Tariffs
US tariffs on goods from South Korea
The Chapter 99 tariffs written for South Korea, in force on October 21, 2026, from the same data as the calculator.
| Program | Rate | Covers | Chapter 99 headings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section 301 – Forced Labor | Up to 12.5% including the base rate | All products | 9903.05.71 |
Section 232 rates for goods from South Korea
These replace the standard Section 232 rate for the products they cover
| Heading | Covers | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9903.04.62 | Section 232 Pharmaceuticals: Products of the European Union, Japan, South Korea, Switzerland or Liechtenstein (15% Including Base Duty) | 15% including the base rate |
| 9903.08.24 | Section 232 Drones: Drones of Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Switzerland, Liechtenstein or the European Union (15% Including Base Duty) | 15% including the base rate |
| 9903.76.23 | Section 232 Wood: Furniture, Cabinets and Vanities of South Korea (15% Including Base Duty) | 15% including the base rate |
| 9903.82.22 | Section 232 Metals: Mobile Industrial Equipment of Partner Countries (15% Including Base Duty) | 15% including the base rate |
| 9903.94.61 | Section 232 Autos: Vehicles of South Korea (15% Including Base Duty) | 15% including the base rate |
| 9903.94.63 | Section 232 Auto Parts: Parts of South Korea (15% Including Base Duty) | 15% including the base rate |
| 9903.94.65 | Section 232 Auto Parts: Parts of South Korea for United States Production or Repair (15% Including Base Duty) | 15% including the base rate |
Section 232 tariffs on steel, aluminum, copper, autos and parts, trucks, semiconductors, wood products, pharmaceuticals and drones apply to goods from every country, and some programs switch others off. See how US tariffs stack.
US imports
What the US imports most from South Korea
The products the US imported most from South Korea in 2025, by HTS code, and the duty each pays today.
| Product | US imports, 2025 | Share | vs 2024 | Duty today |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motor cars · NewHTS 8703.23.01.40 | $9.7B | 7.7% | 4% | 27.5%25% with US-Korea FTA |
| Parts and accessories suitable for use… · Printed circuit assembliesHTS 8473.30.11.40 | $9.4B | 7.5% | 35% | 0% |
| Motor cars · NewHTS 8703.40.00.20 | $6.9B | 5.5% | 10% | 27.5%25% with US-Korea FTA |
| Motor cars · NewHTS 8703.22.01.10 | $6.6B | 5.3% | 24% | 27.5%25% with US-Korea FTA |
| Motor cars · NewHTS 8703.24.01.50 | $6.2B | 5% | 6% | 27.5%25% with US-Korea FTA |
| Discs, tapes, solid-state non-volatile… · Solid-state non-volatile storage devicesHTS 8523.51.00.00 | $4.6B | 3.7% | 13% | 0% |
| Human blood · Containing monoclonal antibodiesHTS 3002.14.00.10 | $2.5B | 2% | 15% | 15% |
| Human blood · Containing monoclonal antibodiesHTS 3002.15.00.11 | $1.8B | 1.4% | 94% | 15% |
| Electrical capacitors, fixed, variable… · ChipsHTS 8532.24.00.20 | $1.7B | 1.4% | 2760% | 12.5% |
| Beauty or make-up preparations and…HTS 3304.99.50.00 | $1.3B | 1.1% | 7% | 12.5% |
US general imports from South Korea by HTS code, from the U.S. Census Bureau, without fuels and precious metals. Share is of all US imports from South Korea. Duty on a $10,000 ocean shipment entered today. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
Examples
What common products from South Korea pay
The same products from China alongside, for comparison.
| Product | Duty on $10,000 from South Korea | From China | Tariffs charged |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men's cotton T-shirtsHTS 6109.10.00.12 | $1,65016.5% | $3,65036.5% | Base rate only |
| LaptopsHTS 8471.30.01.00 | $00% | $00% | Base rate only |
| SmartphonesHTS 8517.13.00.00 | $00% | $00% | Base rate only |
| Steel hardwareHTS 7326.90.86.88 | $5,29052.9% | $7,79077.9% | 9903.82.02 Section 232 Metals · 50% |
| Upholstered wooden chairsHTS 9401.61.40.11 | $1,50015% | $5,00050% | 9903.76.23 Section 232 Wood: Furniture, Cabinets and Vanities of South Korea (15% Including Base Duty) · 15% |
| ToysHTS 9503.00.00.90 | $1,25012.5% | $1,25012.5% | 9903.05.71 Section 301 Forced Labor – South Korea (12.5% Including Base Duty) · 12.5% |
Customs value $10,000, entered today by ocean, with no trade agreement claimed and no exemption questions answered. Fees not included. Open a product in the calculator to answer its questions.
What tariffs apply to imports from South Korea in 2026?
Goods from South Korea pay their HTS base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (up to 12.5% including the base rate on all products), plus Section 232 tariffs on metals, autos, trucks, wood, pharmaceuticals and drones, with its own lower rates on some of them. Exemptions, trade agreements and the product's HTS code decide which of these apply to a given import; the calculator on this page asks the questions for yours.
Is there still a reciprocal tariff on goods from South Korea?
No. The IEEPA tariffs, including the reciprocal tariffs, ended when the Supreme Court ruled them unlawful on February 20, 2026, and the temporary Section 122 tariff that followed has expired. Since July 24, 2026, goods from South Korea pay a Section 301 forced-labor tariff instead: up to 12.5% including the base rate on all products. Section 232 tariffs on metals, autos, wood and other products apply to every country.
How much does the US import from South Korea?
The US imported $126 billion of goods from South Korea in 2025, making it the 9th-largest source of US imports (3.7% of the total). Imports from January to August 2026 were $110 billion, up 28.2% on the same months of 2025. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Trade in Goods by Country.
Are US tariffs on goods from South Korea lower than on goods from China?
For the 6 example products on this page, entered October 21, 2026 with no trade agreement claimed, goods from South Korea pay less on 3 and the same on 3 than the same goods from China. Men's cotton T-shirts, for instance, pay 16.5% from South Korea and 36.5% from China. The calculator compares any product across countries.
How much is the US tariff on men's cotton t-shirts from South Korea?
Men's cotton T-shirts under HTS 6109.10.00.12 from South Korea pay 16.5% on October 21, 2026: $1,650 on a $10,000 shipment, the base rate alone. Exemptions or a trade agreement claim can lower it.
Do goods from South Korea qualify for a US trade agreement?
Yes. Goods from South Korea that meet the rules of origin can claim US-Korea FTA. Claim it in the calculator to see the preferential base rate and any tariffs the claim removes.
How do I calculate import duty on goods from South Korea?
Enter the product's HTS code, its customs value and the entry date in the calculator above, with South Korea as the country of origin. It applies the base rate, every Chapter 99 tariff in force that day and the customs fees, and shows each line with its legal source.
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