U.S. Slaps 25% Tariff on Brazilian Goods Over Trade Gripes
Published Date: 7/20/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. is slapping a 25% tariff on many Brazilian imports starting July 22, 2026, because Brazil’s rules on digital trade, tariffs, anti-corruption, intellectual property, ethanol access, and deforestation aren’t playing fair. This move affects businesses importing from Brazil and aims to push Brazil toward fairer trade and better environmental practices. Some products get a pass, but most will feel the pinch at the checkout.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 3 costs, 0 mixed.
25% Tariff on All Brazilian Imports
The U.S. will impose a 25 percent additional tariff on imports from Brazil for goods entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse on or after 12:01 a.m. Eastern time on July 22, 2026. The tariff applies to all products of Brazil except those specifically exempted in the notice's Annexes.
Expanded List of Tariff Exemptions
USTR exempted from the 25 percent tariff many specific products, including aluminum hydroxide; antiques, collectibles, and art; ash containing precious metals or precious metal compounds; certain animal hides, furskins, and leather; certain seafood products; additional pharmaceuticals and pharmaceutical ingredients; certain wood products; iron and steel waste and scrap; organic honey; pig iron; unflavored instant coffee; and used clothing. These named products will not be subject to the additional duty described above.
High‑Purity Dissolving Pulp Exemption Removed
USTR removed high‑purity dissolving pulp from the proposed exemption list, so imports of that product will be subject to the 25 percent tariff. USTR also limited exemptions for certain chemical products so that only pharmaceutical applications of those products are exempt.
Foreign‑Trade Zone Admission Rule Change
Any product of Brazil subject to the additional 25 percent duty that is admitted into a U.S. foreign‑trade zone may only be admitted as "privileged foreign status" (per 19 CFR 146.41), except for products eligible for "domestic status" under 19 CFR 146.43. This rule is effective as of the date the additional duty is imposed.
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