2026 China Tariff Rates by Category
Approximate combined rates across the major tariff programs — and why you should treat every number on this page as a starting point, not a quote.
The table below reflects the general shape of US tariff exposure on Chinese-origin goods as of mid-2026, combining Section 301, the Section 122 global tariff, and Section 232 sectoral tariffs where they apply. Two developments make this an unusually volatile snapshot: the Supreme Court struck down IEEPA-based tariffs in February 2026, and the Section 122 global tariff signed that same month carries a roughly five-month duration — meaning a piece of the stack shown here is scheduled to lapse or be renegotiated on its own timeline, independent of Section 301.
| Category | Approximate combined rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electronics | 7.5–25% | Some HTS codes qualify for exemptions from the Section 122 global tariff; Section 301 still applies. |
| General manufacturing & textiles | ~38–40% | Section 122 (10%) + Section 301 (25%) + baseline MFN rate (~3%), stacked. |
| Steel & aluminum products | 75–85% | Section 232 (50%) stacks on top of Section 301 and baseline rates. |
| Electric vehicles | ~35–50%+ | Section 301 alone sits at 100% on EVs; combined exposure depends on specific components and classification. |
| Solar cells | ~60%+ | Section 301 at 50%, plus other applicable layers. |
| Semiconductors | ~60%+ | Section 301 at 50%, plus other applicable layers. |
| Medical devices | Highly variable | Ranges from roughly 25% (respirators) to 100% (syringes/needles) depending on the specific product. |
Taken together, industry estimates put the overall effective tariff rate on Chinese imports at roughly 31–32% as of Q2 2026 — though that figure is an average across enormously different category-level exposures, and it will move again as Section 122 approaches its expiration.
Why these numbers will be out of date faster than you'd like
- The Section 122 global 10% tariff was signed in February 2026 on a limited term; whether it's extended, modified, or allowed to lapse changes the total stack for nearly every category above.
- USTR periodically opens new investigations and exclusion processes that add or remove specific HTS codes from Section 301 coverage.
- Section 232 sectoral tariffs (steel, aluminum, and an expanding list of derivative products) are adjusted independently of the China-specific programs.
Do not use this table to quote a customer, sign a purchase order, or make a sourcing decision. Confirm your product's exact HTS classification and current duty rate through the official USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule search, CBP's CROSS rulings database, or a licensed customs broker before committing to numbers. Rates shown here are illustrative and approximate, compiled from third-party trade-compliance sources rather than official government publication.