Current U.S. tariff landscape for South Korea in the Construction Machinery & Heavy Transportation Equipment sector as of October 6, 2025.
$197.1 billion. The U.S. imported $131.6 billion in goods from South Korea during this period.Prior to the 2025 tariff changes, under the U.S.-South Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS), most construction machinery and heavy transportation equipment from South Korea entered the U.S. duty-free.
15% tariff is now applied to many South Korean goods, including construction machinery and heavy transportation equipment. Additionally, steel and aluminum products are subject to a 50% tariff under Section 232, which can impact machinery with high metal content.South Korea was initially targeted with a 25% reciprocal tariff. However, following negotiations, this rate was reduced to 15%. This tariff is in addition to the pre-existing Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum, which have been increased to 50% and now explicitly include certain derivative products like construction machinery. The current tariff structure creates a complex and costly environment for South Korean manufacturers exporting to the U.S.
Current U.S. tariff landscape for the United Kingdom in the Construction Machinery & Heavy Transportation Equipment sector as of October 6, 2025.
£1.5 billion in 2023. By the first half of 2025, shipments were down approximately 40% in value compared to the same period in 2024.Before the 2025 tariff changes, most construction machinery and heavy equipment from the UK entered the U.S. with low or zero tariffs.
10% baseline tariff applies to most UK goods. Additionally, a 25% tariff is levied on the steel and aluminum content of finished goods, including construction machinery.The UK is subject to the 10% baseline reciprocal tariff. More impactful for the heavy equipment industry is the extension of Section 232 tariffs, which imposes a 25% duty on the steel and aluminum content of machinery. This has created significant concern for UK manufacturers, with major exporters facing the risk of substantial additional costs, potentially running into hundreds of millions of pounds annually.
Current U.S. tariff landscape for Brazil in the Construction Machinery & Heavy Transportation Equipment sector as of October 6, 2025.
$40.9 billion.Prior to 2025, tariffs on Brazilian construction machinery varied by product but were generally low.
10% baseline tariff, plus an additional 40% tariff, bringing the total to 50% on many goods. However, certain products, including some machinery, may be exempt from the additional 40% tariff.Brazil is subject to a cumulative tariff of 50% on many of its exports to the U.S. This is a combination of the 10% baseline reciprocal tariff and an additional 40% tariff implemented by an Executive Order on July 30, 2025. While there are exemptions for certain goods, including some machinery parts, the high tariff rate poses a significant challenge for Brazilian manufacturers of heavy equipment.
Current U.S. tariff landscape for Australia in the Construction Machinery & Heavy Transportation Equipment sector as of October 6, 2025.
$89.6 billion in 2024, with U.S. goods imports from Australia at $16.7 billion. U.S. exports of excavation machinery to Australia were $290 million in 2024.Under the U.S.-Australia Free Trade Agreement (AUSFTA), the majority of construction and heavy equipment from Australia entered the U.S. duty-free.
10% baseline tariff is applied to most goods imported from Australia. Additionally, pre-existing Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum remain, with some reports indicating a 50% tariff on these products, which can affect machinery.Despite the existing free trade agreement, Australia is now subject to the 10% baseline reciprocal tariff on most of its exports to the U.S.. For the heavy equipment industry, the continued application of Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum at a high rate is a significant factor, increasing the cost of machinery with substantial metal content. The new tariff regime marks a notable shift from the previously tariff-free trade for most industrial goods.
Current U.S. tariff landscape for the Netherlands in the Construction Machinery & Heavy Transportation Equipment sector as of October 6, 2025.
$125.9 billion.As a member of the European Union, most construction machinery from the Netherlands entered the U.S. with low or zero tariffs.
15% tariff is applied to most EU goods, including those from the Netherlands. Additionally, Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum can add a 50% duty on the value of a machine's steel content.The Netherlands, as part of the EU, is subject to a 15% reciprocal tariff, a reduction from the initially proposed 20%. The European construction equipment industry has expressed significant concern over the expanded Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum, which add a substantial cost layer to machinery exports to the U.S.. These measures have increased trade tensions and created a more challenging market for Dutch and other EU-based manufacturers.
Current U.S. tariff landscape for France in the Construction Machinery & Heavy Transportation Equipment sector as of October 6, 2025.
$1.09 million in 2024. Total U.S. goods imports from France through April 2025 were over $22 billion.As an EU member, most French construction and heavy equipment entered the U.S. with low or zero duties.
15% tariff is applied to most goods from France. Furthermore, Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum can add a 50% duty on the value of a machine's steel content.France is subject to the same tariff regime as other EU members, which includes a 15% reciprocal tariff. The expansion of Section 232 tariffs to include construction machinery has been a major point of contention for the European construction equipment industry, including French manufacturers. These tariffs significantly raise the cost of exporting heavy machinery to the U.S. market.
Current U.S. tariff landscape for Belgium in the Construction Machinery & Heavy Transportation Equipment sector as of October 6, 2025.
$70 billion in 2024.As a member of the EU, most Belgian heavy equipment entered the U.S. with low or zero tariffs.
15% tariff is applied to most goods from Belgium. Additionally, Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum can add a 50% duty on the value of a machine's steel content.Belgium, along with other EU nations, faces a 15% reciprocal tariff on its exports to the U.S., a result of a trade framework agreed upon in mid-2025. The expanded Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum content in machinery are also a major factor for Belgian manufacturers of construction and heavy transportation equipment, significantly increasing the cost of trade.
Current U.S. tariff landscape for Chile in the Construction Machinery & Heavy Transportation Equipment sector as of October 6, 2025.
$376 million in 2024. Total U.S. exports to Chile were $18.17 billion in 2024.Under the U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement, nearly all construction and heavy equipment from Chile entered the U.S. duty-free.
10% baseline tariff is applied to most goods from Chile.Chile is subject to the 10% baseline reciprocal tariff on its exports to the U.S., which is applied over the 0% tariff established in the existing Free Trade Agreement. While some strategic products like refined copper are exempt, most other goods, including likely some construction machinery, are subject to this new tariff. Negotiations between Chile and the U.S. to reach a new trade deal were reported to be in their final phase in August 2025.
Current U.S. tariff landscape for India in the Construction Machinery & Heavy Transportation Equipment sector as of October 6, 2025.
$150 billion in 2024.Prior to 2025, India's exports of construction machinery to the U.S. were subject to standard Most-Favored-Nation (MFN) tariff rates.
50% is applied to most goods from India, which is a combination of a 25% reciprocal tariff and an additional 25% tariff.India is facing one of the highest tariff rates, with a cumulative 50% duty on most of its exports to the U.S.. This is composed of a 25% reciprocal tariff that became effective on August 7, 2025, and an additional 25% tariff that took effect on August 27, 2025. The U.S. administration cited India's continued purchase of Russian oil as a reason for the secondary tariff.
Current U.S. tariff landscape for Singapore in the Construction Machinery & Heavy Transportation Equipment sector as of October 6, 2025.
$90 billion in 2024.Under the U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement, nearly all goods, including construction equipment, were traded duty-free.
10% baseline tariff applies to goods from Singapore.Singapore is subject to a 10% baseline reciprocal tariff on its exports to the U.S.. While this is the lowest tier of the new tariff structure, it represents a significant change from the previous duty-free trade relationship. There have been concerns that this rate could be increased, though as of August 2025, Singapore remains on the baseline 10% list.
Current U.S. tariff landscape for Italy in the Construction Machinery & Heavy Transportation Equipment sector as of October 6, 2025.
$100 billion in 2024.As an EU member, most Italian heavy machinery entered the U.S. with low or zero tariffs.
15% tariff is applied to most goods from Italy. Additionally, Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum can add a 50% duty on the value of a machine's steel content.Italy is subject to the 15% reciprocal tariff that applies to all European Union members, following a framework agreement reached with the U.S. in mid-2025. The expanded Section 232 tariffs on the steel and aluminum content of construction machinery also significantly impact Italian manufacturers, adding to the cost of exporting to the American market.
Current U.S. tariff landscape for Taiwan in the Construction Machinery & Heavy Transportation Equipment sector as of October 6, 2025.
$5.8 billion, a 6.1% increase from 2023. Total bilateral goods trade between the U.S. and Taiwan was $158.8 billion in 2024.Prior to 2025, tariffs on Taiwanese machinery varied but were generally low.
32% reciprocal tariff was announced for goods from Taiwan. There were subsequent reports of a temporary reduction to 10% to allow for negotiations, but the higher rate remains a significant concern.Taiwan was targeted with a 32% reciprocal tariff in April 2025, which was met with strong criticism from the Taiwanese government as being unfair and unreasonable. While there was a temporary suspension of the higher rate to facilitate trade talks, the tariff situation remains a major issue for Taiwanese exporters, particularly in the machinery and electronics sectors. The high tariff rate significantly impacts the competitiveness of Taiwanese heavy equipment in the U.S. market.
Current U.S. tariff landscape for Saudi Arabia in the Construction Machinery & Heavy Transportation Equipment sector as of October 6, 2025.
$352 million in 2024. Total U.S. goods trade with Saudi Arabia was approximately $45 billion in 2024.Tariffs on construction equipment from Saudi Arabia varied by product but were generally subject to standard MFN rates.
10% baseline tariff is applied to most goods from Saudi Arabia.Saudi Arabia is subject to the 10% baseline reciprocal tariff on its exports to the U.S.. While not as high as the specific reciprocal tariffs imposed on some other countries, this still represents a significant new cost for Saudi Arabian exporters of any construction machinery or heavy transportation equipment to the U.S. The construction market in Saudi Arabia is also expected to see cost increases due to the broader global impact of the U.S. tariffs on supply chains.
Current U.S. tariff landscape for Ireland in the Construction Machinery & Heavy Transportation Equipment sector as of October 6, 2025.
$80 billion in 2024.As an EU member, most Irish heavy machinery entered the U.S. with low or zero tariffs.
15% tariff is applied to most goods from Ireland. In addition, Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum can add a 50% duty on the value of a machine's steel content.Ireland is subject to the 15% reciprocal tariff that applies to all European Union members, as part of a trade framework agreement with the U.S.. The expanded Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum are also a significant concern for Irish manufacturers of construction machinery, increasing the cost of exporting to the U.S. The new tariff regime has introduced considerable uncertainty and cost pressures for the Irish construction sector's supply chain.
Current U.S. tariff landscape for Sweden in the Construction Machinery & Heavy Transportation Equipment sector as of October 6, 2025.
$30 billion in 2024.As an EU member, most Swedish heavy machinery entered the U.S. with low or zero tariffs.
15% tariff is applied to most goods from Sweden. Furthermore, Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum can add a 50% duty on the value of a machine's steel content.Sweden is subject to the same 15% reciprocal tariff as other EU members, a result of a trade framework agreed upon in mid-2025. The expansion of Section 232 tariffs to include construction machinery is a significant issue for Sweden's prominent heavy equipment manufacturing industry, adding a substantial cost to exports destined for the U.S. market.
Current U.S. tariff landscape for South Korea in the Construction Machinery & Heavy Transportation Equipment sector as of October 6, 2025.
$197.1 billion. The U.S. imported $131.6 billion in goods from South Korea during this period.Prior to the 2025 tariff changes, under the U.S.-South Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS), most construction machinery and heavy transportation equipment from South Korea entered the U.S. duty-free.
15% tariff is now applied to many South Korean goods, including construction machinery and heavy transportation equipment. Additionally, steel and aluminum products are subject to a 50% tariff under Section 232, which can impact machinery with high metal content.South Korea was initially targeted with a 25% reciprocal tariff. However, following negotiations, this rate was reduced to 15%. This tariff is in addition to the pre-existing Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum, which have been increased to 50% and now explicitly include certain derivative products like construction machinery. The current tariff structure creates a complex and costly environment for South Korean manufacturers exporting to the U.S.
Current U.S. tariff landscape for the United Kingdom in the Construction Machinery & Heavy Transportation Equipment sector as of October 6, 2025.
£1.5 billion in 2023. By the first half of 2025, shipments were down approximately 40% in value compared to the same period in 2024.Before the 2025 tariff changes, most construction machinery and heavy equipment from the UK entered the U.S. with low or zero tariffs.
10% baseline tariff applies to most UK goods. Additionally, a 25% tariff is levied on the steel and aluminum content of finished goods, including construction machinery.The UK is subject to the 10% baseline reciprocal tariff. More impactful for the heavy equipment industry is the extension of Section 232 tariffs, which imposes a 25% duty on the steel and aluminum content of machinery. This has created significant concern for UK manufacturers, with major exporters facing the risk of substantial additional costs, potentially running into hundreds of millions of pounds annually.
Current U.S. tariff landscape for Brazil in the Construction Machinery & Heavy Transportation Equipment sector as of October 6, 2025.
$40.9 billion.Prior to 2025, tariffs on Brazilian construction machinery varied by product but were generally low.
10% baseline tariff, plus an additional 40% tariff, bringing the total to 50% on many goods. However, certain products, including some machinery, may be exempt from the additional 40% tariff.Brazil is subject to a cumulative tariff of 50% on many of its exports to the U.S. This is a combination of the 10% baseline reciprocal tariff and an additional 40% tariff implemented by an Executive Order on July 30, 2025. While there are exemptions for certain goods, including some machinery parts, the high tariff rate poses a significant challenge for Brazilian manufacturers of heavy equipment.
Current U.S. tariff landscape for Australia in the Construction Machinery & Heavy Transportation Equipment sector as of October 6, 2025.
$89.6 billion in 2024, with U.S. goods imports from Australia at $16.7 billion. U.S. exports of excavation machinery to Australia were $290 million in 2024.Under the U.S.-Australia Free Trade Agreement (AUSFTA), the majority of construction and heavy equipment from Australia entered the U.S. duty-free.
10% baseline tariff is applied to most goods imported from Australia. Additionally, pre-existing Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum remain, with some reports indicating a 50% tariff on these products, which can affect machinery.Despite the existing free trade agreement, Australia is now subject to the 10% baseline reciprocal tariff on most of its exports to the U.S.. For the heavy equipment industry, the continued application of Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum at a high rate is a significant factor, increasing the cost of machinery with substantial metal content. The new tariff regime marks a notable shift from the previously tariff-free trade for most industrial goods.
Current U.S. tariff landscape for the Netherlands in the Construction Machinery & Heavy Transportation Equipment sector as of October 6, 2025.
$125.9 billion.As a member of the European Union, most construction machinery from the Netherlands entered the U.S. with low or zero tariffs.
15% tariff is applied to most EU goods, including those from the Netherlands. Additionally, Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum can add a 50% duty on the value of a machine's steel content.The Netherlands, as part of the EU, is subject to a 15% reciprocal tariff, a reduction from the initially proposed 20%. The European construction equipment industry has expressed significant concern over the expanded Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum, which add a substantial cost layer to machinery exports to the U.S.. These measures have increased trade tensions and created a more challenging market for Dutch and other EU-based manufacturers.
Current U.S. tariff landscape for France in the Construction Machinery & Heavy Transportation Equipment sector as of October 6, 2025.
$1.09 million in 2024. Total U.S. goods imports from France through April 2025 were over $22 billion.As an EU member, most French construction and heavy equipment entered the U.S. with low or zero duties.
15% tariff is applied to most goods from France. Furthermore, Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum can add a 50% duty on the value of a machine's steel content.France is subject to the same tariff regime as other EU members, which includes a 15% reciprocal tariff. The expansion of Section 232 tariffs to include construction machinery has been a major point of contention for the European construction equipment industry, including French manufacturers. These tariffs significantly raise the cost of exporting heavy machinery to the U.S. market.
Current U.S. tariff landscape for Belgium in the Construction Machinery & Heavy Transportation Equipment sector as of October 6, 2025.
$70 billion in 2024.As a member of the EU, most Belgian heavy equipment entered the U.S. with low or zero tariffs.
15% tariff is applied to most goods from Belgium. Additionally, Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum can add a 50% duty on the value of a machine's steel content.Belgium, along with other EU nations, faces a 15% reciprocal tariff on its exports to the U.S., a result of a trade framework agreed upon in mid-2025. The expanded Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum content in machinery are also a major factor for Belgian manufacturers of construction and heavy transportation equipment, significantly increasing the cost of trade.
Current U.S. tariff landscape for Chile in the Construction Machinery & Heavy Transportation Equipment sector as of October 6, 2025.
$376 million in 2024. Total U.S. exports to Chile were $18.17 billion in 2024.Under the U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement, nearly all construction and heavy equipment from Chile entered the U.S. duty-free.
10% baseline tariff is applied to most goods from Chile.Chile is subject to the 10% baseline reciprocal tariff on its exports to the U.S., which is applied over the 0% tariff established in the existing Free Trade Agreement. While some strategic products like refined copper are exempt, most other goods, including likely some construction machinery, are subject to this new tariff. Negotiations between Chile and the U.S. to reach a new trade deal were reported to be in their final phase in August 2025.
Current U.S. tariff landscape for India in the Construction Machinery & Heavy Transportation Equipment sector as of October 6, 2025.
$150 billion in 2024.Prior to 2025, India's exports of construction machinery to the U.S. were subject to standard Most-Favored-Nation (MFN) tariff rates.
50% is applied to most goods from India, which is a combination of a 25% reciprocal tariff and an additional 25% tariff.India is facing one of the highest tariff rates, with a cumulative 50% duty on most of its exports to the U.S.. This is composed of a 25% reciprocal tariff that became effective on August 7, 2025, and an additional 25% tariff that took effect on August 27, 2025. The U.S. administration cited India's continued purchase of Russian oil as a reason for the secondary tariff.
Current U.S. tariff landscape for Singapore in the Construction Machinery & Heavy Transportation Equipment sector as of October 6, 2025.
$90 billion in 2024.Under the U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement, nearly all goods, including construction equipment, were traded duty-free.
10% baseline tariff applies to goods from Singapore.Singapore is subject to a 10% baseline reciprocal tariff on its exports to the U.S.. While this is the lowest tier of the new tariff structure, it represents a significant change from the previous duty-free trade relationship. There have been concerns that this rate could be increased, though as of August 2025, Singapore remains on the baseline 10% list.
Current U.S. tariff landscape for Italy in the Construction Machinery & Heavy Transportation Equipment sector as of October 6, 2025.
$100 billion in 2024.As an EU member, most Italian heavy machinery entered the U.S. with low or zero tariffs.
15% tariff is applied to most goods from Italy. Additionally, Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum can add a 50% duty on the value of a machine's steel content.Italy is subject to the 15% reciprocal tariff that applies to all European Union members, following a framework agreement reached with the U.S. in mid-2025. The expanded Section 232 tariffs on the steel and aluminum content of construction machinery also significantly impact Italian manufacturers, adding to the cost of exporting to the American market.
Current U.S. tariff landscape for Taiwan in the Construction Machinery & Heavy Transportation Equipment sector as of October 6, 2025.
$5.8 billion, a 6.1% increase from 2023. Total bilateral goods trade between the U.S. and Taiwan was $158.8 billion in 2024.Prior to 2025, tariffs on Taiwanese machinery varied but were generally low.
32% reciprocal tariff was announced for goods from Taiwan. There were subsequent reports of a temporary reduction to 10% to allow for negotiations, but the higher rate remains a significant concern.Taiwan was targeted with a 32% reciprocal tariff in April 2025, which was met with strong criticism from the Taiwanese government as being unfair and unreasonable. While there was a temporary suspension of the higher rate to facilitate trade talks, the tariff situation remains a major issue for Taiwanese exporters, particularly in the machinery and electronics sectors. The high tariff rate significantly impacts the competitiveness of Taiwanese heavy equipment in the U.S. market.
Current U.S. tariff landscape for Saudi Arabia in the Construction Machinery & Heavy Transportation Equipment sector as of October 6, 2025.
$352 million in 2024. Total U.S. goods trade with Saudi Arabia was approximately $45 billion in 2024.Tariffs on construction equipment from Saudi Arabia varied by product but were generally subject to standard MFN rates.
10% baseline tariff is applied to most goods from Saudi Arabia.Saudi Arabia is subject to the 10% baseline reciprocal tariff on its exports to the U.S.. While not as high as the specific reciprocal tariffs imposed on some other countries, this still represents a significant new cost for Saudi Arabian exporters of any construction machinery or heavy transportation equipment to the U.S. The construction market in Saudi Arabia is also expected to see cost increases due to the broader global impact of the U.S. tariffs on supply chains.
Current U.S. tariff landscape for Ireland in the Construction Machinery & Heavy Transportation Equipment sector as of October 6, 2025.
$80 billion in 2024.As an EU member, most Irish heavy machinery entered the U.S. with low or zero tariffs.
15% tariff is applied to most goods from Ireland. In addition, Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum can add a 50% duty on the value of a machine's steel content.Ireland is subject to the 15% reciprocal tariff that applies to all European Union members, as part of a trade framework agreement with the U.S.. The expanded Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum are also a significant concern for Irish manufacturers of construction machinery, increasing the cost of exporting to the U.S. The new tariff regime has introduced considerable uncertainty and cost pressures for the Irish construction sector's supply chain.
Current U.S. tariff landscape for Sweden in the Construction Machinery & Heavy Transportation Equipment sector as of October 6, 2025.
$30 billion in 2024.As an EU member, most Swedish heavy machinery entered the U.S. with low or zero tariffs.
15% tariff is applied to most goods from Sweden. Furthermore, Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum can add a 50% duty on the value of a machine's steel content.Sweden is subject to the same 15% reciprocal tariff as other EU members, a result of a trade framework agreed upon in mid-2025. The expansion of Section 232 tariffs to include construction machinery is a significant issue for Sweden's prominent heavy equipment manufacturing industry, adding a substantial cost to exports destined for the U.S. market.