Feedback Requested for Steel Import License Procedures
Published Date: 5/15/2026
Notice
Summary
The Department of Commerce is asking for public feedback on its Steel Import License form, which helps track steel coming into the U.S. This affects steel importers who must provide details like where the steel was made. Comments are open until July 14, 2026, and the goal is to keep the process smooth without adding extra costs or hassle.
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Analyzed Economic Effects
5 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Estimated time burden for importers
Commerce estimates 4,250 respondents will use the Steel Import License (Form ITA-4141P), with an average of 10 minutes per response and a total annual burden of 78,820 hours, including 416 burden hours for low-value licenses. The notice also reports an estimated total annual cost to the public of $0.
Faster import monitoring than Census data
Commerce says the Steel Import License lets it produce timely aggregated summaries of steel imports, while Census import data can take up to 90 days after importation. The license information is used so interested parties and the public have more timely information to assess import trends and respond to injurious sales.
Must report country of melt and pour
If you import steel, the steel import license application must identify the country of melt and pour. Commerce added this field in October 2020 and the licensing requirement now applies to all steel products.
Electronic submission option available
You can submit the Steel Import License application electronically on the Commerce website (https://trade.gov/steel) or complete it electronically and email it to the Department. The notice describes electronic submission as the method of collection.
Filing described as voluntary
The notice states the respondent's obligation for this information collection is 'Voluntary.' That status is listed alongside the legal authority for the collection (13 U.S.C. 301(a) and 302).
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