Importing from Germany
Short answer
Germany is an EU member state. Since July 1, 2026 an all-inclusive 15% ceiling applies to EU-origin goods — a ceiling, not a surcharge. Goods whose general rate already meets or exceeds 15% pay the general rate only.
Country-scoped actions
Programs that apply because of where the goods come from.
- The EU arrangement sets a 15% all-inclusive ceiling effective July 1, 2026. It replaced the Section 122 layer for EU origin rather than stacking on top of it.
- Aircraft and aircraft parts, cork and other unavailable natural resources, and generic pharmaceuticals move to MFN-only treatment on September 1, 2026.
Product-scoped actions
Programs that apply because of what the goods are. These are evaluated against your HTS classification independently of origin — the absence of a country-specific action does not exempt a product.
- Section 232 steel and aluminium articles remain outside the ceiling and carry their own rate.
- Antidumping and countervailing duties apply per case.
Recent changes
Scheduled: EU carve-outs take effect for aircraft and parts, cork, and generic pharmaceuticals.
USITC — Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United StatesThe EU 15% all-inclusive ceiling took effect, replacing the Section 122 layer for EU-origin goods.
USITC — Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
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Sources
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- 2026-08-09
Primary source of truth for Column 1 general rates, special rates, and Chapter 99 subheadings.