Aluminum Importers Brace for New Duties Starting March 12
Published Date: 3/5/2025
Notice
Summary
Starting March 12, 2025, new import duties on aluminum kick in, thanks to the President’s recent proclamation. If you import aluminum products into the U.S., you’ll need to pay these updated fees and report where the aluminum was smelted and cast. This change helps protect U.S. aluminum industries and keeps trade fair and square.
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New 25% Duty on Imported Aluminum
Starting March 12, 2025, most imported aluminum products listed in note 19(g) (including unwrought aluminum, bars, wire, sheet, foil, tubes, and castings) will face an additional ad valorem duty of 25% (the HTS headings at 9903.85.02 and related headings add +25% to the applicable subheading). This 25% duty is applied in addition to the normal tariff rate and will be collected on entries for consumption on or after 12:01 a.m. on March 12, 2025.
Special Duties for Russian-Sourced Aluminum
For goods that are products of Russia, or where any amount of primary aluminum used was smelted in Russia, or where articles are cast in Russia, headings 9903.85.67–9903.85.70 apply effective March 12, 2025; duties under these headings are to be collected on the full value of the article. Such shipments must be entered under headings 9903.85.67 through 9903.85.70 for goods entered on or after 12:01 a.m. on March 12, 2025.
25% Duty on Derivative Aluminum Content
Starting March 12, 2025, certain derivative aluminum products listed in note 19(k) are subject to an additional duty equal to 25% applied only to the declared value of the aluminum content; importers must report the aluminum content quantity in kilograms for these entries under heading 9903.85.08. The additional duty is collected in addition to the applicable subheading duty and applies to goods entered on or after 12:01 a.m. on March 12, 2025.
New Duties Collectible in Addition to Other Duties
The additional duties described in the notice are to be collected in addition to any special tariff rates, antidumping, countervailing, or other duties and charges applicable to the goods; for entries claimed under chapter 98 provisions, certain duties (subheading 9802.00.60) will be assessed based on full value. The rule explicitly states these duties are collected on top of other existing duties for entries on or after March 12, 2025.
Reporting Required: Smelt and Cast Countries
Importers of aluminum articles subject to these Section 232 measures must report the primary country of smelt, secondary country of smelt, and the country of cast to U.S. Customs and Border Protection; CBP will provide guidance via its Cargo Systems Messaging Service on entry filing requirements. This reporting requirement applies to aluminum articles covered by the new note and is tied to entries for consumption on or after March 12, 2025.
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