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The U.S. has historically relied on customs duties for federal revenue [1] and continues to impose them on imported goods through government policy [2], [3], and [4]. These duties are a significant fiscal component, as evidenced by the $112 billion collected in 2022 [5] and historical legislative actions like the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act [6].
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How Tariffs May Reshape Global Trade and Supply Chains | Research research.gatech.edu 2 facts
measurementIn fiscal year 2022, total United States goods imports were US$3.35 trillion, and total collected customs duties were US$112 billion, representing an average duty rate of approximately 3.3%.
procedureWhen the United States government imposes a tariff on imported goods, importers-of-record (firms or individuals arranging the importation) must pay a customs duty on the declared goods before they can be moved into the United States.
U.S. tariff outcomes dependent on trading partner responses dallasfed.org 2 facts
claimSince World War II, the United States federal government has primarily relied on individual income and payroll taxes for funding, with customs duties contributing only a marginal amount to total revenue.
accountThroughout the 19th century and into the early 20th century, customs duties were the primary contributors to U.S. federal revenue because the government lacked alternative income sources.
The Tariff Tug-of-War: A Look at Protectionism and Free Trade Over ... wita.org 1 fact
accountThe Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act of 1930 raised import duties in the United States to protect American jobs, which triggered a global trade war as other nations retaliated with their own tariffs.
How Tariffs Are Reshaping Global Supply Chains in 2025 supplychainbrain.com 1 fact
claimThe Trump administration in the United States has imposed import duties as high as 25% on goods from China, specifically targeting sectors such as electronics, steel, textiles, and semiconductors.
How Tariffs May Reshape Global Trade and Supply Chains scl.gatech.edu 1 fact
claimWhen the United States government imposes a tariff on a bundle of goods, importers-of-record, such as retailers like Walmart and producers like Ford and ExxonMobil, must pay a customs duty on those goods before they can be moved into the United States.