Section 232 Update: New Steel & Aluminum Derivative Tariffs Take Effect August 18

Section 232 Update: New Steel & Aluminum Derivative Tariffs Take Effect August 18

On August 15, the trade community was alerted to a significant development: more than 750 additional HTS codes have been added to the Section 232 steel and aluminum derivative list under Presidential Proclamations 10895 and 10896. These updates became effective, August 18, 2025, meaning imports of these products are now subject to higher tariffs. All…

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New Executive Order Raises Tariffs on India Imports to 50%

New Executive Order Raises Tariffs on India Imports to 50%

On August 6, President Trump issued a new Executive Order under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) in response to actions taken by the Government of the Russian Federation against Ukraine that impose threats to national security and foreign policy of the US. To deal with the national emergency, a new 25% tariff has been imposed on imports from India,…

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New Tariff Order Targets Over 60 Countries: What US Importers Need to Know

New Tariff Order Targets Over 60 Countries: What US Importers Need to Know

On July 31, 2025, the White House issued a sweeping Executive Order modifying US reciprocal tariff rates on a wide range of countries. The action—part of the administration’s broader effort to pressure trading partners into more favorable terms—imposes new tariffs ranging from 10% to 50%, effective August 7 (with Canada’s changes beginning August 1). What’s…

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US Extends 10% Tariff Suspension, Announces New Country-Specific Rates

US Extends 10% Tariff Suspension, Announces New Country-Specific Rates

On July 7, 2025, the White House announced a two-part update to the United States' reciprocal tariff policy: an extension of the current 10% tariff suspension and the introduction of new, country-specific tariff rates effective August 1, 2025. The Executive Order extends the temporary suspension—originally implemented under Executive Order 14266—for most US trading partners through…

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Steel & Aluminum Derivatives: Key Invoice & Duty FAQs

Steel & Aluminum Derivatives: Key Invoice & Duty FAQs

What is a derivative?A derivative article is a product made from a primary material, such as aluminum cans, steel fasteners, cookware, nails, or furniture. What steel or aluminum derivatives are subject to additional duties under Section 232?On February 10, 2025, the President issued Proclamation 10895 and 10896 on Adjusting Imports of Aluminum and Steel into…

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