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Section 232 – Aluminum Derivative Tariffs Update
August 18, 2025
On February 10, 2025, the President issued Proclamation 10895, expanding Section 232 tariffs to cover additional aluminum derivative products. On August 15, 2025, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) released CSMS #65936615, providing official guidance and further detailing the products and applicable duties. These changes take effect on August 18, 2025, and will impact importers through higher tariffs on affected aluminum derivatives.
Effective Date
Duties apply beginning August 18, 2025 at 12:01 a.m. EDT, including goods entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption on or after this date.
Applicability
Applies to additional aluminum derivative products newly included in Annex I of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTSUS) under Proclamation 10895. Products are classified under HTS Chapter 99 numbers specified by CBP.
Rates by Country
| Country | Rate / Application |
|---|---|
| Most Countries (Except UK) | 50% ad valorem on aluminum content (HTS 9903.85.07 / 9903.85.08) |
| United Kingdom | 25% ad valorem on aluminum content (HTS 9903.85.14 / 9903.85.15) |
| United States Origin | 0% duty (HTS 9903.85.09) |
| Russia | 200% ad valorem on the full value if product of Russia, smelted in Russia, or cast in Russia (HTS 9903.85.68 / 9903.85.70) |
Other Information
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Reciprocal Tariffs: Non-aluminum content may be subject to reciprocal tariffs (HTS 9903.01.25); aluminum content under Section 232 is not affected.
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Drawback: No drawback (refund of duties) is available.
To view the updated list of aluminum HTS subject to Section 232, visit Aluminum HTS List