Import Tax

"Import tax" covers several distinct charges that apply when goods enter the US: customs duty assessed on transaction value, Section 301 and Section 232 additional tariffs, the Merchandise Processing Fee, the Harbor Maintenance Fee, and — for alcohol, tobacco, and certain other goods — federal excise taxes. CBP collects all of these at entry. Antidumping and countervailing duty deposits are assessed separately but also collected by CBP at time of entry, with final rates set by Commerce Department reviews that may happen years later. We break down each charge by product category and origin country, including the CBP entry summary (CBP Form 7501) line items where each appears.

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Foreign Trade Zones: 6 Compliance Rules FTZ Users OverlookSix FTZ compliance gaps that trigger CBP audits: admission deadlines, weekly entry timing, denied party re-screening, Section 301 elections, reconciliation software, and renewal audit triggers.Apr 9, 2026
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Mexico Tariffs on US Imports: USMCA Rates and Non-Qualifying GoodsUSMCA rates, Section 122 vs Section 232, origin certifications, and Mexico-bound landed cost: what exporters get wrong and what audits bill back.Apr 2, 2026
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Canada Tariffs on US Goods: Exporter Compliance GuideDiscover current Canada tariffs on US goods, CUSMA origin rules, and CBSA compliance requirements for US exporters shipping to Canada.Mar 13, 2026
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Free Tariff Calculator: 25 Import Duty Questions AnsweredThe average effective US tariff rate hit 9.8% through December 2025. Free tariff calculators nail simple cases but choke on stacked tariffs or Section 232 surcharges. 25 FAQs for importers.Mar 10, 2026
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De Minimis Rules: US-Origin Content Thresholds for ExportersYour CFO asks a simple question: 'Our German subsidiary makes a product and ships it to Singapore. Why does US export control even apply?' Because the circuit board has a US-origin chip.Jan 4, 2026
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