Clothing & Garments Import Tariff Rates by Country (2026)

All forms of apparel including shirts, pants, dresses, outerwear, underwear, and other garments for men, women, and children; both knit and woven clothing.

12%

Lowest (Taiwan)

49.5%

Highest (Brazil)

12%

MFN Base Rate

Ch. 61, 62

HTS Chapter

China Section 301 appliesSection 122: lapsed

Importing Clothing & Garments into the United States carries an average MFN duty of 12%. The Section 122 reciprocal surcharge lapsed on July 24, 2026, and for covered origins a forced-labor Section 301 duty now backfills it. These goods also face China Section 301 duties. Total effective tariffs range from 12% (Taiwan) to 49.5% (Brazil) depending on the country of origin — see the per-country rates below.

All Countries — Clothing & Garments Tariff Rates

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Rate Overview

Effective tariff rates for clothing & garments range from 12% to 49.5% depending on the country of origin. The lowest-cost sourcing origins include Taiwan (12%), Germany (12%), France (12%). The highest tariff burden applies to imports from Brazil (49.5%), China (49.5%), Angola (24.5%). The average MFN base rate of 12% serves as the starting point, with surcharges and trade agreements creating the wide range of effective rates across 195 countries. The tariff authorities actually charged on this product from at least one origin are MFN duties, Section 301 tariffs, and forced-labor Section 301 tariffs.

Price Impact

Clothing tariffs are among the most regressive, disproportionately burdening lower-income households who spend a larger share of income on apparel.

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Products in This Category

T-shirts
Jeans
Dresses
Jackets
Underwear
Sportswear
Work uniforms

Frequently Asked Questions

Clothing from Vietnam faces its MFN rate (typically 12-32% depending on garment type) plus a flat 12.5% forced-labor Section 301 duty. At a 12% MFN the total is 24.5%. Section 122 lapsed to 0% on July 24, 2026, and Vietnam's 20% reciprocal country rate was terminated on February 20, 2026, so neither applies.

The tariff authorities actually charged on this product from at least one origin are MFN duties, Section 301 tariffs, and forced-labor Section 301 tariffs. Which of them a given shipment pays depends on its origin country and its HTS classification.

Disclaimer: CalcMyTariff.com provides tariff estimates for informational purposes only. Actual duty rates depend on the specific HTS classification of your goods, which requires professional customs brokerage expertise. Rates shown reflect our best interpretation of currently published tariff schedules and may not include all applicable duties, anti-dumping duties, countervailing duties, or special tariffs. Consult a licensed US customs broker for binding determinations. Tariff rates change frequently — verify current rates with CBP or USITC before making import decisions.

Tariff rates from Tax Foundation, USITC, and Penn Wharton Budget Model; retaliatory and industry data from the ITA Foreign Retaliations Database and U.S. Census Bureau (NAICS). Last verified July 24, 2026.

Clothing & Garments Import Tariff Rates by Country (2026)

All Countries — Clothing & Garments Tariff Rates

Taiwan

Germany

France

Italy

Spain

Netherlands

Belgium

Sweden

Poland

Austria

Denmark

Finland

Portugal

Czech Republic

Hungary

Romania

Greece

Bulgaria

Slovakia

Croatia

Slovenia

Lithuania

Latvia

Estonia

Ireland

Luxembourg

Cyprus

Malta

Ukraine

Serbia

North Macedonia

Albania

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Montenegro

Moldova

Belarus

Iceland

Georgia

Armenia

Azerbaijan

Myanmar

Laos

Nepal

Bhutan

Mongolia

North Korea

Fiji

Papua New Guinea

Solomon Islands

Vanuatu

Samoa

Tonga

Kiribati

Tuvalu

Nauru

Palau

Micronesia

Marshall Islands

Lebanon

Iran

Syria

Yemen

Afghanistan

Uzbekistan

Turkmenistan

Kyrgyzstan

Tajikistan

Bolivia

Paraguay

Suriname

Panama

Belize

Cuba

Haiti

Jamaica

Barbados

Saint Lucia

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines