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Section 232 – Steel Derivative Tariffs Update
August 18, 2025
On February 10, 2025, the President issued Proclamation 10896, expanding Section 232 tariffs to cover additional steel derivative products. On August 15, 2025, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) released CSMS #65936570, 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 steel 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Duties apply beginning August 18, 2025 at 12:01 a.m. EDT, including goods entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption on or after this date.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 steel derivative products newly included in Annex I of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTSUS) under Proclamation 10896. Products classified under HTS Chapter 99 numbers specified by CBP.
Rates by Country
| Country | Rate / Application |
|---|---|
| Most Countries (Except UK) | 50% ad valorem on steel content (HTS 9903.81.90 / 9903.81.91) |
| United Kingdom | 25% ad valorem on steel content (HTS 9903.81.97 / 9903.81.98) |
| United States Origin | 0% duty (HTS 9903.81.92 – products processed abroad from U.S. melted steel) |
Other Information
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Reciprocal Tariffs: Non-steel content of affected goods may be subject to reciprocal tariffs (HTS 9903.01.25). Steel content subject to Section 232 duties is not affected by reciprocal tariffs.
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Drawback: No drawback (refund of duties) is available.
To view the updated list of steel HTS subject to Section 232, visit Steel HTS List