The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative has formally implemented sweeping additional tariffs on imports from Brazil, publishing its final notice of action in the Federal Register and confirming a 25 percent ad valorem surcharge on most Brazilian‑origin goods scheduled to take effect for entries on or after July 22, 2026.
According to the notice, the USTR is imposing an additional 25 percent duty “on all imports of Brazil, with certain exemptions,” in response to findings that Brazil’s acts, policies, and practices related to digital trade, electronic payments, tariff preferences, and environmental enforcement are unreasonable or discriminatory and burden or restrict U.S. commerce.
The Brazil 301 surcharge will be effected by a dedicated Chapter 99 provision, HTSUS subheading 9903.05.01, which will be reported in addition to the underlying Chapter 1–97 classification. The 25 percent duty will apply on top of normal most‑favored‑nation rates and any other applicable trade remedies.
Limited in‑transit relief exists for certain shipments already en route to the United States before that time, but those shipments must satisfy narrow loading and arrival conditions and be entered by a short, specified deadline to avoid the surcharge.