Auto Care Association launches member-exclusive auto parts tariff calculator

The Auto Care Association, April 28, 2025, launched a new tariff calculator tool exclusively for its members. With several rounds of new tariffs being introduced by the Trump administration since February 2025, understanding how and which tariffs currently apply to automotive businesses has grown in complexity. To address the need for clarity during this time of fluctuation in global trade relations for U.S.-based companies, the Auto Care Association developed an interactive tool for calculating these new tariffs.

“The recent rounds of tariffs on automotive imports have introduced additional complexity to supply chain planning and cost management,” said Lisa Foshee, senior vice president, government affairs and general counsel, Auto Care Association. “U.S. automotive companies are reviewing sourcing strategies and production logistics to maintain operational efficiency and meet regulatory requirements in a shifting trade environment. We are pleased to be able to offer this new tool to our members to simplify the process.”

The Auto Care Association’s Auto Parts Tariff Calculator tool is designed to help auto industry businesses identify which recent United States tariffs may apply cumulatively to their products, including:

• Section 301 Tariffs on China
• International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) Tariffs
• Reciprocal Tariffs
• Section 232 Tariffs on Auto Parts
• Section 232 Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum

The calculator guides users through a step-by-step process to determine potential tariff exposure based on stacking rules, exemptions and product-specific considerations.

Auto Care Association members can access the Auto Parts Tariff Calculator by visiting the autocare.org/trade webpage.