International Tariffs – Global Import & Export Duties Explained
Comprehensive information about international trade tariffs, duties, and import/export regulations across different countries and product categories.Import Tariffs (Top 50 Economies)
| Rank | Country | Avg. Overall Tariff (%) | Agricultural Tariff (%) | Non-Agricultural Tariff (%) | Cars | Steel | Electronics | Textiles | Key Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | USA | 15.80% | 4% | 19% | 25% | 50% | 15% | 35% | 15% Reciprocal Floor on Non-Ag; Food mostly exempt (E.O. 14346). |
| 2 | China | 12.50% | 18.00% | 11% | 15% | 10% | 10% | 15% | US goods face 125% retaliatory cliff (suspended until Nov 2026). |
| 3 | Japan | 14.20% | 19% | 13.50% | 15%* | 15% | 15% | 15% | US 15% floor overrides 0% MFN for industrial goods. |
| 4 | Germany (EU) | 3.80% | 11% | 2% | 10% | 15%+ | 4% | 12% | CBAM Carbon Tax active; Fertilizers hit Jan 1, 2026. |
| 5 | India | 35.00% | 40% | 32% | 100% | 25% | 25% | 35% | US 50% punitive rate active due to Russian oil disputes. |
| 6 | UK | 11.50% | 10% | 12% | 15% | 25% | 10% | 12% | 10% Trade Framework deal with US vs. 15% MFN. |
| 7 | Indonesia | 19.00% | 17% | 19.50% | 40% | 20% | 15% | 35% | 19% US Reciprocal rate applied across major sectors. |
| 8 | France (EU) | 3.80% | 11% | 2% | 10% | 15%+ | 4% | 12% | CBAM certificates required for industrial imports. |
| 9 | Brazil | 25.20% | 10% | 28.00% | 35% | 15% | 20% | 35% | 40% IEEPA surtax on US exports announced late 2025. |
| 10 | Italy (EU) | 3.80% | 11% | 2% | 10% | 15%+ | 4% | 12% | Follows EU Common External Tariff. |
| 11 | Canada | 25.00% | 15% | 27% | 25% | 50% | 10% | 18% | 35% IEEPA rate for non-CUSMA compliant goods. |
| 12 | S. Korea | 13.90% | 53% | 12% | 8% | 15% | 15% | 15% | Reciprocal rate capped at 15% (Dec 2025 deal). |
| 13 | Mexico | 38.50% | 22% | 42% | 50% | 35% | 35% | 50% | Jan 1, 2026 Decree: 50% rate on 1,463 Non-FTA lines. |
| 14 | Russia | 20.00% | 13% | 22% | 25% | 20% | 20% | 25% | Most US goods face 200% retaliatory baseline. |
| 15 | Australia | 2.70% | 1% | 3.00% | 5% | 5% | 0% | 10% | Exempt from US Reciprocal Floor (Pacific Alliance). |
| 16 | Spain (EU) | 3.80% | 11% | 2% | 10% | 15%+ | 4% | 12% | EU-wide carbon border adjustment (CBAM). |
| 17 | Saudi Arabia | 14.80% | 11% | 15.20% | 15% | 15% | 15% | 15% | 15% Reciprocal floor applied to GCC exports. |
| 18 | Netherlands (EU) | 3.80% | 11% | 2% | 10% | 15%+ | 4% | 12% | Hub for EU environmental border enforcement. |
| 19 | Türkiye | 10.80% | 45% | 6% | 45% | 15% | 15% | 15% | High duties on Asian EVs (TOGG support). |
| 20 | Switzerland | 15.00% | 34% | 14.80% | 15% | 15% | 15% | 15% | Finalized 15% Trade Framework with US (Jan 2026). |
| 21 | Poland (EU) | 3.80% | 11% | 2% | 10% | 15%+ | 4% | 12% | Follows EU CET. |
| 22 | Argentina | 13.90% | 10% | 14.40% | 35% | 14% | 16% | 35% | High protection for textiles (Mercosur). |
| 23 | Sweden (EU) | 3.80% | 11% | 2.40% | 10% | 15%+ | 4% | 12% | Follows EU CET. |
| 24 | Belgium (EU) | 3.80% | 11% | 2% | 10% | 15%+ | 4% | 12% | Follows EU CET. |
| 25 | Thailand | 19.00% | 31% | 17.50% | 80% | 19% | 19% | 35% | 19% Reciprocal floor finalized Oct 2025. |
| 26 | Ireland (EU) | 3.80% | 11% | 2% | 10% | 15%+ | 4% | 12% | Follows EU CET. |
| 27 | Israel | 15.00% | 22% | 15% | 15% | 15% | 15% | 15% | US 15% Reciprocal baseline active. |
| 28 | Norway | 2.80% | 56% | 0.70% | 10% | 0% | 0% | 10% | Exempt from US floor; extreme Ag protection. |
| 29 | Austria (EU) | 3.80% | 11% | 2% | 10% | 15%+ | 4% | 12% | Follows EU CET. |
| 30 | Singapore | 0.50% | 1% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | World's most open free trade hub. |
| 31 | Nigeria | 15.00% | 14% | 15% | 35% | 15% | 15% | 20% | US 15% Reciprocal rate applied Aug 2025. |
| 32 | Iran | 23.00% | N/A | N/A | 100% | 40% | 55% | 80% | Heavy US sanctions and isolation. |
| 33 | UAE | 14.60% | 7% | 15% | 15% | 15% | 15% | 15% | US 15% floor vs. 5% MFN rate. |
| 34 | Malaysia | 19.00% | 11% | 20% | 30% | 19% | 20% | 30% | 19% Reciprocal floor hit electronics sector. |
| 35 | Philippines | 16.90% | 10% | 18% | 30% | 15% | 15% | 15% | US 19% rate with industrial carve-outs. |
| 36 | Vietnam | 20.00% | 17% | 21% | 70% | 15% | 30% | 35% | Hit by Mexican Jan 1 textile hikes (35%+). |
| 37 | Egypt | 17.50% | 29% | 16% | 135% | 27% | 40% | 40% | US 15% floor applies to textile exports. |
| 38 | Bangladesh | 20.00% | 26% | 18.50% | 45% | 25% | 25% | 25% | 20% US floor capped after Dec 2025 deal. |
| 39 | Denmark (EU) | 3.80% | 11% | 2% | 10% | 15%+ | 4% | 12% | Follows EU CET. |
| 40 | Chile | 6.00% | 6% | 6% | 6% | 6% | 6% | 6% | Stable; Exempt from US Reciprocal Floor. |
| 41 | S. Africa | 30.00% | 10% | 34.00% | 25% | 10% | 15% | 30% | 30% Reciprocal rate finalized Aug 2025. |
| 42 | Romania (EU) | 3.80% | 11% | 2% | 10% | 15%+ | 4% | 12% | Follows EU CET. |
| 43 | Colombia | 15.00% | 17% | 15% | 35% | 15% | 15% | 15% | US 15% Reciprocal floor applied. |
| 44 | Pakistan | 13.50% | 16% | 12.90% | 70% | 20% | 20% | 20% | High barriers to consumer luxury. |
| 45 | Czech Rep. | 3.80% | 11% | 2.40% | 10% | 15%+ | 4% | 12% | Follows EU CET. |
| 46 | Hungary (EU) | 3.80% | 11% | 2.40% | 10% | 15%+ | 4% | 12% | Follows EU CET. |
| 47 | Portugal (EU) | 3.80% | 11% | 2.40% | 10% | 15%+ | 4% | 12% | Follows EU CET. |
| 48 | Iraq | 35.00% | 10% | 38% | 15% | 35% | 35% | 35% | 35% Reciprocal rate active since Aug 2025. |
| 49 | Peru | 5.80% | 17% | 4% | 11% | 9% | 9% | 12% | Low MFN due to broad FTA networks. |
| 50 | New Zealand | 15.00% | 1.70% | 16.80% | 10% | 15% | 15% | 15% | US 15% floor overrides low industrial rates. |
USA
Overall Tariff:
15.80%
Agricultural:
4%
Non-Agricultural:
19%
Cars:
25%
Steel:
50%
Electronics:
15%
Textiles:
35%
Key Notes:
15% Reciprocal Floor on Non-Ag; Food mostly exempt (E.O. 14346).
China
Overall Tariff:
12.50%
Agricultural:
18.00%
Non-Agricultural:
11%
Cars:
15%
Steel:
10%
Electronics:
10%
Textiles:
15%
Key Notes:
US goods face 125% retaliatory cliff (suspended until Nov 2026).
Japan
Overall Tariff:
14.20%
Agricultural:
19%
Non-Agricultural:
13.50%
Cars:
15%*
Steel:
15%
Electronics:
15%
Textiles:
15%
Key Notes:
US 15% floor overrides 0% MFN for industrial goods.
Germany (EU)
Overall Tariff:
3.80%
Agricultural:
11%
Non-Agricultural:
2%
Cars:
10%
Steel:
15%+
Electronics:
4%
Textiles:
12%
Key Notes:
CBAM Carbon Tax active; Fertilizers hit Jan 1, 2026.
India
Overall Tariff:
35.00%
Agricultural:
40%
Non-Agricultural:
32%
Cars:
100%
Steel:
25%
Electronics:
25%
Textiles:
35%
Key Notes:
US 50% punitive rate active due to Russian oil disputes.
UK
Overall Tariff:
11.50%
Agricultural:
10%
Non-Agricultural:
12%
Cars:
15%
Steel:
25%
Electronics:
10%
Textiles:
12%
Key Notes:
10% Trade Framework deal with US vs. 15% MFN.
Indonesia
Overall Tariff:
19.00%
Agricultural:
17%
Non-Agricultural:
19.50%
Cars:
40%
Steel:
20%
Electronics:
15%
Textiles:
35%
Key Notes:
19% US Reciprocal rate applied across major sectors.
France (EU)
Overall Tariff:
3.80%
Agricultural:
11%
Non-Agricultural:
2%
Cars:
10%
Steel:
15%+
Electronics:
4%
Textiles:
12%
Key Notes:
CBAM certificates required for industrial imports.
Brazil
Overall Tariff:
25.20%
Agricultural:
10%
Non-Agricultural:
28.00%
Cars:
35%
Steel:
15%
Electronics:
20%
Textiles:
35%
Key Notes:
40% IEEPA surtax on US exports announced late 2025.
Italy (EU)
Overall Tariff:
3.80%
Agricultural:
11%
Non-Agricultural:
2%
Cars:
10%
Steel:
15%+
Electronics:
4%
Textiles:
12%
Key Notes:
Follows EU Common External Tariff.
Canada
Overall Tariff:
25.00%
Agricultural:
15%
Non-Agricultural:
27%
Cars:
25%
Steel:
50%
Electronics:
10%
Textiles:
18%
Key Notes:
35% IEEPA rate for non-CUSMA compliant goods.
S. Korea
Overall Tariff:
13.90%
Agricultural:
53%
Non-Agricultural:
12%
Cars:
8%
Steel:
15%
Electronics:
15%
Textiles:
15%
Key Notes:
Reciprocal rate capped at 15% (Dec 2025 deal).
Mexico
Overall Tariff:
38.50%
Agricultural:
22%
Non-Agricultural:
42%
Cars:
50%
Steel:
35%
Electronics:
35%
Textiles:
50%
Key Notes:
Jan 1, 2026 Decree: 50% rate on 1,463 Non-FTA lines.
Russia
Overall Tariff:
20.00%
Agricultural:
13%
Non-Agricultural:
22%
Cars:
25%
Steel:
20%
Electronics:
20%
Textiles:
25%
Key Notes:
Most US goods face 200% retaliatory baseline.
Australia
Overall Tariff:
2.70%
Agricultural:
1%
Non-Agricultural:
3.00%
Cars:
5%
Steel:
5%
Electronics:
0%
Textiles:
10%
Key Notes:
Exempt from US Reciprocal Floor (Pacific Alliance).
Spain (EU)
Overall Tariff:
3.80%
Agricultural:
11%
Non-Agricultural:
2%
Cars:
10%
Steel:
15%+
Electronics:
4%
Textiles:
12%
Key Notes:
EU-wide carbon border adjustment (CBAM).
Saudi Arabia
Overall Tariff:
14.80%
Agricultural:
11%
Non-Agricultural:
15.20%
Cars:
15%
Steel:
15%
Electronics:
15%
Textiles:
15%
Key Notes:
15% Reciprocal floor applied to GCC exports.
Netherlands (EU)
Overall Tariff:
3.80%
Agricultural:
11%
Non-Agricultural:
2%
Cars:
10%
Steel:
15%+
Electronics:
4%
Textiles:
12%
Key Notes:
Hub for EU environmental border enforcement.
Türkiye
Overall Tariff:
10.80%
Agricultural:
45%
Non-Agricultural:
6%
Cars:
45%
Steel:
15%
Electronics:
15%
Textiles:
15%
Key Notes:
High duties on Asian EVs (TOGG support).
Switzerland
Overall Tariff:
15.00%
Agricultural:
34%
Non-Agricultural:
14.80%
Cars:
15%
Steel:
15%
Electronics:
15%
Textiles:
15%
Key Notes:
Finalized 15% Trade Framework with US (Jan 2026).
Poland (EU)
Overall Tariff:
3.80%
Agricultural:
11%
Non-Agricultural:
2%
Cars:
10%
Steel:
15%+
Electronics:
4%
Textiles:
12%
Key Notes:
Follows EU CET.
Argentina
Overall Tariff:
13.90%
Agricultural:
10%
Non-Agricultural:
14.40%
Cars:
35%
Steel:
14%
Electronics:
16%
Textiles:
35%
Key Notes:
High protection for textiles (Mercosur).
Sweden (EU)
Overall Tariff:
3.80%
Agricultural:
11%
Non-Agricultural:
2.40%
Cars:
10%
Steel:
15%+
Electronics:
4%
Textiles:
12%
Key Notes:
Follows EU CET.
Belgium (EU)
Overall Tariff:
3.80%
Agricultural:
11%
Non-Agricultural:
2%
Cars:
10%
Steel:
15%+
Electronics:
4%
Textiles:
12%
Key Notes:
Follows EU CET.
Thailand
Overall Tariff:
19.00%
Agricultural:
31%
Non-Agricultural:
17.50%
Cars:
80%
Steel:
19%
Electronics:
19%
Textiles:
35%
Key Notes:
19% Reciprocal floor finalized Oct 2025.
Ireland (EU)
Overall Tariff:
3.80%
Agricultural:
11%
Non-Agricultural:
2%
Cars:
10%
Steel:
15%+
Electronics:
4%
Textiles:
12%
Key Notes:
Follows EU CET.
Israel
Overall Tariff:
15.00%
Agricultural:
22%
Non-Agricultural:
15%
Cars:
15%
Steel:
15%
Electronics:
15%
Textiles:
15%
Key Notes:
US 15% Reciprocal baseline active.
Norway
Overall Tariff:
2.80%
Agricultural:
56%
Non-Agricultural:
0.70%
Cars:
10%
Steel:
0%
Electronics:
0%
Textiles:
10%
Key Notes:
Exempt from US floor; extreme Ag protection.
Austria (EU)
Overall Tariff:
3.80%
Agricultural:
11%
Non-Agricultural:
2%
Cars:
10%
Steel:
15%+
Electronics:
4%
Textiles:
12%
Key Notes:
Follows EU CET.
Singapore
Overall Tariff:
0.50%
Agricultural:
1%
Non-Agricultural:
0%
Cars:
0%
Steel:
0%
Electronics:
0%
Textiles:
0%
Key Notes:
World's most open free trade hub.
Nigeria
Overall Tariff:
15.00%
Agricultural:
14%
Non-Agricultural:
15%
Cars:
35%
Steel:
15%
Electronics:
15%
Textiles:
20%
Key Notes:
US 15% Reciprocal rate applied Aug 2025.
Iran
Overall Tariff:
23.00%
Agricultural:
N/A
Non-Agricultural:
N/A
Cars:
100%
Steel:
40%
Electronics:
55%
Textiles:
80%
Key Notes:
Heavy US sanctions and isolation.
UAE
Overall Tariff:
14.60%
Agricultural:
7%
Non-Agricultural:
15%
Cars:
15%
Steel:
15%
Electronics:
15%
Textiles:
15%
Key Notes:
US 15% floor vs. 5% MFN rate.
Malaysia
Overall Tariff:
19.00%
Agricultural:
11%
Non-Agricultural:
20%
Cars:
30%
Steel:
19%
Electronics:
20%
Textiles:
30%
Key Notes:
19% Reciprocal floor hit electronics sector.
Philippines
Overall Tariff:
16.90%
Agricultural:
10%
Non-Agricultural:
18%
Cars:
30%
Steel:
15%
Electronics:
15%
Textiles:
15%
Key Notes:
US 19% rate with industrial carve-outs.
Vietnam
Overall Tariff:
20.00%
Agricultural:
17%
Non-Agricultural:
21%
Cars:
70%
Steel:
15%
Electronics:
30%
Textiles:
35%
Key Notes:
Hit by Mexican Jan 1 textile hikes (35%+).
Egypt
Overall Tariff:
17.50%
Agricultural:
29%
Non-Agricultural:
16%
Cars:
135%
Steel:
27%
Electronics:
40%
Textiles:
40%
Key Notes:
US 15% floor applies to textile exports.
Bangladesh
Overall Tariff:
20.00%
Agricultural:
26%
Non-Agricultural:
18.50%
Cars:
45%
Steel:
25%
Electronics:
25%
Textiles:
25%
Key Notes:
20% US floor capped after Dec 2025 deal.
Denmark (EU)
Overall Tariff:
3.80%
Agricultural:
11%
Non-Agricultural:
2%
Cars:
10%
Steel:
15%+
Electronics:
4%
Textiles:
12%
Key Notes:
Follows EU CET.
Chile
Overall Tariff:
6.00%
Agricultural:
6%
Non-Agricultural:
6%
Cars:
6%
Steel:
6%
Electronics:
6%
Textiles:
6%
Key Notes:
Stable; Exempt from US Reciprocal Floor.
S. Africa
Overall Tariff:
30.00%
Agricultural:
10%
Non-Agricultural:
34.00%
Cars:
25%
Steel:
10%
Electronics:
15%
Textiles:
30%
Key Notes:
30% Reciprocal rate finalized Aug 2025.
Romania (EU)
Overall Tariff:
3.80%
Agricultural:
11%
Non-Agricultural:
2%
Cars:
10%
Steel:
15%+
Electronics:
4%
Textiles:
12%
Key Notes:
Follows EU CET.
Colombia
Overall Tariff:
15.00%
Agricultural:
17%
Non-Agricultural:
15%
Cars:
35%
Steel:
15%
Electronics:
15%
Textiles:
15%
Key Notes:
US 15% Reciprocal floor applied.
Pakistan
Overall Tariff:
13.50%
Agricultural:
16%
Non-Agricultural:
12.90%
Cars:
70%
Steel:
20%
Electronics:
20%
Textiles:
20%
Key Notes:
High barriers to consumer luxury.
Czech Rep.
Overall Tariff:
3.80%
Agricultural:
11%
Non-Agricultural:
2.40%
Cars:
10%
Steel:
15%+
Electronics:
4%
Textiles:
12%
Key Notes:
Follows EU CET.
Hungary (EU)
Overall Tariff:
3.80%
Agricultural:
11%
Non-Agricultural:
2.40%
Cars:
10%
Steel:
15%+
Electronics:
4%
Textiles:
12%
Key Notes:
Follows EU CET.
Portugal (EU)
Overall Tariff:
3.80%
Agricultural:
11%
Non-Agricultural:
2.40%
Cars:
10%
Steel:
15%+
Electronics:
4%
Textiles:
12%
Key Notes:
Follows EU CET.
Iraq
Overall Tariff:
35.00%
Agricultural:
10%
Non-Agricultural:
38%
Cars:
15%
Steel:
35%
Electronics:
35%
Textiles:
35%
Key Notes:
35% Reciprocal rate active since Aug 2025.
Peru
Overall Tariff:
5.80%
Agricultural:
17%
Non-Agricultural:
4%
Cars:
11%
Steel:
9%
Electronics:
9%
Textiles:
12%
Key Notes:
Low MFN due to broad FTA networks.
New Zealand
Overall Tariff:
15.00%
Agricultural:
1.70%
Non-Agricultural:
16.80%
Cars:
10%
Steel:
15%
Electronics:
15%
Textiles:
15%
Key Notes:
US 15% floor overrides low industrial rates.
Note: This data represents estimated average tariffs. Actual rates may vary based on specific products, trade agreements, and current trade policies. For the most up-to-date information, please consult official government sources.
Export Tariffs & Regulations
Information about export tariffs, restrictions, and regulations by country.
| Country | Key Products | Tariff Type | Primary Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina | Soybeans, Soybean Oil/Meal | Reduced Export Tax: 24% (Permanent Milei Decree, Dec 2025). | Economic Recovery: Incentivizing dollar inflows and clearing crop surpluses. |
| Argentina | Wheat, Corn, Barley | Reduced Export Tax: 7.5% – 8.5% (Fixed through March 2026). | Competitiveness: Drastic cuts to capture global market share following high harvest volumes. |
| Australia | Lithium (Spodumene), Rare Earths | Royalty-Linked Levies / License Tracking. | Downstreaming: Prioritizing domestic processing for the EV supply chain. |
| Brazil | Raw Hides and Skins | Export Surcharge: 9%. | Industrial Policy: To discourage raw exports and support local leather manufacturing. |
| Canada | Raw Logs (from Crown lands) | Export Levy / Provincial Tax. | Job Protection: Ensuring a steady supply of timber for domestic sawmills. |
| Canada | Critical Minerals (Lithium, Nickel) | Strategic Export Screening. | National Security: Aligning with the 2026 North American Critical Minerals Strategy. |
| China | Gallium, Germanium, Antimony | Export Licensing (One Batch, One License). | Diplomatic Leverage: "Pause" in total bans valid until Nov 27, 2026. |
| China | Silver | Dual-License System (Effective Jan 1, 2026). | Strategic Reserve: Limiting supply for high-tech uses (PV panels, EVs). |
| China | High-Tech (to Japan) | Dual-Use Export Ban (Jan 2026 Decree). | Retaliation: New restrictions following recent diplomatic disputes with Japan. |
| Egypt | Natural Gas (LNG) | Total Export Halt (Net Importer status). | Energy Security: Redirecting all gas to the domestic grid; major imports from Qatar began this week. |
| EU (Economic Bloc) | Aluminium & Steel Scrap | Waste Shipment (WSR) Surveillance. | Green Transition: Jan 2026 rules block scrap "leakage" to preserve raw material for "Green Steel." |
| India | Onions | Export Prohibition (Jan 5, 2026 update). | Anti-Inflation: Responding to localized crop shortfalls discovered this week. |
| India | Non-Basmati White Rice | Minimum Export Price (MEP): $490/tonne. | Food Security: Balancing high global demand with local consumer price stability. |
| Indonesia | Raw Nickel Ore, Bauxite | Total Export Ban. | Hilirisasi: Forcing multinational firms to build smelters and battery plants inside Indonesia. |
| Indonesia | Coal | RKAB Production Quota: ~600M tonnes. | Price Support: Limiting supply to stabilize global thermal coal prices. |
| Kazakhstan | Uranium (U3O8) | Differentiated MET: Up to 18%. | Fiscal Capture: Capitalizing on the 2026 global nuclear energy surge for budget revenue. |
| Malaysia | Crude Palm Oil (CPO) | Sliding Duty: 9.5% (Jan 2026 rate). | Revenue Management: Funding the national biodiesel blending programs. |
| Russia | Wheat, Meslin | Floating Duty: RUB 109.1/tonne (Drops to RUB 97.3 on Jan 12). | Market Insulation: Dynamic "Damper" mechanism to keep domestic food prices stable. |
| Ukraine | Grain (Wheat, Corn), Sunflower Oil | License Verification System. | War-time Control: Ensuring national food security while maintaining humanitarian corridors. |
| USA | Logs (Public Lands) | Export Restriction / Conservation Rules. | Environmental Protection: Logging rules for conservation on federal lands. |
Argentina
Key Products:
Soybeans, Soybean Oil/Meal
Tariff Type:
Reduced Export Tax: 24% (Permanent Milei Decree, Dec 2025).
Primary Reason:
Economic Recovery: Incentivizing dollar inflows and clearing crop surpluses.
Argentina
Key Products:
Wheat, Corn, Barley
Tariff Type:
Reduced Export Tax: 7.5% – 8.5% (Fixed through March 2026).
Primary Reason:
Competitiveness: Drastic cuts to capture global market share following high harvest volumes.
Australia
Key Products:
Lithium (Spodumene), Rare Earths
Tariff Type:
Royalty-Linked Levies / License Tracking.
Primary Reason:
Downstreaming: Prioritizing domestic processing for the EV supply chain.
Brazil
Key Products:
Raw Hides and Skins
Tariff Type:
Export Surcharge: 9%.
Primary Reason:
Industrial Policy: To discourage raw exports and support local leather manufacturing.
Canada
Key Products:
Raw Logs (from Crown lands)
Tariff Type:
Export Levy / Provincial Tax.
Primary Reason:
Job Protection: Ensuring a steady supply of timber for domestic sawmills.
Canada
Key Products:
Critical Minerals (Lithium, Nickel)
Tariff Type:
Strategic Export Screening.
Primary Reason:
National Security: Aligning with the 2026 North American Critical Minerals Strategy.
China
Key Products:
Gallium, Germanium, Antimony
Tariff Type:
Export Licensing (One Batch, One License).
Primary Reason:
Diplomatic Leverage: "Pause" in total bans valid until Nov 27, 2026.
China
Key Products:
Silver
Tariff Type:
Dual-License System (Effective Jan 1, 2026).
Primary Reason:
Strategic Reserve: Limiting supply for high-tech uses (PV panels, EVs).
China
Key Products:
High-Tech (to Japan)
Tariff Type:
Dual-Use Export Ban (Jan 2026 Decree).
Primary Reason:
Retaliation: New restrictions following recent diplomatic disputes with Japan.
Egypt
Key Products:
Natural Gas (LNG)
Tariff Type:
Total Export Halt (Net Importer status).
Primary Reason:
Energy Security: Redirecting all gas to the domestic grid; major imports from Qatar began this week.
EU (Economic Bloc)
Key Products:
Aluminium & Steel Scrap
Tariff Type:
Waste Shipment (WSR) Surveillance.
Primary Reason:
Green Transition: Jan 2026 rules block scrap "leakage" to preserve raw material for "Green Steel."
India
Key Products:
Onions
Tariff Type:
Export Prohibition (Jan 5, 2026 update).
Primary Reason:
Anti-Inflation: Responding to localized crop shortfalls discovered this week.
India
Key Products:
Non-Basmati White Rice
Tariff Type:
Minimum Export Price (MEP): $490/tonne.
Primary Reason:
Food Security: Balancing high global demand with local consumer price stability.
Indonesia
Key Products:
Raw Nickel Ore, Bauxite
Tariff Type:
Total Export Ban.
Primary Reason:
Hilirisasi: Forcing multinational firms to build smelters and battery plants inside Indonesia.
Indonesia
Key Products:
Coal
Tariff Type:
RKAB Production Quota: ~600M tonnes.
Primary Reason:
Price Support: Limiting supply to stabilize global thermal coal prices.
Kazakhstan
Key Products:
Uranium (U3O8)
Tariff Type:
Differentiated MET: Up to 18%.
Primary Reason:
Fiscal Capture: Capitalizing on the 2026 global nuclear energy surge for budget revenue.
Malaysia
Key Products:
Crude Palm Oil (CPO)
Tariff Type:
Sliding Duty: 9.5% (Jan 2026 rate).
Primary Reason:
Revenue Management: Funding the national biodiesel blending programs.
Russia
Key Products:
Wheat, Meslin
Tariff Type:
Floating Duty: RUB 109.1/tonne (Drops to RUB 97.3 on Jan 12).
Primary Reason:
Market Insulation: Dynamic "Damper" mechanism to keep domestic food prices stable.
Ukraine
Key Products:
Grain (Wheat, Corn), Sunflower Oil
Tariff Type:
License Verification System.
Primary Reason:
War-time Control: Ensuring national food security while maintaining humanitarian corridors.
USA
Key Products:
Logs (Public Lands)
Tariff Type:
Export Restriction / Conservation Rules.
Primary Reason:
Environmental Protection: Logging rules for conservation on federal lands.
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