New Tariffs on Aluminum Imports Start February to Aid US Firms
Published Date: 3/5/2025
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Summary
Starting February 10, 2025, the U.S. is adding new import taxes on aluminum to protect American businesses. These changes affect anyone bringing aluminum into the country and update the official tariff rules. Importers should get ready for these new costs and rules that kick in right away.
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New aluminum import duties start Feb 10, 2025
Starting February 10, 2025, the President’s Proclamation 10895 imposes specified rates of duty on imports of aluminum. If you bring aluminum into the United States, you will face new import taxes and should prepare for added costs and changes to import rules.
Harmonized Tariff Schedule updated to reflect duties
The Secretary of Commerce published modifications to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) to conform to Proclamation 10895, and the revised HTSUS text is set out in Annex 1. If you import aluminum, the official tariff classifications and duty entries in the HTSUS have been changed and customs filings must follow the revised schedule.
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