IEEPA tariff timeline
Trump announces Section 122 tariff raised from 10% to 15%, effective immediately
President Trump posted on Truth Social announcing that, following the Supreme Court ruling, he is raising the Section 122 worldwide tariff from 10% to the maximum legally allowed rate of 15%, effective immediately. He stated that the administration will determine and issue new permissible tariff rates in the coming months.
This is just an announcement — CBP implementation guidance and a formal executive order have not yet been issued. Zonos will update this page as soon as enforcement guidance is available.
Trump signs a fact sheet and two executive orders overhauling U.S. tariff policy
President Trump signed a fact sheet and two executive orders on February 20, 2026, replacing the prior IEEPA-based tariff regime with a new framework:
Prior IEEPA tariffs terminated (Executive Order) — Additional ad valorem duties previously imposed under IEEPA are ended, including country-specific duties on China, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Russia, Cuba, Iran, and Venezuela, and the reciprocal tariffs. Section 232 and Section 301 tariffs are unaffected.
10% Section 122 import surcharge (White House Fact Sheet) — A temporary 150-day, 10% ad valorem duty on all imported articles, effective February 24, 2026 at 12:01 a.m. EST. Excluded categories include certain critical minerals, pharmaceuticals, electronics, passenger vehicles, aerospace products, and (at least for commercial shipments) USMCA-compliant goods from Canada and Mexico.
De minimis suspension continued (Executive Order) — The most consequential action for cross-border e-commerce. This EO explicitly continues the suspension of duty-free de minimis treatment for all shipments regardless of value, country of origin, or mode of transportation; continues the qualified party process; resets the duty rate for international postal shipments to the 10% Section 122 rate (replacing previous IEEPA-based rates); and confirms CBP has the systems in place to collect these duties. Effective February 24, 2026 at 12:01 a.m. EST.
Trump plans to sign 10% global tariff executive order — not yet in effect
Watch press briefingFollowing the Supreme Court ruling, President Trump stated he would sign an executive order imposing a 10% global tariff on all nations under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 — a separate legal authority that gives the president power to impose tariffs of up to 15% for up to 150 days and is unaffected by the Supreme Court ruling — on top of existing tariffs.
What this means for you right now: nothing has changed. The order has only been announced — it has not been signed, published in the Federal Register, or enforced. Until the executive order is signed and CBP issues guidance, no Section 122 tariffs apply at the border. Zonos will update this page as soon as the order is signed and enforcement guidance is available.
U.S. Supreme Court rules IEEPA-based tariffs unlawful
The U.S. Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling declaring tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) unlawful. The court found that IEEPA does not grant the president authority to impose tariffs.
CBP has not yet issued updated enforcement guidance — IEEPA tariff rates remain in effect at the border until further notice. Zonos is in close contact with CBP and will update this page as soon as enforcement guidance is issued.
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Last updated: February 21, 2026 — 8:59 AM MST
President Trump has signed executive orders terminating all IEEPA tariffs and replacing them with a 10% global import surcharge under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, effective February 24, 2026. Trump has since announced via Truth Social his intent to raise this to 15%, but no signed order has been published — the rate scheduled for February 24 remains 10% until a legal instrument is signed and CBP issues enforcement guidance.
CBP is in the process of issuing updated enforcement guidance. Shipments submitted now will still be assessed IEEPA tariff rates by CBP. Zonos will update our systems to reflect the new Section 122 tariff rates ahead of the February 24 effective date and will communicate any required action.
De minimis duty-free treatment remains suspended for all countries — no change there. Section 232 and Section 301 tariffs are also unaffected.
Verified accounts
Last updated: February 21, 2026 — 7:08 PM MST
President Trump has signed executive orders terminating all IEEPA tariffs and replacing them with a 10% global import surcharge under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, effective February 24, 2026. Trump has since announced via Truth Social his intent to raise this to 15%, but no signed order has been published — the rate scheduled for February 24 remains 10% until a legal instrument is signed and CBP issues enforcement guidance.
Invoicing is continuing. CBP has directed that duties continue to be collected while updated enforcement guidance is finalized. Zonos will update invoicing to reflect the new Section 122 tariff rates ahead of the February 24 effective date.
De minimis duty-free treatment remains suspended for all countries. Section 232 and Section 301 tariffs are unaffected.
Direct customers & ecommerce merchants
Last updated: February 21, 2026 — 8:59 AM MST
President Trump has signed executive orders terminating all IEEPA tariffs and replacing them with a 10% global import surcharge under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, effective February 24, 2026. Trump has since announced via Truth Social his intent to raise this to 15%, but no signed order has been published — the rate scheduled for February 24 remains 10% until a legal instrument is signed and CBP issues enforcement guidance.
No changes to your integration or workflow are required at this time. Zonos will update duty calculations ahead of the February 24 effective date and communicate any action needed before that date. Section 232, Section 301, and MFN rates remain in effect and are unaffected.
Postal operators
Last updated: February 21, 2026 — 8:59 AM MST
The administration has executed a deliberate swap — IEEPA tariffs are terminated and replaced with a 10% Section 122 surcharge effective February 24, 2026 at 12:01 a.m. EST. Trump has since announced via Truth Social his intent to raise this to 15%, but no signed order has been published — the rate scheduled for February 24 remains 10% until a legal instrument is signed and CBP issues enforcement guidance. For postal operators, the most consequential action is the de minimis executive order, which:
- Continues the suspension of duty-free de minimis treatment for all shipments, regardless of value, country of origin, or mode of transportation
- Continues the qualified party process for postal shipments
- Resets the duty rate for international postal shipments to the 10% Section 122 rate, replacing previous IEEPA-based rates
- Confirms CBP has the systems in place to collect these duties
We are waiting on CBP implementation guidance. Once received, Zonos systems will update automatically — no action is needed on your part. Your Partner Manager is available now if you have urgent questions.
Zonos will update duty calculations and notify you ahead of the February 24, 2026 Section 122 effective date. Check back here for the latest.
Zonos is focused on helping postal operators and shippers stay aligned as guidance evolves — especially during periods of legal and regulatory change.
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What is the Section 122 tariff and how is it different from IEEPA? Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 gives the president authority to impose tariffs of up to 15% for up to 150 days to address trade deficits or a dollar crisis. Unlike IEEPA, it was specifically designed to authorize tariffs, so the Supreme Court ruling does not affect it. President Trump signed an executive order on February 20, 2026, using Section 122 to impose a 10% global tariff effective February 24, 2026. Trump subsequently announced via Truth Social an intent to raise the rate to 15%, but as of this writing no signed order has been published — 15% is the maximum allowable rate under Section 122.
I don't know what IEEPA is — does this affect me? If you ship parcels to the U.S., duties on those shipments are changing. IEEPA tariffs have been terminated and a new 10% global import surcharge under Section 122 takes effect February 24, 2026. Trump has announced via Truth Social an intent to raise this to 15%, but no signed order has been published. De minimis duty-free treatment remains suspended. Zonos will communicate what this means for your workflow ahead of the effective date.
Are IEEPA duties gone for all U.S.-bound shipments? Yes — IEEPA tariffs were struck down by the Supreme Court and formally terminated by executive order. CBP implementation guidance is pending — shipments submitted now may still be assessed IEEPA tariff rates by CBP until guidance is received. However, a new 10% global surcharge under Section 122 takes effect February 24, 2026 at 12:01 a.m. EST. Section 232, Section 301, and MFN duties are unaffected and remain in effect.
What about commercial shipments — do they still have duties? Yes. MFN (most-favored-nation) rates, Section 232 tariffs, and Section 301 tariffs all remain in effect. The new 10% Section 122 surcharge will also apply to most commercial imports starting February 24, 2026, with certain exemptions (USMCA-compliant goods, critical minerals, pharmaceuticals, electronics, agricultural products, and more).
Will I receive my invoices as usual? Invoicing was briefly delayed while we waited for CBP guidance, but has since resumed. Zonos will notify you before any changes to invoice calculations take effect ahead of the February 24 Section 122 effective date.
Do I need to change my integration or workflow? No immediate technical action is required. Zonos will update systems ahead of the February 24 effective date and will communicate clearly if any action is needed on your end.
Why might duty still show up after the ruling? IEEPA tariffs have been terminated, but CBP is still issuing implementation guidance — there may be a short transition period. Additionally, the new 10% Section 122 surcharge takes effect February 24, 2026, so most shipments will still be subject to duties going forward.
We recommend bookmarking this page and checking back for updates as additional guidance becomes available.
IEEPA tariffs struck down, new 10% replacement: what you need to know
The Supreme Court struck down IEEPA-based tariffs, and the administration responded with a deliberate swap — replacing IEEPA authority with Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, while a separate executive order preserves the de minimis suspension under its own independent authority. This page explains what it means for your shipments, your invoices, and your workflows.
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Status at a glance
Last updated February 21, 2026 — 8:59 AM MST
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What happened
The Supreme Court struck down IEEPA tariffs. The administration responded with a deliberate swap — terminating IEEPA duties via executive order and replacing them with a 10% Section 122 surcharge effective February 24. President Trump has since announced he is raising that rate to 15%, effective immediately. CBP implementation guidance is pending.
What it means right now
IEEPA tariffs are terminated. A Section 122 surcharge applies starting February 24, 2026 — Trump has announced the rate will be 15% (up from the originally signed 10%), pending formal CBP guidance. Zonos systems will update automatically once enforcement guidance is received.
What to know right now