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United States of America: U.S. Administration imposes Section 232 tariffs on unmanned aircraft systems and their components

Announcement

15 Jul 2025

In July 2025, the US Department of Commerce launched a Section 232 investigation into the national security implications of importing unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and their parts and components. In August 2026, the U.S. Administration imposed tariffs of up to 100% on imports of unmanned aircraft systems and their parts and components, following a Section 232 investigation.

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Number of interventions

11

7 certainly harmful

3 likely harmful

1 liberalising

List of interventions

Implementation date

09 Feb 2027

Revocation date:

No revocation date

Announced: 15 Jul 2025
Import tariff

On 13 August 2026, the U.S. Administration deferred Section 232 duties for certain UAS suppliers. Duties of 100% or 25% apply to these suppliers from 9 February 2027, while other importers face the...

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Announced: 15 Jul 2025
Import tariff

On 13 August 2026, the U.S. Administration imposed a Section 232 duty on certain UAS components. For products of specified trading partners, the total duty rate is capped at 15%. The cap applies to...

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Announced: 15 Jul 2025
Import tariff

On 13 August 2026, the U.S. Administration imposed a 10% Section 232 duty on certain UAS components. The duty covers products of the United Kingdom. It takes effect on 9 February 2027.

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Announced: 15 Jul 2025
Import tariff

On 13 August 2026, the U.S. Administration imposed a 25% Section 232 duty on certain UAS components. The duty covers propellers, rotors, undercarriages and other aircraft parts. These duties take e...

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Implementation date

03 Sep 2026

Revocation date:

No revocation date

Announced: 15 Jul 2025
Import tariff In force

On 13 August 2026, the U.S. Administration imposed a Section 232 duty on unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). For products of specified trading partners, the total duty rate is capped at 15%. The cap a...

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Announced: 15 Jul 2025
Import tariff In force

On 13 August 2026, the U.S. Administration imposed a 10% Section 232 duty on unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). The duty covers products of the United Kingdom. It takes effect on 3 September 2026.

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Implemented: 13 Aug 2026
Import tariff In force

On 13 August 2026, the U.S. Administration imposed additional duties on unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). Rates of 100% or 25% apply, depending on weight and capabilities. The duties take effect on ...

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Implementation date

No implementation date

Revocation date:

No revocation date

Announced: 15 Jul 2025
Local operations incentive

On 13 August 2026, the U.S. Administration imposed Section 232 duties on unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and their components. The Administration offered relief from those duties conditional on U.S...

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Announced: 15 Jul 2025
Tax or social insurance relief

On 13 August 2026, the U.S. Administration imposed Section 232 duties on unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and their components. The proclamation authorised selective relief from those duties for UAS...

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Announced: 15 Jul 2025
Import quota

On 15 July 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) announced the launch of a Section 232 investigation —initiated on 1 July 2025— into the national security implications of imports of unmanned ...

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Implementation date

No implementation date

Revocation date:

No revocation date

Announced: 15 Jul 2025
Import tariff

On 13 August 2026, the U.S. Administration imposed Section 232 duties on unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and their components. The proclamation authorised relief from those duties for companies bui...

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