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
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.
Section 122 Baseline Tariff — IEEPA Authority
In early 2025, the executive branch invoked the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose a 10% baseline tariff on virtually all imports entering the United States, regardless of origin. This was challenged in federal courts, and while litigation continued through 2025, the Supreme Court's 2026 ruling upheld executive tariff authority under IEEPA in broad terms, cementing the 10% baseline as a permanent floor on US import duties. Every country covered by this calculator carries at least this 10% base rate, with the exception of 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 25% duties on hundreds of billions of dollars of Chinese goods across multiple tranches. By 2026, virtually all Chinese imports are subject to these additional tariffs, which layer on top of the 10% IEEPA baseline. China also faces a separate 20% executive tariff enacted in early 2025 in connection with the fentanyl crisis, bringing the minimum effective rate on Chinese goods to 35% for general merchandise.
Sensitive sectors face even steeper rates. Electronics and semiconductors from China are subject to approximately 60% effective tariffs combining Section 122, Section 301 and targeted semiconductor duties. Solar panels, electric vehicles and batteries from China carry over 100% effective tariffs under the Biden-era 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. However, the 2025 IEEPA tariffs complicated USMCA's zero-tariff framework. The practical result in 2026 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Goods from China face a minimum 35% effective tariff in 2026 for general merchandise. This comprises the 10% Section 122 baseline tariff on all imports plus a 20% fentanyl-related executive tariff plus Section 301 tariffs of 25% on general goods. Electronics face approximately 60% effective rates, while solar panels, EVs and batteries face rates exceeding 100%.
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 2025 executive tariffs imposed a 10% baseline on many 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.
China faces multiple layers of US tariffs in 2026. The Section 122 baseline tariff of 10% applies to all imports. On top of that, China faces a 20% executive tariff related to fentanyl enforcement. Section 301 tariffs add 25% on most general goods and electronics. The result is a 35% effective rate for most Chinese goods and 60%+ for electronics and semiconductors. Solar panels, EVs and batteries face over 100% tariffs under separate trade remedy actions.
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.
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