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Adjust values for Tires from Vietnam
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 tires follows the US stacking formula: the MFN base rate of 4%, plus bilateral deal rate of 18%. The special tariff layer (the highest of Section 122, Section 232, or bilateral rates) is 18%, which combines with the MFN base to produce a subtotal before Section 301 duties. Adding all layers yields a total tariff rate of 22%. On a customs value of $10,600.00, this translates to total duties of $2,332.00, plus the Merchandise Processing Fee of $36.72 and Harbor Maintenance Fee of $13.25. The total landed cost including all fees reaches $12,981.97.
Trade Context
The United States imported $114B in goods from Vietnam in 2024, making it a significant trading partner in the Asia-Pacific region. Key import categories from Vietnam include consumer electronics, clothing garments, footwear, reflecting the country's industrial and agricultural strengths. Tires 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 Vietnam.
What Happens When Section 122 Expires?
Section 122 does not directly affect imports of tires from Vietnam because the bilateral trade agreement rate of 18% replaces the standard Section 122 surcharge. If Section 122 expires on July 24, 2026, the bilateral deal terms may be renegotiated. Importers should monitor developments in the bilateral relationship and any potential changes to the negotiated rate structure.
Alternative Sourcing Countries for Tires
Importers looking for lower tariff costs on tires may consider sourcing from Indonesia (effective rate 15%, saving approximately 7.0 percentage points); India (effective rate 18%, saving approximately 4.0 percentage points); Bangladesh (effective rate 15%, saving approximately 7.0 percentage points). Compared to Vietnam's total effective rate of 22%, 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 Vietnam
Section 232 steel/aluminum raised to 50%
Section 122 uniform 15% surcharge enacted
Vietnam bilateral deal at 18% takes effect (de facto)
Frequently Asked Questions
The current total tariff rate on Tires from Vietnam is 22%. This is composed of the following layers: MFN base rate: 4%; Bilateral deal rate: 18%. The effective tariff rate after all layers is 22%.
For a $10,000 shipment of Tires from Vietnam, you can expect to pay approximately $2,200.00 in total duties at the current rate of 22%. 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 $12,200.00, representing an effective cost increase of 22% over the FOB price. Use our tariff calculator for precise calculations based on your specific shipment value and shipping method.
The standard Section 122 surcharge has been replaced by a bilateral deal rate of 18% for Vietnam. This bilateral agreement, effective since 2026-03-01, supersedes the general Section 122 rate. The bilateral rate applies instead of (not in addition to) the Section 122 surcharge.
Section 122 does not currently apply to Tires from Vietnam, so its expiration on July 24, 2026 would not directly change the tariff cost. The current tariff rate of 22% would remain based on other applicable tariff layers. However, broader trade policy changes surrounding the Section 122 expiration could affect overall tariff structures.
For Tires, alternative sourcing countries to consider instead of Vietnam include Indonesia (effective rate: 15%), India (effective rate: 18%), Bangladesh (effective rate: 15%). Compared to Vietnam's total effective rate of 22%, 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.