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Importing From South Korea

Import tariff rates from South Korea. KORUS FTA provides preferential rates on many goods. Section 122 and Section 232 still apply.

Importing From South Korea

Section 232 (Metals + Ch 84/85/94 derivatives)+50% (metals only)

Per Proclamation 11021

Section 122 (Global Baseline)+10%

Sunsets in 56 days (July 24, 2026) per Proclamation 11012 + 19 USC §2132

Typical effective rate10.0% — 11.2%

Stacking rules

Section 232 + Section 122 are mutually exclusive (Proclamation 11012 ¶4)

Section 301 + Section 232 stack additively for Chinese metals (USTR Note 31)

Rates shown are surcharges above the MFN base rate. Total effective rate depends on the specific HTS code. Verify with your customs broker before import.

§232 covers steel/aluminum/copper PLUS derivative articles in Ch 84/85/94 per Proclamation 11021 (eff. Apr 6, 2026).⏳ Section 122 sunsets in 56 days (July 24, 2026)💰 AD/CVD: 20 active cases against South Korea
✓ Eligible: KORUS

Top Imported Products

4419.20.10.00

Forks and spoons

10%Section 122
8501.32.20.00

Exceeding <il>750 W</il> but not exceeding <il>14.92 kW</il>

10%Section 122
9902.16.48

Microwave ovens with integral range hoods, of a kind used for domestic purposes, each having oven capacity greater than 48 liters but not exceeding 49 liters, the foregoing having a glass turntable plate with a diameter greater than 30 cm but not exceeding 31 cm and a door with exterior metal handle (provided for in subheading 8516.50.00)

11.2%Section 122
2903.89.40.00

1,3,5,7,9,11-Hexabromocyclododecane

10%Section 122
6204.41.10.00

Containing 30 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste (436)

10%Section 122
0207.60.10.00

Not cut in pieces, fresh or chilled

10%Section 122
8547.10.80.00

Insulating fittings of ceramics: — Other

10%Section 122
8503.00.20.00

Commutators

10%Section 122
8413.91.10.00

Of fuel-injection pumps for compression-ignition engines

10%Section 122
8477.51.00

For molding or retreading pneumatic tires or for molding or otherwise forming inner tubes

10%Section 122
8213.00.30.00

Valued not over $1.75/dozen

10%Section 122
9813.00.05

Articles to be repaired, altered or processed (including processes which result in articles manufactured or produced in the United States)

10%Section 122
9903.88.26

Articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(ee) to this subchapter

The duty provided in the applicable subheadingSection 122
3212.90.00

Pigments (metallic powders and flakes) dispersed in non-aqueous media in liquid or paste form, as used in manufacture of paints (including enamels); stamping foils, dyes etc in forms, packing for retail sale — Other

10%Section 122
9007.20.40.00

Projectors: — Other

10%Section 122

Recent Changes

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Rate Increase8702
10%
Upcoming: Rate Increase2941.10.00
0%100%
Upcoming: Rate Increase3002.13.00
0%100%
Upcoming: Rate Increase3004.90.92
0%100%
Upcoming: Rate Increase2937.19.00
6.5%100%

Key Facts

  • KORUS FTA provides preferential (often zero) rates on many goods
  • Section 122 and 232 apply on top of non-KORUS rates
  • Major source of semiconductors, electronics, steel
  • Steel quota arrangement in place

USITC HTS · Last updated May 29, 2026 · Last verified by TariffDesk 5/29/2026

Proclamation 11021Proclamation 11012

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