Tariff Update: Import Duties on Imports of Aluminum and Aluminum Derivative Products
- Elleo Global
- Mar 26
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Tariff Update: Import Duties on Imports of Aluminum and Aluminum Derivative Products
Effective March 12, 2025, a 25% duty will be applied to certain aluminum products imported into the U.S. under Section 232 tariffs from all countries.
This includes both aluminum articles and some derivative products.
Read the official CBP Bulleting:
List of Aluminum HTS codes subject to Section 232 tariffs (effective March 12, 2025)
Key Points of the New Tariffs:
1. Tariffs on Aluminum Imports
25% duty applies to:
General aluminum products (excluding some derivative articles).
Existing derivative aluminum products.
New derivative aluminum products (classified under Chapter 76).
0% duty applies to:
Aluminum derivatives made from U.S.-sourced aluminum but processed in another country.
Special duty for certain aluminum derivatives:
New derivatives not classified under Chapter 76 are taxed based on the value of the aluminum content.
2. Duties Based on Aluminum Content
If aluminum value is unknown or the same as total value, apply 25% duty to total value.
If aluminum content is lower than total value, report:
Non-aluminum part separately with its own value.
Aluminum part separately, applying 25% tariff.
3. Special Tariffs on Russian Aluminum
200% duty applies to:
Aluminum products made in Russia.
Any aluminum products containing Russian-smelted or cast aluminum.
Importers must continue using:
9903.85.67 (for general aluminum).
9903.85.68 (for derivative aluminum products).
4. Smelt and Cast Reporting
Importers must declare where aluminum was smelted and cast using ISO country codes.
If recycled aluminum is used, additional documentation may be required.
U.S.-origin aluminum should be reported as “US” for both smelt and cast.
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