Import Duties from Germany to United States
United States import duty rates for goods originating in Germany. No bilateral FTA — MFN (Most Favoured Nation) rates apply.
FTA Status
None
Duty basis
FOB
Sales Tax (state-level)
0%
Tariff system
HTS (Harmonized Tariff Schedule)
No Bilateral FTA
United States applies MFN (Most Favoured Nation) tariff rates to goods from Germany. No preferential trade agreement is currently in force between these two markets.
Germany → United States Trade Highlights
- →No EU-US FTA — MFN rates apply (TTIP negotiations abandoned)
- →EU goods face standard HTS tariff rates — 2.5% on cars, 0% on electronics
- →Section 232 tariffs on steel (25%) and aluminium (10%) apply to EU origin
- →Germany is the largest EU economy and top EU exporter to the US
- →Major trade in vehicles, machinery, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals
Key Products: Germany → United States
United States MFN rates · FOB basis · click for full breakdown
| Product | HS Code | MFN Duty | FTA Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger Cars | 8703 | 2.5% | CUSMA/KORUS: 0% | Details → |
| Automotive Parts & Components | 8708 | 2.5% | CUSMA: 0% | Details → |
| Steel Flat Products | 7208–7211 | 0–3% + 25% | — | Details → |
| Cosmetics & Skincare | 3304 | 0–4.9% | — | Details → |
| Food Supplements & Vitamins | 2106 / 3004 | 0–6.4% | — | Details → |
All United States Duty Rates
| Smartphones & Mobile Phones | 8517.12 | Free | Details → |
| Used & Second-Hand Cars | 8703 | 2.5% | Details → |
| Trucks & Commercial Vehicles | 8704 | 25% (light) / 4% (heavy) | Details → |
| Perfume & Fragrances | 3303.00 | 3.4% | Details → |
| Clothing & Apparel | 61 / 62 | 0–32% | Details → |
| Aluminium Profiles & Windows | 7610 | 3–5% | Details → |
| Tyres & Pneumatic Tyres | 4011 | 4% | Details → |
| Laptops & Computers | 8471 | Free | Details → |
| Solar Panels & PV Modules | 8541.40 | 14.78–238.95% | Details → |
| Furniture | 9403 | 0% | Details → |
| Footwear & Shoes | 6402–6405 | 9–37.5% | Details → |
| Motorcycles & Scooters | 8711 | 2.4% | Details → |
| Fabrics & Technical Textiles | 5208 / 5512 | 5–25% | Details → |
| Jewellery & Precious Metals | 7113 / 7114 | 5.5% | Details → |
| Electronic Components | 8534 / 8542 | Free | Details → |
How Import Duty Is Calculated
FOB value
Product transaction value at the port of export
Import duty (tariff rate)
MFN rate applies — no preferential rate available for Germany origin
Sales Tax (state-level) (0%)
Charged on FOB value + duty. Collected at customs clearance.
Use our Import Duty Calculator or Landed Cost Calculator for a full cost breakdown.
Calculate your exact cost
Enter your product, value, and shipping cost for a full landed cost estimate.
Landed Cost Calculator →Germany → Other Markets
Other Origins → United States