Welcome to your resource for navigating the evolving landscape of U.S. tariffs in 2026. As trade policies shift rapidly, especially concerning key partners like China, Canada, and Mexico, staying updated is crucial for businesses and consumers. Our platform offers current updates on tariff implementations, reductions, and exemptions, providing clear insights into how these changes impact various industries. Whether you're seeking timelines, analysis of recent trade agreements, or guidance on compliance, our goal is to equip you with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions for your business in this dynamic trade environment.

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Disclaimer: The information provided on this webpage is for informational purposes only and is intended to help businesses and individuals stay informed about recent developments in U.S. trade policy. This content does not constitute legal advice, nor should it be relied upon as such. For legal guidance specific to your business or situation, please consult a qualified trade attorney or compliance professional.

August 2026

• Aug 22 – Section 338 starts on Canadian targeted products in the Proclamations dated Aug. 6 for Alcoholic Beverages, Motor Vehicles and Dairy.
  • 50% tariff a wide range of Canadian products listed in either Annex I or in Annex II of the Section 338 proclamation for Alcoholic Items, Motor Vehicles and Dairy Items.   
  •  Applies even if the good originates under the Free Trade Agreement -USMCA
• Aug 18 - Pause issued to Section 338 of 50% additional ad valorem duty  on targeted Canadian products of dairy, alcoholic beverages, motor vehicles, and select secondary goods imported into the U.S. 
  • New Date: August 22, 2026, at 12:01 a.m. E.T.
• Aug 13- Proclamation Section 232 issued for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)
  • Effective September 3, 2026
    • 100% tariff to large drones over 25KG as listed in Annex I
    • 25% tariff to small drones is less than 25KG.  Including parts listed in Annex II of Proclamation.
    • If an article is covered by both Annex I and Annex III, the only rate which will apply will be the one in Annex I.
  • Effective February 9, 2027
    • 25% tariff on components of Unmanned Aircraft listed in Annex III of Section 232 Proclamation.
• Aug 6 – Section 232 - Proclamation Tariffs of Imported Polysilicon & Derivatives into the U.S.
  • Minimum import price program for polysilicon listed in Annex I as well as derivatives to level the filed for American producers of these items as listed in the proclamation.
  • 15% tariff on derivative products indicated downstream of polysilicon to encourage onshoring of these industries back to the U.S. as listed in the two Annexes I and Annex II effective December 4, 2026
  • Products of:
    • Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Switzerland, Liechtenstein or members of the European Union.
      • The sum of the Column 1 duty rate and Section 232 rate shall equal 15% total tariff.
    • United Kingdom shall have a 10% tariff.
    • Secretary is authorized to accept onshoring plans from businesses to either build, refurbish or expand a facility in the U.S. to produce the polysilicon covered products starting by January 20, 2029.  This investment once approved by the Secretary will allow these businesses to be excluded from paying the Section 232 tariffs.

July 2026

• July 31 - Section 232 – 100% tariff begins
  • Imposing the first tier of patented pharmaceutical tariff became effective for specified large pharmaceutical manufacturers listed in Annex III of Proclamation 11020.
• July 30 - Customs guidance for Section 232 duties on imports of patented articles & ingredients - Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS # 69395344) issued for the patented pharmaceutical articles & ingredients listed in Proclamation 11020.
• July 24 - Section 301 tariffs of either 10% or 12.5% start.  Impacting roughly 60 major U.S. trading partners for “Failure to Impose and Effectively Enforce a Prohibition on the Importation of Goods Produced with Forced Labor”.  
• July 23 - Section 122, global 10% tariffs end
• July 22 – Section 301 on Brazil’s Unreasonable Acts, Policies and Practices begins.
  • Following the one-year investigation by the United States Trade Representative (USTR) which began on July 15, 2025. 
  • Results of the investigation found issues with existing Brazilian policies that restrict American commerce such as: Digital Trade, Market Barriers, Environmental Concerns, Regulatory Issues.
  • A few of the exemptions include Coffee, Beef, Orange Juice, Avocados, Brazil Nuts, Organic honey, certain selected seafood products, specific wood products, products and active ingredients destined for pharmaceutical applications, aluminum hydroxide, pig iron, semiconductor articles, and specific scrap materials.  
• July 20 – Section 338, Canadian Products Proclamations 11046, 11047 and 11048 announced on Imposing Additional Duties to Offset Canadian Discrimination Against the Commerce of the United States
  • 50% tariffs on Alcoholic beverages, Dairy and Motor Vehicles to begin August 18th.
• July 1 - U.S. announces it will not extend the U.S. Canada-Mexico Trade Agreement (USMCA) for another 16 years in its current form. 
  • Stating the U.S. trade deficit with both countries.
  • The current free trade agreement will remain in place until it expires on July 1, 2036.  

June 2026

• June 5 – Customs CSMS# 68855869 Guidance: Further adjusting Tariffs impacted by Section 232:  Aluminum, Steel and Copper into the U.S. 
• June 1 – Proclamation Further Adjusting Tariff Regimes for Section 232, Imports of Aluminum, Steel and Copper into the U.S.
  • Reduced tariffs from 25% to 15% (or to 10% for qualifying goods) on specific derivative products such as:  agricultural machinery, construction & mining equipment, aluminum lithographic plates and steel racks
  • Lowered the domestic metal content requirement to qualify as made "entirely" from U.S. steel, aluminum, or copper to 85%, allowing eligible foreign goods using high amounts of American metals to access a reduced 10% duty rate

May 2026

• May 15 - The International Trade Administration adjusted procedures under Proclamation 10908, expanding certain vehicle parts provision to include medium- and heavy-duty vehicle parts under Section 232.  
  • Qualified manufacturers can offset Section 232 duties on imported components used in domestic production
  • Excludes certain limited-production operations
• May 7 - Section 122, Additional Tariffs Start
  • 10% collected on all imports applied on products coming into the U.S. from the world.
• May 6 – Customs Issues CSMS# 68554727 for guidance on Section 232 – Technical Corrections on Imports of:  Aluminum, Steel & Copper

April 2026

• April 20: New IEEPA Tariff Refund Portal Now Live
  • U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has officially launched a new online portal for businesses to request refunds of tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). This follows a February 2026 Supreme Court ruling that determined those tariffs were not legally authorized.
  • The refund process is being administered through CBP’s Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) system, which is integrated into the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) portal.
  • Electronic Refund Enrollment Guide

• April 2: Adjusting Pharmaceutical Imports
  • New measures announced by U.S. President to reduce U.S. reliance on foreign pharmaceuticals and strengthen domestic supply chains. Phased-in compliance & exemptions.
  • Targeted tariffs on certain imported patented drugs and ingredients will take place using Section 232 starting July 31 as listed in Annex I.
  • Incentives for U.S. manufacturing, including lower initial tariffs for companies that shift production domestically.
  • Exemptions for generics, biosimilars, and critical medicines
  • All antidumping, countervailing, or other duties and charges applicable to such goods shall continue to be imposed.
  • Flexible trade terms with allies tied to pricing and production commitments​​​​

• April 2: Changes to U.S. Tariffs on Steel, Aluminum, and Copper Imports
  • The Administration announced updates to Section 232 tariffs affecting imported steel, aluminum, and copper products.
  • A 50% tariff remains in place for goods made primarily of these metals.
  • Many derivative products will now face a reduced 25% tariff, applied to the total product value.
  • Products containing less than 15% steel, aluminum, or copper are exempt from additional metal tariffs.
  • A new duty calculation method will use the price paid by U.S. buyers instead of declared import values.
  • Please refer to the link to Annex. 
    • Note: If a product is identified on multiple lists in this Annex, it will only be subject to a 50% Section 232 tariff, rather than a combined rate. 
       

February 2026

• Feb. 20 – President Trump issued a presidential proclamation titled: “Temporary Import Surcharge to Address Fundamental International Payments Problems” using Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974.    
  • 10% temporary tariff on imports from most countries/global tariff
  • Will last up to 150 days starting May 7 and Expire July 23
• Feb. 20: De Minimis Duty-Free Treatment Suspension Extended
  • The White House announced Executive Order 14388 the continuation of the suspension of duty-free de minimis treatment for all imports entering the United States.
  • Shipments that would normally qualify for the $800 de minimis threshold may now be subject to applicable duties, taxes, and customs procedures.
  • The policy is intended to prevent tariff evasion and improve enforcement of U.S. trade measures, particularly for low-value shipments entering through e-commerce channels.
  • Importers and businesses relying on small parcel shipments should expect additional compliance requirements and potential cost impacts. 
• Feb 20: Supreme Court Limits Presidential Tariff Authority Under IEEPA
  • The US Supreme Court rules that the IEEPA tariffs implemented in 2025 lack legal foundation.
  • The estimated $90 billion collected is eligible for refund
  • Importers could pursue litigation seeking recovery of previously paid duties
  • Existing trade deals negotiated under those tariff authorities may face renewed scrutiny
     
• Feb 6: U.S. Modifies Tariffs Related to Russian Threats
  • The White House announced a change to U.S. trade duties originally imposed to counter threats from the Russian government.
  • India committed to stop importing Russian oil and deepen defense cooperation with the U.S.
  • As a result, the additional 25% tariff on Indian imports has been eliminated, effective February 7, 2026.

January 2026

• Jan 29: Executive Order Establishes New Tariff Authority Related to Cuba
  • The President issued an Executive Order declaring a national emergency related to actions by the Government of Cuba.
  • The order authorizes the U.S. to impose additional ad valorem tariffs on imports from countries that directly or indirectly supply oil to Cuba.
  • Tariff determinations will be made by the Departments of Commerce and State, based on findings related to oil shipments or support.

2026 HTS Revision 15 - August 3, 2026

• **Feb 27: Current U.S. Tariff Rates
  • 10% temporary tariff on imports from most countries
  • Implemented under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974
  • Intended to last up to 150 days
  • The administration has indicated a goal of raising it to 15% in the near term
     

Main Exceptions Section 122 Tariffs 

1. USMCA-Qualified Goods
   • Goods that qualify as originating under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) are exempt. 
   • This primarily applies to qualifying imports from Canada and Mexico. 
2. Goods Already Subject to Section 232 Tariffs​​​​​​​
   • Products already covered by Section 232 national-security tariffs are generally exempt from the Section 122 surcharge (to avoid tariff stacking).
   • Examples include products like steel and aluminum.
   • If Section 232 applies only to part of the value, the Section 122 tariff may apply to the remaining portion.
3. Products Listed in Annex II of the Proclamation
   • ​​​​​​​Critical minerals, Energy products and natural resources, Agricultural products, Pharmaceuticals and pharmaceutical ingredients, Certain electronics and IT products 
4. Certain HTS Chapter 98 Entries
   • ​​​​​​​Many Chapter 98 special classification provisions remain exempt (e.g., U.S. goods returned, certain government or temporary imports), though some repair/processing provisions still have duties applied to the foreign value.
5. “Goods in Transit” Exception
   • ​​​​​​​Imports were exempt if:
     • Loaded onto a vessel and in transit to the U.S. before 12:01 a.m. ET on Feb 24, 2026, and
     • Entered for consumption before 12:01 a.m. ET on Feb 28, 2026.

Annex to Forced Labor EXEMPTIONS - Section 301 Below

Link to Forced Labor Section 301 Annex: Click Here