Section 232 Tariffs of Up to 100% Imposed on Drones and UAS Components

President Trump signed a proclamation on August 13, 2026 imposing tiered Section 232 tariffs on unmanned aircraft systems (UAS/drones) and their components, citing national security risk from foreign-sourced UAS supply chains. The action sets a 100% ad valorem tariff on larger or thermal-imaging-capable drones, their docking stations, and critical components; a 25% tariff on smaller, less-sensitive drones and other components; and reduced 15% and 10% rates for qualifying drones from the EU, Japan, Liechtenstein, South Korea, Switzerland, Taiwan, and the UK that meet domestic-content requirements. Most tariffs take effect 21 days after signing (September 3, 2026), with non-sensitive components delayed 180 days.

• Imposes a 100% tariff on larger/thermal-imaging drones, docking stations, and critical UAS components
• Imposes a 25% tariff on smaller, less-sensitive drones and other components
• Sets reduced 15% rates for the EU, Japan, Liechtenstein, South Korea, Switzerland, and Taiwan, and 10% for the UK, contingent on domestic-content requirements
• Most tariffs effective 21 days after signing (September 3, 2026); non-sensitive components delayed 180 days