Legal basis:International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).
Effective date:7 August 2025
Tariff rate
- 40% tariff (plus 10% Reciprocal Tariff, for a total effective minimum tariff of 50%), effective as of 12:01 a.m. (EST) on August 7, 2025.
- The 50% rate is additive, ie, apart from the exceptions noted for Reciprocal Tariffs (eg, Section 232 tariffs), the 50% duty rate applies on top of existing duties payable for any given article from Brazil
Carve-outs
Exceptions for (i) articles that are exempt under 50 U.S.C. § 1702(b); and (ii) articles listed in Annex I to EO 14323, including "certain silicon metal, pig iron, civil aircraft and parts and components thereof, metallurgical grade alumina, tin ore, wood pulp, precious metals, energy and energy products, and fertilizers".
The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.
The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.
