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
7216.99 through 7301.10
7302.10
7302.40 through 7302.90
7304.10 through 7306.90

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.