Taiwan Tariffs 2026
Taiwan is the world's leading semiconductor exporter — and most of its tech exports enter the US duty-free. No Section 301 tariffs. No FTA needed for electronics. Here's the 2026 breakdown.
Taiwan vs China: The Tariff Advantage
Unlike Chinese-origin goods, Taiwanese exports are not subject to Section 301 tariffs. A laptop assembled in Taiwan: 0%. Computer parts from China: 25% Section 301 (exempt from the 12.5%); chips from China: 50%. For electronics, semiconductors and IT equipment, Taiwan sourcing avoids China's list duties entirely.
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2026 Taiwan → US Tariff Quick Reference
MFN rates + Section 232 surcharges where applicable. No Section 301 on any Taiwan-origin goods.
| HS Code | Product | MFN Rate | Additional | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8471.30 | Laptops / notebook computers | 0% | Exempt (U.S. note 52) | 0% |
| 8542.31 | Integrated circuits / processors | 0% | Exempt (U.S. note 52) | 0% |
| 8517.13 | Smartphones | 0% | Exempt (U.S. note 52) | 0% |
| 8473.30 | Computer parts & accessories | 0% | +10% | 10% |
| 7208.10 | Flat-rolled steel (hot-rolled) | 0% | +50% §232 | 50% |
| 7601.10 | Unwrought aluminium | 2.6% | +50% §232 | 52.6% |
| 8708.99 | Auto parts (other) | 2.5% | +25% §232 | 27.5% |
| 9026.10 | Flow / liquid measuring instruments | 1.7% | +8.3% | 10% |
Rates as of Q2 2026. §232 = Section 232 national security tariff. Verify with a licensed customs broker before shipping.
Taiwan vs China: Tariff Cost Comparison
| Product ($10,000 value) | 🇹🇼 Taiwan duty | 🇨🇳 China duty | Saving vs China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laptops (8471.30)(China List 4B suspended) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Smartphones (8517.13) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Semiconductors (8542.31)(IT Agreement both) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Flat-rolled steel (7208.10)(§232 applies to both) | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 |
| PCBs / circuit boards (8534) | $0 | $750 | $750 |
| Industrial machinery (8479) | ~$0–3% | +7.5% | ~$750 |
Illustrative — uses $10,000 customs value. Actual rates depend on 10-digit HTS code. Use the calculator for exact figures.
Taiwan Tariff FAQ
Taiwanese goods pay their MFN duty topped up to a 10% combined floor by the forced-labor Section 301 tariff (since 24 July 2026): a product at 0% MFN pays 10%, one already at 10% or more pays nothing extra. Section 232 goods pay the 232 rate instead: steel and aluminum 50%, auto parts 25%. There is no US-Taiwan FTA, and Taiwan pays no China-style Section 301 list duties.
Mostly not. Laptops, servers, smartphones, network equipment and chips have 0% MFN duty and are exempt from the forced-labor tariff (HTSUS U.S. note 52). Other electronics — printed circuit assemblies outside those headings, batteries, displays for TVs — are lifted to Taiwan's 10% combined floor. A narrow set of advanced semiconductors falls under a 25% Section 232 action instead.
No. The US and Taiwan do not have a comprehensive FTA, though the US-Taiwan Initiative on 21st-Century Trade was launched in 2022 and has progressed through several negotiating rounds. Until a formal agreement is ratified, MFN rates apply to US imports from Taiwan.
Taiwan offers several advantages over China for US-bound exports: no Section 301 surcharges, strong semiconductor supply chain, reliable IP protection, and duty-free entry for most electronics. For tech-heavy products (chips, PCBs, servers, telecom equipment), sourcing from Taiwan can eliminate 7.5%–25% in Section 301 costs versus Chinese origin.
Most integrated circuits (HTS 8542.31) enter duty-free from Taiwan: 0% MFN and exempt from the forced-labor tariff. A narrow range of advanced computing chips is covered by a 25% Section 232 semiconductor tariff (from 15 January 2026) instead. Chips from China pay 50% under Section 301, so Taiwan remains far cheaper.
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