Tariff Calculator: Germany → U.S. (2026)
Germany-to-U.S. duty in 2026 = the MFN base rate (by 8-digit HTS code) + the global 301 EU tier of 10% (since 2026-07-24; Germany is covered as an EU member: an MFN+301 combined cap of 10%, Chapter 99 refs 9903.05.38–39); where a Section 232 sector is hit (steel/aluminium/copper 50%, autos 25%, etc.) the sector rate displaces the 301 layer. Sea freight adds HMF 0.125%; formal entries add MPF ($34.58–$670.86 per entry, FY2027). The calculator below ships prefilled with Germany as origin — enter your HTS code and value for the full stack.
What changed on this lane in 2026: the IEEPA tariffs ended and moved into refund processing, the global 301 EU tier took effect (combined cap 10%), and the pharma 232 general tier went live. Your entry cost is decided by the layers below — there is no preferential U.S.–EU rate layer in force.
Régime US complet : MFN + 301 + 232 + MPF/HMF
What changed on this lane in 2026
- 2026-02-24IEEPA fentanyl tariff struck down (a 10% duty on all origins from 2025-02-04) — duties paid in the window are refundable via CBP CAPE
- 2026-07-24Global 301 effective: the EU at a 10% tier, applied as an MFN+301 combined cap of 10% (FR 2026-15181 §1(a)(ii), 9903.05.38–39) — goods below 10% MFN are topped up to 10% combined; goods already above take no add-on; Germany sits in the same tier as the other EU members
- 2026-09-29Pharma Section 232 general tier of 20% takes effect — German (EU) pharmaceuticals hit by 232 pay the sector rate, displacing the global 301 layer
Also: the global 301 program remains in litigation at the Court of International Trade (schedule set); CBP enforcement prevails. Section 232 sector rates are origin-agnostic and displace the global 301 layer when hit: steel/aluminium/copper 50%, autos & parts 25%, furniture 25%, semiconductors 25%, pharma general tier 20%, softwood timber 10%.
Frequently asked questions
What duties do I pay importing from Germany into the U.S. in 2026?
It stacks: the MFN base rate (by 8-digit HTS code) + the global 301 EU tier (MFN+301 combined cap of 10%). How the cap works: laptop 8471.30 (MFN Free) = 0% + 10% = 10% combined; cotton T-shirt 6109.10 (MFN 16.5%) = 16.5% + 0% = 16.5% combined (already above the cap, no add-on). Section 232 sector goods pay the sector rate instead of the 301 layer; sea freight adds HMF 0.125%, formal entries add MPF 0.3464% (FY2027, min $34.58 / max $670.86 per entry). Price your code in the prefilled calculator above.
Sources : FR 2026-15181 (91 FR 47318)
Does Germany sit in the same tier as the other EU countries?
Yes. The global 301 tiers by economy and the EU is one tier (10%, combined cap): goods from Germany, France, Italy, the Netherlands and every other EU member hit the EU tier — declare Germany as country of origin and the engine matches the tier via EU membership. The U.K. left the EU and runs its own flat 10% tier (see /tariff-calculator/uk-to-us).
Sources : FR 2026-15181 (91 FR 47318)
Can I get a refund of the IEEPA tariff I paid?
Yes. The IEEPA fentanyl tariff ran at 10% on all origins (Germany included) from 2025-02-04 to 2026-02-24, when the Supreme Court struck it down; duties paid in the window are claimable through CBP's CAPE process (file as the importer of record, or route through your carrier/broker). Full walkthrough on /ieepa-refund.
Sources : CBP — IEEPA duty refunds
What should be on the commercial invoice for Germany-to-U.S. shipments?
Beyond the standard ten fields, cover this lane's specifics: the 10-digit HTS code, country of origin (Germany — by the last substantial transformation, not a generic "EU" mark), value currency (EUR or USD) and Incoterms. The $800 de minimis has been suspended since 2025-08-29, so parcels pay the same stack. Generate a compliant invoice online.
Estimations uniquement. Ne constitue ni un conseil en douane, ni fiscal, ni juridique. Les droits réellement dus sont déterminés par les douanes américaines (CBP).
Prochaines étapes
Droits calculés — bouclez le devis et les documents en une fois
Saisissez la valeur et le code HTS : droits cumulés et coût de revient à l'unité instantanés
Générer une facture conforme →Reprend les données du calcul : facture commerciale / proforma en PDF
Calcul par lots de SKU →Chargez un Excel/CSV et calculez tout le tableau — les données restent dans votre navigateur
S'abonner aux alertes tarifaires →Sources officielles analysées toutes les 12 heures ; e-mail dès qu'un taux change