Government Wants Your Opinion on Tariff Paperwork Forms
Published Date: 11/25/2025
Notice
Summary
The Department of Commerce is updating how it collects info about imports that might affect U.S. national security under Section 232. About 3,000 businesses will spend around 16 hours each responding, helping decide if tariffs or import limits should change. This update invites public comments for 30 more days and aims to keep trade safe without overburdening folks.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Businesses Face 48,000-Hour Reporting Burden
About 3,000 businesses are expected to respond to this information collection, spending an average of 16 hours each for a total of 48,000 burden hours. Responding is listed as voluntary, and the collection is submitted under OMB Control Number 0694-0146.
Producers May Request Tariff Inclusions
Producers or U.S. industry associations may submit requests to include derivative articles within existing Section 232 tariffs (as authorized by Presidential Proclamations 10895 and 10896 of February 10, 2025; Proclamation 10962 of July 30, 2025; and Proclamation 10976 of September 29, 2025). Those requesters will need to provide information under the Section 232 inclusions process as implemented by the Bureau of Industry and Security.
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