US Tariffs 2026: Complete Guide to Current Rates
The US tariff landscape continues to evolve rapidly. Since the Section 122 baseline expired in July 2026, the administration has pivoted to an aggressive mix of Section 232, Section 301, and Section 338 tariffs — targeting everything from pharmaceuticals and drones to Canadian lumber and Brazilian goods. Here's every tariff currently in effect as of late September 2026.
Last updated: September 26, 2026
Effective Tariff Rate
📊22.8%
China (Penn Wharton, Sep 2026)
Tariff Revenue (2026 est.)
💰$310B+
On pace to exceed 2025
Legal Authorities
⚖️5
Sec 201, 232, 301, 338, expired 122
Active Tariff Actions
🌍50+
Changed 50+ times since Jan 2025
Every US Tariff Currently in Effect
US tariffs now operate under four main legal authorities. Many imports face overlapping duties — a Chinese steel product, for example, could face the 10% Section 122 baseline plus 25% Section 301 plus 50% Section 232 duties.
| Legal Authority | Rate | Scope | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section 232 — Steel | 25–50% | Steel articles, all countries | Active |
| Section 232 — Aluminum | 25–50% | Aluminum articles, all countries | Active |
| Section 232 — Copper | 25% | Copper articles | Active |
| Section 232 — Autos & Parts | 10–25% | Imported vehicles, trucks, buses, parts | Active |
| Section 232 — Furniture & Lumber | 10–25% | Furniture (25%) and lumber (10%) | Active since Oct 2025 |
| Section 232 — Pharmaceuticals | 10–100% | Patented drugs (100%), lower for onshoring/pricing deals | Active since Jul 31, 2026 |
| Section 232 — Drones (UAS) | 25–100% | Unmanned aircraft systems by size/capability | Active since Sep 2, 2026 |
| Section 201 — Quartz Surfaces | 25% | Quartz countertops and surface products | Active since Aug 15, 2026 |
| Section 301 — China Lists 1–3 | 25% | $250B in Chinese goods | Active |
| Section 301 — China List 4A | 7.5% | $120B in Chinese goods | Active |
| Section 301 — China (2024 additions) | 50–100% | EVs, batteries, solar, semiconductors, steel | Active |
| Section 301 — Forced Labor | 10–12.5% | $954B in goods from countries with forced labor concerns | Active since Jul 24, 2026 |
| Section 301 — Brazil | 25% | $16.2B in Brazilian goods | Active since Jul 22, 2026 |
| Section 338 — Canada | 50% | $22B in Canadian imports | Modified Sep 15, 2026 |
The Supreme Court Ruling That Changed Everything
On February 20, 2026, the Supreme Court ruled in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trumpthat the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not authorize the president to impose tariffs. The decision struck down the "reciprocal tariffs" announced on Liberation Day (April 2, 2025), the fentanyl-related tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico, and the additional 40% tariff on Brazil.
The ruling didn't end all tariffs — Section 232 (metals and autos) and Section 301 (China) tariffs were imposed under different legal authorities and remain fully intact. But it forced the administration to find new legal footing, leading to the current Section 122 framework.
For importers, the ruling also triggered a refund process. CBP began processing refunds of IEEPA duties through its CAPE system, with Phase 2 expanding eligibility in late June 2026.
Key Tariff Events: 2025–2026 Timeline
The Post-Section 122 Landscape
Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 — the 10% global baseline tariff that replaced IEEPA — expired on July 24, 2026 after its maximum 150-day term. Rather than seeking Congressional extension, the administration deployed a multipronged replacement strategy.
What Replaced Section 122
- 📌 Section 301 Forced Labor: 10-12.5% on $954B in goods (broadest replacement)
- 📌 Section 232 Pharma: 15-100% on $97B in pharmaceutical imports
- 📌 Section 232 Drones: 25-100% on unmanned aircraft systems
- 📌 Section 201 Quartz: 25% safeguard on quartz surface products
- 📌 Section 338 Canada: 50% retaliatory tariff on $22B in Canadian goods
- 📌 Section 301 Brazil: 25% on $16.2B in Brazilian goods
Who Actually Pays?
Tariffs are paid by the importing company at the border — not by the foreign government or manufacturer. Research on the 2018-2019 tariffs consistently found near-complete pass-through to consumer prices, meaning American buyers bear most of the cost.
According to the Tax Policy Center, the current tariff structure costs the average US household approximately $1,900–$2,000 per year. Lower-income households are hit harder as a share of income because they spend more on tariffed goods like clothing, electronics, and food.
That said, tariffs also generate significant federal revenue — an estimated $264 billion in 2025, up from $79 billion in 2024. Whether that revenue offsets the consumer costs depends on how it's used and whether tariffs achieve their stated policy goals (reshoring manufacturing, reducing trade deficits, protecting national security industries).
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