Federal Register #2026-14542

USTR Announces 25% Tariff on Brazilian Imports with Product Exemptions

This notice from the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announces the imposition of a 25% tariff on all imports from Brazil, with specific exemptions for certain products: - Government Buyer: - Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the notice - Products Exempted from Tariffs: - Aluminum hydroxide (critical applications, limited U.S. supply) - Antiques, collectibles, and art (typically not newly produced or Brazilian origin) - Ash containing precious metals or precious metal compounds (national security supply chain) - Certain animal hides, furskins, and leather (important manufacturing inputs, no alternatives) - Certain seafood products (limited domestic supply, consumer demand) - Certain pharmaceuticals and pharmaceutical ingredients (insufficient U.S. availability) - Certain wood products (limited domestic supply, forestry law compliance) - Iron and steel waste and scrap (important input, no viable domestic supply) - Organic honey (minimal domestic production, unique disease resistance) - Pig iron (essential raw material, limited domestic production) - Unflavored instant coffee (no domestic sources, technical requirements) - Used clothing (not newly produced, often not Brazilian origin) - Notable Requirements: - Exemptions are based on factors such as limited U.S. supply, critical manufacturing needs, and potential for economic disruption - The list of exempted products is subject to ongoing review and may change based on Brazil's actions - No specific quantities, part numbers, or procurement actions are included, as this is a trade policy notice rather than a purchasing solicitation

Description

This federal notice from the Office of the United States Trade Representative announces the imposition of 25 percent tariffs on all imports from Brazil, effective July 22, 2026, with certain exemptions. The action addresses Brazil's acts, policies, and practices related to digital trade, electronic payment services, unfair tariffs, anti-corruption enforcement, intellectual property protection, ethanol market access, and illegal deforestation. The notice includes details on the investigation, public comments, and exemptions to the tariffs. It aims to create leverage to obtain the removal of the identified practices by Brazil.

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