# Section 301 investigation

Type: Company

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## Timeline

- **2026-07-22**: Tariffs Take Effect — 25% tariff applies to most Brazilian imports not exempted.
- **2026-07-16**: Tariff Announcement — USTR formally announces the tariff order effective July 22, with full exemption details.
- **2026-07-15**: Exemptions Expanded — Organic honey, pig iron, and unflavored instant coffee added to exemption list.
- **2026-07**: Forced-Labor Decision Due — A separate investigation may add a 12.5% duty, potentially bringing total to 37.5%.
- **2026-06**: Tariff Proposal — U.S. officials first propose a 25% tariff on Brazilian imports.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### 25% Brazil Tariff Hits Supply Chains: Exemptions Buffer Shock for Logistics
2026-07-19 17:42:43 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 13

The U.S. 25% tariff on Brazilian imports, effective July 22, threatens supply chain stability but includes key exemptions for beef, coffee, energy, and aerospace. Logistics providers face a tight timeline to adjust, with an additional 12.5% forced-labor duty looming. Companies must reassess sourcing and customs strategies immediately.
Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/us-25-tariff-brazil-supply-chain-exemptions

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