TradePilot

Data updated Sep 15, 2026

Tariff Update Log

This log explains the US and 11 more destination tariff rule changes included in TradePilot. Actual treatment still depends on the complete tariff line, product use, and destination customs determination.

September 15, 2026: Comprehensive US tariff rule update

  1. 1
    Official Section 232 steel, aluminum, and copper list

    Now uses the official 742-item list: steel and aluminum at 50%, with a 15% total Taiwan rate for certain machinery.

    Affected HS chapters: 72 / 73 / 74 / 76 / 84 / 85 / 87 / 94

  2. 2
    Section 232 vehicle parts

    Taiwan-origin parts have a 15% total rate; complete vehicles 25%, medium and heavy trucks 25%, and buses 10%.

    Affected HS chapters: 40 / 84 / 85 / 87 / 94

  3. 3
    Section 232 lumber

    Softwood lumber is 10%; Taiwan-origin upholstered wood furniture and cabinets are 15%.

    Affected HS chapters: 44 / 94

  4. 4
    Section 232 semiconductor correction

    General chips (8541/8542) are not subject to this duty; only specified high-performance computing equipment is affected.

    Affected HS chapters: 84 / 85

  5. 5
    New Section 232 patented pharmaceuticals rule

    From September 29, Taiwan-origin patented pharmaceuticals have a 100% total rate; generics are excluded.

    Affected HS chapters: 29 / 30

  6. 6
    New Section 232 drones and components rule

    Drones and components face +100% / +25%; qualifying Taiwan-origin goods have a 15% total rate.

    Affected HS chapters: 88 / 85

  7. 7
    New Section 201 quartz-surface safeguard

    The rate is 25%, rising to 50% above the quota.

    Affected HS chapters: 68 / 70

  8. 8
    Section 301 forced-labor surcharge

    Effective July 24, 2026, it replaces Section 122: Taiwan goods are topped up to 10%, with more than one thousand exemptions.

    Affected HS chapters: 99

September 15, 2026: Tariff data refreshed for 11 more destinations

  1. 1
    Japan

    Now uses the Japan Customs tariff schedule dated August 8, 2026 (5,612 six-digit codes); food consumption tax is 8%; Taiwan-origin cold-rolled stainless steel is subject to a 20.1% provisional anti-dumping duty; shipments of ¥10,000 or less are exempt.

    Affected HS chapters: All

  2. 2
    South Korea

    Now uses the Korea Customs Service 2026 official rate table; vehicle individual consumption tax plus education tax are included; corrected 8% rates for electrical appliances, connectors, and more; anti-dumping reminders added.

    Affected HS chapters: All

  3. 3
    European Union

    Live TARIC lookup by the actual tariff line; Romania VAT is 21% and Estonia 24%; e-commerce parcels under €150 incur €3 per tariff line; out-of-quota steel is 50%; Taiwan-origin stainless steel anti-dumping duty is 6.8%; CBAM scope follows the official list.

    Affected HS chapters: All

  4. 4
    China

    ECFA now uses the 2026 official list (530 items, with suspended items marked); 2026 provisional rates are included; the consumption-tax formula is corrected; battery consumption tax is 2% from September 1; anti-dumping duties cover Taiwan-origin POM, PC, butanol, and styrene.

    Affected HS chapters: All

  5. 5
    India

    GST 2.0 rates (5/18/40%); vehicle compensation cess removed; AIDC added; alcohol is not subject to IGST; steel plate safeguard duty is 11.5%, with anti-dumping duty for injection-moulding machines.

    Affected HS chapters: All

  6. 6
    Malaysia

    Now uses official rates from the 2025 Customs Duties Order; sales tax is 0/5/10% by product; anti-dumping duty applies to Taiwan-origin cold-rolled stainless steel.

    Affected HS chapters: All

  7. 7
    Vietnam

    VAT reduced to 8% through December 31, 2026 (excluding metals and other listed goods); special consumption tax for vehicles and alcohol; corrected rates including 20% for garments.

    Affected HS chapters: All

  8. 8
    Singapore

    Motorcycle excise duty is 12%; specific duties for alcohol, tobacco, and petroleum no longer display as 0; air and postal imports of S$400 or less are relieved from import GST.

    Affected HS chapters: All

  9. 9
    Indonesia

    PPh 22 prepaid income tax follows PMK 51/2025; PPN is calculated as 12% × 11/12; courier-goods rules are included; rates corrected and anti-dumping reminders added.

    Affected HS chapters: All

  10. 10
    Thailand

    Corrected rates including 5% for hot-rolled steel plate and 10% for batteries; vehicle excise-tax reminders; anti-dumping duty for Taiwan-origin stainless steel.

    Affected HS chapters: All

  11. 11
    Philippines

    Imports of PHP 10,000 or less are exempt from duty and VAT; electric and hybrid vehicles are 0%; rates corrected and vehicle excise tax included.

    Affected HS chapters: All

  12. 12
    Common rules

    When rates differ below a six-digit code, estimates use and flag the highest rate; when no official rate is found, the calculator no longer guesses 0% from the chapter.

    Affected HS chapters: All

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Sources: USITC HTSUS Revision 18 (2026), Chapter 99, CBP CSMS notices, Japan Customs, Korea Customs Service, EU TARIC, China's Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council, India's CBIC, Royal Malaysian Customs, Vietnam's Government Gazette, and other official sources.