Adjusting Imports of Semiconductors, Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment, and Their Derivative Products Into the United States

This proclamation finds, based on a section 232 investigation by the Secretary of Commerce, that imports of semiconductors, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, and their derivative products threaten to impair U.S. national security. It imposes a 25 percent ad valorem tariff on certain advanced computing chips and derivative products ("Covered Products") effective January 15, 2026, exempting imports for uses including U.S. data centers, repairs, research and development, startups, and public sector applications. It also directs the Secretary of Commerce and the United States Trade Representative to pursue negotiations with foreign jurisdictions and update the President within 90 days, and requires the Secretary to provide a market update by July 1, 2026.

Importers of Covered Products to Pay a 25 percent ad valorem duty on imports of Covered Products entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, unless the import qualifies for an exempted use; no drawback is available for these duties (Effective 12:01 a.m. eastern standard time on January 15, 2026, and continuing until reduced, modified, or terminated). Parties admitting Covered Products into U.S. foreign trade zones to Admit any Covered Product subject to the duty (except those eligible for domestic status under 19 CFR 146.43) into a United States foreign trade zone as "privileged foreign status" under 19 CFR 146.41, subject upon entry for consumption to applicable ad valorem duty rates (On or after the effective date of the proclamation).

No known legal challenges.