US Tariff Reference Guide for Apparel Retailers
Last Updated: August 4, 2025
The trade war moves fast. This page doesn’t. We’ll update as fast as we can, but tariff rates change a lot faster than fashion trends these days.
The Universal Pain Points
Anti-Transshipment Penalty: 40% extra if you try to be clever and route goods through other countries to dodge tariffs. They’re watching.
De Minimis Death Date: August 29, 2025. After this, every single package—no matter how small—gets the full tariff treatment. Even your $20 sample order.
Sectoral Tariffs That Stack:
- Steel & Aluminum: 50% (on top of country rates)
- Copper: 50% (goodbye cheap zippers)
- Automotive/Auto Parts: 25% (more than you think—it includes hardware, fasteners, technical fabrics and manufacturing equipment)
The Fine Print (So We Don't Get Sued)
We’re logistics experts, not lawyers or fortune tellers. This information is for reference only—don’t bet your business on it without checking official sources first.
Quiet Platforms makes zero promises about this data being perfect, complete, or current. Tariff rates change daily, sometimes hourly. Double-check before you make any big moves.
If you lose money because you relied on this chart instead of doing your homework, that’s on you, not us.
Now that the lawyers are happy, let’s get to the good stuff.
Current US Tariffs By Country
| Country | Today's Rate | August 7th Rate | Deal Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | 10% | 35% | No deal | Your basic tee just got expensive |
| Brazil | 10% | 50% | No deal | Leather goods taking a beating |
| Cambodia | 10% | 19% | No deal | Not terrible, considering |
| Canada | 35%* | 35%* | Stalled | *USMCA goods still safe |
| China | 30% | 30% | Temporary cease-fire | Truce expires August 12th |
| European Union | 15% | 15% | Deal done | All 27 countries, one rate |
| Hong Kong | 30% | 30% | China's shadow | Same rules apply |
| India | 10% | 26% | No deal | Cotton country getting pricier |
| Indonesia | 19% | 19% | Deal signed | Already locked in |
| Japan | 15% | 15% | Deal signed | Tech accessories stable |
| Malaysia | 10% | 19% | No deal | Doubling up in 3 days |
| Mexico | 10%* | 30%* | Stalled | *USMCA is your friend |
| Myanmar | 10% | 40% | No deal | Limited relevance anyway |
| Pakistan | 10% | 29% | No deal | Cotton costs climbing |
| Philippines | 19% | 19% | Deal signed | Rate locked |
| Singapore | 10% | 10% | No deal | Trade surplus = mercy |
| South Korea | 10% | 25% | No deal | Electronics and accessories hit |
| Sri Lanka | 10% | 44% | No deal | Ouch. Major apparel supplier |
| Taiwan | 10% | 32% | No deal | Tech components getting expensive |
| Thailand | 10% | 19% | No deal | Nearly doubling |
| Turkey | 10% | 10% | No deal | Textiles stay steady |
| United Kingdom | 10% | 10% | Deal signed | Brexit bonus |
| Vietnam | 20% | 20% | Deal signed | Settled and stable |
Key Dates
- August 7, 2025: Most country-specific tariffs take effect.
- August 12, 2025: China trade truce expires.
- August 29, 2025: Complete elimination of de minimis exemption for all countries.
- October 5, 2025: Deadline for goods shipped before August 7th to clear customs at previous rates.
Bottom Line
The landscape changes daily. This chart gives you the lay of the land, but don’t make million-dollar decisions based on a blog post.
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