What did the original proclamation say?
The February 20, 2026 proclamation announced a temporary 10% surcharge under Section 122, effective February 24, for a stated 150-day period through 12:01 a.m. EDT on July 24, 2026, unless changed or extended. It also described exceptions for certain goods. The original announcement is historical; later legal or policy changes must be checked separately.
How to assess an entry
- Identify the entry date, product classification and origin.
- Check the applicable HTS revision, Chapter 99 notes, and any later legal or customs notices for that date.
- Assess exceptions and other measures separately with a licensed customs broker; the end or change of one measure does not automatically remove other duties.
Can it be added to every other tariff?
No blanket stacking rule is safe. The original proclamation included a rule for goods also subject to Section 232: the Section 122 surcharge did not apply in addition to Section 232 on the same covered portion, and it described treatment for partially covered articles. Determine the relevant product scope and allocation under the applicable text instead of automatically adding both percentages to the full value.
What should be kept with a historical calculation?
Record the entry date, HTS revision, product description, origin, customs value, the provisions applied and any exception evidence. For an older entry, use the legal provisions applicable to that entry date rather than substituting a present-day rate or assuming the original announcement was never amended.
Official sources
- Official USITC tariff schedule — check the current schedule, chapter notes, and applicable Chapter 99 provisions.
- White House: February 2026 temporary import surcharge proclamation
This guide is general information, not a duty determination. Confirm classification, origin, applicable measures, and the entry date with a licensed customs broker.