 25% tariff on steel and a 25% tariff on aluminum apply to imports from nearly all countries, including allies like the EU, Canada, Mexico, Japan and South Korea, though some have negotiated tariff-rate quotas. Steel and aluminum from China face the Section 232 tariff in addition to Section 301 tariffs, though the effective rate shown reflects the dominant applicable tariff stack.
Yes. On February 20, 2026, the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not authorize the President to impose tariffs. All IEEPA tariffs — the 10% reciprocal baseline and the 20% China fentanyl tariff — terminated on February 24, 2026. Section 301 and Section 232 tariffs rely on separate statutory authority and were unaffected by the ruling.
Hours after the IEEPA ruling, the administration imposed a flat 10% tariff under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 to replace the invalidated baseline, effective February 24, 2026. Section 122 is a balance-of-payments authority capped at 150 days, so this 10% tariff is scheduled to expire on July 24, 2026. The USTR has proposed replacing it with 12.5% Section 301 duties on 46 countries; if no replacement is in place, imports revert to normal MFN rates plus existing Section 232 and Section 301 duties.
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