The US President Donald Trump exempted civil aircraft their engines and spare parts from the new 10 percent tariff rate that applied to all imports into the country.
The new rate replaced earlier more differentiated and generally higher tariffs that the Supreme Court struck down.
Most aircraft and parts received exemption from the previous tariffs but Embraer products did not. The current framework levelled the playing field for all original equipment manufacturers. All OEMs now received exemption regardless of country of origin.
A 10pc global import surcharge was implemented under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, effective as of 24 February 2026. While President Trump suggested raising this to 15pc, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) confirmed the current rate remains at 10pc.
Broad Aerospace Exemptions: The administration confirmed that civil aircraft, engines, components, and flight simulators are officially exempt from these new duties. This mirrors previous exemptions but now also includes products from manufacturers like Embraer, which previously faced certain levies.
The new 10pc rate replaces earlier, broader tariffs that were recently struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court. The current Section 122 tariffs are limited to a period of 150 days (expiring in July 2026) unless extended by Congress.
In addition to aerospace, the White House has exempted other categories such as passenger vehicles, certain electronics, pharmaceuticals, and critical minerals.
