What's the Tariff on Cookware Set?
Pots and pans from China and India.
Current Tariff Rate
34%
Pre-2025 Rate
5.3%
Rate Increase
+28.7pp
Price Impact
+34%
+$68
Real-World Price Impact
Before Tariffs
$199
Stainless steel set
After Tariffs
$267
Stainless steel set
That's $68 more per unit — a 34% price increase paid by the American buyer.
Note: Price estimates assume full tariff pass-through to consumers. Actual retail prices may vary — manufacturers may absorb some costs, shift production, or adjust margins.
The Story Behind This Tariff
The cookware tariff story is a tale of two supply chains: China dominates mass-market stainless steel and non-stick cookware, while premium brands maintain niche production in France (Le Creuset, Staub), Italy (Lagostina), and the US (All-Clad, Lodge). The 34% IEEPA tariff disproportionately affects mid-range cookware sets sold at Target, Walmart, and Amazon — the $50-200 segment that is almost entirely Chinese-made. India has emerged as a significant alternative, with Meyer International (Farberware, Rachael Ray) shifting some production to Mumbai. The US cookware industry is surprisingly resilient in specific niches: Lodge Cast Iron in South Pittsburg, Tennessee has operated continuously since 1896, and All-Clad manufactures premium clad stainless in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania. However, these domestic producers serve the premium segment, leaving budget-conscious consumers to absorb the full tariff impact on Chinese imports.
📦 Supply Chain
Primary Origin
CN
Made in USA
15%
Import Volume
$2.4B
Alternatives
India (Meyer), France/Italy (premium), US (Lodge, All-Clad)
📅 Tariff Timeline
2018
Section 301 List 3 — cookware included
10%2019
Rate increase on List 3
25%2020
Some stainless steel cookware exclusions
25%2025
IEEPA replaces Section 301 rate
34%👥 Consumer Impact
Households Affected
50M
Annual Cost Per Household
$40
💡 Did You Know?
- •Lodge Cast Iron in South Pittsburg, TN has made cast iron cookware continuously since 1896 — one of America's oldest manufacturers
- •China produces 70% of the world's cookware, with the industry centered in Guangdong's Chaoshan region
- •Non-stick cookware coatings (PTFE) are produced almost exclusively in China, even for 'Made in USA' pans
Tariff Details
- HTS Code
- 7323.93
- Current Rate
- 34%
- Pre-2025 Rate
- 5.3%
- Tariff Type
- IEEPA
Legal Authority
IEEPA Executive Order (April 2, 2025)
Effective: April 2, 2025
"Liberation Day" — broad tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act
The tariff on Cookware Set is paid by the American importer at the port of entry and passed through to consumers as higher retail prices. The foreign manufacturer does not pay the tariff.
Who Actually Pays This Tariff?
Despite claims that tariffs are paid by foreign countries, the 34% tariff on Cookware Set is paid by American importers — US companies that purchase these goods from abroad. The cost is then passed to American consumers through higher retail prices.
- ✓ The foreign seller receives the same price as before
- ✓ The US importer pays 34% of the customs value to CBP
- ✓ The retailer marks up the higher landed cost
- ✓ You pay more at the register: $199 → $267
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