The US has announced that it will impose an additional 10% tariff on top of existing US duties, fees and taxes on imports from the UK. This came into effect on 5 April at 00:01 EST.
These additional tariffs do not apply to US imports of:
- steel and aluminium articles and automobiles/automobile parts, which are subject to separate additional 25% tariffs
- copper, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors and lumber
- energy, energy products and other minerals not available in the US
US tariff changes updated
Check new taxes on imports to the US using the Check duties and customs procedures for exporting goods service on GOV.UK.
US Tariffs: Practical impacts and explanations
Join the UK Export Academy webinar on 28 April, where you can learn about how to navigate the new rules and what they mean for how you do business.
Request for input
Businesses can share their views on potential UK measures responding to the new US tariffs. Find further information and how to respond before 11:59 BST on 1 May on GOV.UK.
Press release: UK seeks business views on response to US tariffs
Information from The White House
The modified White House Executive Order includes lists on goods that are exempt from tariffs and further information regarding implementation and goods already in transit.
Further updates will be added to this page.
General information on exporting from the UK to the US is available on the US Market Guide.