section 232 TARIFFS
(Steel and aluminum
This information is intended for general guidance only. Laws in each jurisdiction are continually evolving, and the details below may change at any time.
- Effective Date: March 12, 2025
- Affected Countries:All countries
- Tariff Increase:Steel and aluminum tariffs will be set at 25% for imports into the U.S. However, derivative articles in Annex I where any amount to of primary aluminum is smelted or cast in Russia is subject to 200% duties. While there have been reports of Turkish imports of steel & aluminum subject to 50% duties, the belief now is the applicable rate of duty is 25%. We believe that this uncertainty may be related to confusing implementation language that references earlier 50% duties on Turkish steel articles that were in place between August 2018 and May 2019.
- Countries that previously received exemptions will now be subject to a 25% tariff on their steel and aluminum exports to the US. All Tariff Rate Quotas & existing General Approved Exclusions (GAEs) will be terminated. The exclusion process for Section 232 steel & aluminum tariffs is ending; no new exclusions will be considered.
- Steel & Aluminum Derivative Products:Additional steel & aluminum derivative products will be subject to a 25% tariff.
- Exemptions for Steel & Aluminum Derivatives:Steel & Aluminum derivatives processed from steel or aluminum melted and poured in the U.S. are exempt, provided importers supply CBP with data on steel or aluminum content.
- Additional Provisions:A process will be established for producers or trade associations to request additional steel & aluminum derivative products be added to the tariff list.
- Complete List of Derivative Articles:
- Aluminum derivatives: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-02-18/pdf/2025-02832.pdf
- Steel derivatives: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-02-18/pdf/2025-02833.pdf
Classification | Section 232 Tariff Application* | Notes |
7206.10 through 7216.50 |
25% tariff applies to entire product value | Full value of the product is taxed |
7601 7604-7609 7616.99.51.60 and 7616.99.51.70 |
25% tariff applies to entire product value | Full value of the product is taxed |
Chapter 73 or 76 Derivatives as listed in annexes | 25% tariff applies to entire product value | Full value of the product is taxed |
Derivatives outside Chapter 73 or 76 as listed in annexes | 25% tariff applies only to the steel/aluminum content | The Secretary of Commerce will announce calculation method |
Products not classified under a listed subheading in annexes | No tariff applied on steel/aluminum content | Even if the product contains steel/aluminum, it is exempt unless listed |
**Important – Section 232 tariffs are in addition to any tariffs currently in place.