The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative announced on June 1, 2026, that it is proposing a 25% Section 301 tariff on imports from Brazil following an investigation into the country’s trade practices. The proposed tariff would apply to most Brazilian goods entering the United States, with exceptions for products already subject to Section 232 tariffs and over 1,600 HTS classifications listed in the Annex to the Federal Register notice.
The proposed exemptions include certain raw materials that could face domestic supply shortages if subjected to additional duties, products that could cause broader economic disruptions, goods that cannot be produced in sufficient quantities in the United States or sourced from alternative suppliers, and articles for which additional tariffs are not expected to meaningfully address the practices identified in the investigation.
The investigation, initiated on July 15, 2025, at the direction of President Trump, examined Brazil’s policies and practices related to digital trade and electronic payment services, preferential tariff treatment for certain trading partners, ethanol market access, anti-corruption enforcement, intellectual property protection, and illegal deforestation.
Many of Brazil’s largest exports to the United States, including petroleum and coal products, coffee, spices, beef, orange juice, nuts, chemical wood pulp, and aircraft and aircraft parts, are excluded from the proposed action. Major export categories such as iron and steel products and certain heavy construction equipment are already subject to Section 232 tariffs and therefore would not be affected by the proposed Section 301 duties.
The USTR is seeking public comments on the proposal. Requests to appear at the public hearing, along with summaries of testimony, must be submitted by June 22, 2026. Written comments are due by July 1, 2026, and a public hearing is scheduled for July 6, 2026.
Additional details are available in the Federal Register notice: 2026 Brazil Section 301 Actionability and Proposed Action