Steel imports are subject to Section 232 tariffs on top of the MFN duty; the rate and country exemptions vary by product and origin.
Section 232 steel tariff. Applies to covered steel articles and derivatives.
Pick your country of origin and search your exact steel product — the calculator stacks the base HTS rate, Section 232 and the country layer, and lets you refine by product form and content.
The declared value CBP assesses duty on (usually the price you pay the supplier, before freight).
Select a country, pick your product, and enter a value to see the estimated duty broken down by measure.
Relevant HTS chapters: Chapter 72Chapter 73
The US steel tariff in 2026 is driven mainly by Section 232 — a national-security measure that sits on top of the normal HTS duty. It applies at roughly 50% on raw and semi-finished steel. The current structure took effect 2025-03.
Form and content matter: goods containing 15% or less steel by value are generally excluded from the Section 232 metal duty, while covered derivatives are charged on the steel content or full customs value depending on the current proclamation. This is why the calculator's Refine panel lets you set the product form — the same HTS chapter can carry very different effective rates.
Country of origin then layers on top: the same steel shipment can cost far more from a higher-tier origin or one subject to Section 301 than from a USMCA partner. Enter your origin and value in the calculator above to see the base duty, the steel measure and the country layer itemised — and confirm the final number with a customs broker before filing.
Around 50% on raw and semi-finished steel. It stacks on top of the base HTS duty and the country tariff layer for your origin.
Goods with 15% or less steel by value are generally excluded from the Section 232 metal duty. Set the product form to "≤15% content" in the calculator's Refine panel to reflect that.
Yes. The same steel shipment can cost far more from a higher-tier or Section 301 origin than from a USMCA partner. Pick your country of origin in the calculator to see the country layer added.
Search your product or HTS code in the calculator above to pull the live base rate, then add the steel measure and your origin. For classification help, use our HTS Code Lookup, and confirm the final figure with a customs broker before filing.
Tariffs raise the cash you need to clear a shipment. Drip Capital funds the trade — so a higher duty bill doesn't tie up your working capital. Pay suppliers now and repay once your goods sell.