June 26th, 2025 – Effective June 23rd, 2025, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will enforce 25% ad valorem tariffs under Section 232 on newly added steel derivative products, as directed by Proclamation 10896 and Proclamation 10947.
Key Points:
- Newly affected items include certain refrigerators, dryers, washers, dishwashers, freezers, stoves/ovens, food disposals, and welded wire racks (HTSUS Chapters 84, 85, 94)
- These products are now listed in the Annex of Proclamation 10896 and are subject to additional Section 232 tariffs
- These tariffs apply to goods entered or withdrawn for consumption on or after June 23, 2025
Tariff Classification & Rates:
- HTSUS 9903.81.91: All countries (except UK) – 50% duty on steel content
- HTSUS 9903.91.98: United Kingdom only – 25% duty on steel content
- HTSUS 9903.81.92: All countries – 0% duty if the steel was melted and poured in the U.S., even if processed abroad
Additional Notes:
- Applies to goods with “privileged foreign status” in Foreign Trade Zones before June 23rd, 2025
- No drawback (duty refund) is allowed on these duties
- For filing instructions, valuation of steel content, and melt/pour reporting, consult CBP’s Section 232 FAQs and CSMS #65236374
See the full list of HTSUS codes here: https://www.tbgfs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/attachment-_steel-htsus-list_062025.pdf
Read the full CSMS here: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDHSCBP/bulletins/3e60380?reqfrom=share
Should you have any questions, please contact our Import Compliance team.
