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United States of America: President modifies Section 232 tariffs on aluminium, steel, and copper imports

Announcement

02 Apr 2026

In April 2026, the U.S. Administration issued a proclamation modifying Section 232 tariffs on aluminium, steel, and copper imports.

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Number of interventions

11

4 certainly harmful

3 likely harmful

4 liberalising

List of interventions

Implementation date

06 Apr 2026

Revocation date:

No revocation date

Announced: 02 Apr 2026
Import tariff In force

Recent update from 04 Apr 2026:

On 2 April 2026, the U.S. Administration announced modifications to existing Section 232 tariffs on aluminium, steel, and copper imports. For certain downstream derivative steel and copper products...

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Clarification: 06 May 2026
Import tariff In force

Recent update from 06 May 2026:

On 6 May 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection issued implementation guidance (CSMS #68554727), with the supporting ACE system functionality available from 7 May 2026.

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Announced: 02 Apr 2026
Import tariff In force

Recent update from 04 Apr 2026:

On 2 April 2026, the U.S. Administration announced modifications to existing Section 232 tariffs on aluminium, steel, and copper imports. The measure reduces the Section 232 ad valorem tariff rate ...

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Implementation date

06 Apr 2026

Revocation date:

No revocation date

Announced: 02 Apr 2026
Import tariff In force

Recent update from 04 Apr 2026:

On 2 April 2026, the U.S. Administration announced modifications to existing Section 232 tariffs on aluminium, steel, and copper imports, applying duties to the full customs value of affected produ...

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Clarification: 06 May 2026
Import tariff In force

Recent update from 06 May 2026:

On 6 May 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection issued implementation guidance (CSMS #68554727), with the supporting ACE system functionality available from 7 May 2026.

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Announced: 02 Apr 2026
Tax or social insurance relief In force

Recent update from 04 Apr 2026:

On 2 April 2026, the U.S. Administration eliminated Section 232 tariffs on certain motorcycle parts when imported exclusively for use in the manufacturing of motorcycles in the United States, grant...

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Announced: 02 Apr 2026
Import tariff In force

Recent update from 04 Apr 2026:

On 2 April 2026, the U.S. Administration announced modifications to existing Section 232 tariffs on aluminium, steel, and copper imports, applying duties to the full customs value of affected produ...

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Implementation date

06 Apr 2026

Revocation date:

31 Dec 2027

Announced: 02 Apr 2026
Import tariff In force

Recent update from 04 Apr 2026:

On 2 April 2026, the U.S. Administration announced modifications to existing Section 232 tariffs on aluminium, steel, and copper imports. For certain derivative products listed in Annex III of the ...

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Announced: 02 Apr 2026
Import tariff In force

Recent update from 04 Apr 2026:

On 2 April 2026, the U.S. Administration announced modifications to existing Section 232 tariffs on aluminium, steel, and copper imports. The measure establishes a temporary reduced tariff regime f...

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Implementation date

06 Apr 2026

Revocation date:

No revocation date

Announced: 02 Apr 2026
Import tariff In force

Recent update from 04 Apr 2026:

On 2 April 2026, the U.S. Administration announced the elimination of Section 232 tariffs on motorcycle parts classifiable in Chapters 84, 85, and 87 of the HTSUS, provided that the imported parts ...

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Announced: 02 Apr 2026
Import tariff In force

Recent update from 04 Apr 2026:

On 2 April 2026, the U.S. Administration announced modifications to existing Section 232 tariffs on aluminium, steel, and copper imports. As part of this proclamation, the administration eliminates...

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