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Adjust values for Copper Products from China
How Tariffs Stack
Each layer adds to the total cost — amounts based on customs value
Full Landed Cost Breakdown
Based on a $10,000 ocean shipment (FOB value)
How the Tariff Rate is Calculated
The tariff structure for copper products follows the US stacking formula: the MFN base rate of 3%, plus Section 232 duty of 50%, plus Section 301 duty of 25%. The special tariff layer (the highest of Section 122, Section 232, or bilateral rates) is 50%, which combines with the MFN base to produce a subtotal before Section 301 duties. Adding all layers yields a total tariff rate of 78%. On a customs value of $10,600.00, this translates to total duties of $8,268.00, plus the Merchandise Processing Fee of $36.72 and Harbor Maintenance Fee of $13.25. The total landed cost including all fees reaches $18,917.97.
Trade Context
The United States imported $427B in goods from China in 2024, making it a significant trading partner in the Asia-Pacific region. Key import categories from China include consumer electronics, computers servers, clothing garments, reflecting the country's industrial and agricultural strengths. Copper Products represents an important segment of this trade relationship, with demand driven by both price competitiveness and product availability in the US market. The bilateral trade volume underscores the economic significance of tariff policy decisions affecting imports from China.
What Happens When Section 122 Expires?
Section 122 does not affect imports of copper products from China because products subject to Section 232 tariffs are excluded from the Section 122 surcharge. The 50% Section 232 duty applies independently and will remain in effect regardless of Section 122's expiration on July 24, 2026. Importers of copper products should plan around the Section 232 rate as the primary additional tariff layer.
Alternative Sourcing Countries for Copper Products
Importers looking for lower tariff costs on copper products may consider sourcing from Vietnam (effective rate 18%, saving approximately 60.0 percentage points); India (effective rate 18%, saving approximately 60.0 percentage points); Taiwan (effective rate 15%, saving approximately 63.0 percentage points). Compared to China's total effective rate of 78%, these alternatives offer potential cost savings depending on the specific product classification and applicable trade agreements. Each alternative carries its own tariff structure, so importers should calculate the full landed cost before switching suppliers.
Tariff Timeline for China
Section 122 15% surcharge stacks on all Chinese imports
Semiconductors from China raised to 50% under S301
EVs raised to 100%, solar to 50% under 2024 S301 review
Section 301 List 4A reduced to 7.5% under Phase One deal
Section 301 List 3 raised from 10% to 25% on $200B
Section 301 List 2 tariffs (25%) on $16B take effect
Section 301 List 1 tariffs (25%) on $34B of Chinese goods take effect
Frequently Asked Questions
The current total tariff rate on Copper Products from China is 78%. This is composed of the following layers: MFN base rate: 3%; Section 301 duty: 25%; Section 232 duty: 50%. The effective tariff rate after all layers is 78%.
For a $10,000 shipment of Copper Products from China, you can expect to pay approximately $7,800.00 in total duties at the current rate of 78%. Additional fees include the Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) and, for ocean shipments, the Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF). The total landed cost for a $10,000 order would be approximately $17,800.00, representing an effective cost increase of 78% over the FOB price. Use our tariff calculator for precise calculations based on your specific shipment value and shipping method.
No, Copper Products is subject to Section 232 tariffs instead of Section 122. Products covered under Section 232 national security tariffs are excluded from the Section 122 surcharge. The Section 232 rate of 50% applies to copper products regardless of origin country.
Section 122 does not currently apply to Copper Products from China, so its expiration on July 24, 2026 would not directly change the tariff cost. The current tariff rate of 78% would remain based on other applicable tariff layers. However, broader trade policy changes surrounding the Section 122 expiration could affect overall tariff structures.
For Copper Products, alternative sourcing countries to consider instead of China include Vietnam (effective rate: 18%), India (effective rate: 18%), Taiwan (effective rate: 15%). Compared to China's total effective rate of 78%, these alternatives may offer lower landed costs depending on the specific HTS classification. Use our country comparison tool to see a detailed side-by-side analysis of tariff costs.