US Tariff Exposure
US Tariffs on Hungary
Updated August 2026 · source: USTR Section 301 & Federal Register
Hungary hosts Mercedes-Benz, Audi, and Samsung factories. A 20% tariff means European cars with Hungarian-made engines and batteries cost more. Samsung's EV battery production there also faces higher costs.
Hungary tariff rates by sector
| Sector | US tariff rate | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Automotive | 25% | USTR / official |
| Electronics | 20% | USTR / official |
| Pharmaceuticals | 20% | USTR / official |
| Automotive | 20% | USTR / official |
| Electronics | 20% | USTR / official |
Hungary trade & debt exposure to the US
- U.S. Treasury Holdings $1.8B Small holdings
- Trade Deficit (Annual) $2.5B 2024 goods trade deficit
Hungary tariffs — FAQ
What is the US tariff rate on Hungary?
Hungary faces an effective US tariff of 20%, with Automotive seeing the highest sector rate at 25%. Rates are drawn from USTR Section 301 schedules and recent Federal Register actions.
Which Hungary sectors are hit hardest by US tariffs?
Automotive (25%), Electronics (20%), Pharmaceuticals (20%).
What does Hungary's tariff impact score mean?
32/100 — FinBrio's impact score combines the headline tariff rate, how many sectors are affected, and the country's trade exposure to the US into a single 0–100 measure of how hard US trade policy hits it.
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