Changes in US tariffs under the Trump administration 2.0

Additional Duties Under Section 122

Following the U.S. Supreme Court decision that classified the reciprocal tariffs as unlawful, new temporary additional duties of 10% on imports from all countries (except those covered by the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement) were introduced under Section 122 as of February 24, 2026. Goods listed in Annex II are exempt from these duties.

Detailed information on the additional duties is available here: Entscheid des U.S. Supreme Court zu den IEEPA-Zusatzzöllen– Urteil ist bindend | S-GE

Steel and aluminum

Additional duties on steel and aluminum, as well as their derivatives and derived products, entered into force on March 12, 2025. No exemptions are foreseen for these duties.

Detailed information on the additional duties on steel and aluminum can be found at: Section 232: Redetermination of tariffs on aluminum, steel, and copper goods based on total customs value.

Vehicles and automobiles

On April 3, 2025, a new US tariff of 25% on all imported vehicles came into force. In addition, the announced 25% tariff on auto parts became effective on May 3, 2025. Goods covered by the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) are exempt from the new tariffs on cars and auto parts.

^{Source: Federal Register :: Adjusting Imports of Automobiles and Automobile Parts Into the United States}

Effective November 1, 2025, additional import duties will apply to medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles (MHDVs), their vehicle parts (MHDVPs) and buses (HTSUS 8702). It amends and expands Proclamations 10908 (auto parts) and 10925 (auto parts).

USMCA exception: Canadian and Mexican trucks receive duty relief; buses are excluded.

^{Source: Adjusting Imports Of Medium- And Heavy-Duty Vehicles, Medium- And Heavy-Duty Vehicle Parts, And Buses Into The United States – The White House}

Copper

On August 1, 2025, additional tariffs of 50% on copper and derivatives came into force.

Detailed information on the additional duties on copper can be found at: Section 232: Redetermination of tariffs on aluminum, steel, and copper goods based on total customs value.

Pharmaceuticals and Pharmaceutical Ingredients

On July 31, 2026, additional duties on pharmaceuticals and pharmaceutical ingredients will enter into force.

Detailed information on the additional duties on pharmaceuticals and pharmaceutical ingredients at: Additional tariffs on pharmaceuticals and pharmaceutical ingredients

Reciprocal tariffs

On April 2, 2025, known as “Liberation Day”, the US government introduced reciprocal tariffs. The aim of this measure is to ensure equal treatment in trade and reduce the existing trade deficit.

Following the decision by the U.S. Supreme Court, which ruled that reciprocal tariffs were unlawful, these tariffs have been repealed by executive order with effect from February 24, 2026. This ruling is binding.
 

De minimis treatment for shipments under USD 800

Since August 29, 2025, imported goods from all countries that are not shipped through the international postal system, have a value of USD 800 or less, and would have previously fallen under the de minimis exception will be subject to all applicable customs duties.

Detailed information on the de minimis rule can be found at: De minimis rule for shipments under USD 800 | S-GE

The duty-free de minimis rule for shipments of goods originating in China was abolished on 2 May 2025.

Current customs rates and additional duties

The current additional duties can be accessed at any time in the customs database. Updates are generally made on the effective date, but may be delayed by up to one business day in the case of short-notice changes.