Two-Week Shot to Add Car Parts to Tariff Exemption List
Published Date: 3/24/2026
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Summary
Starting April 1, 2026, companies can ask to add more car parts to the list that faces import tariffs under a special trade rule. This window stays open for two weeks, giving businesses a chance to protect their products or challenge tariffs. If you’re in the auto parts world, this is your moment to act and possibly save money on import duties!
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 2 mixed.
Two-week April 2026 submissions window
Companies may submit requests to include automobile parts within the Section 232 duties starting April 1, 2026. The window opens on April 1, 2026 and closes at 11:59 p.m. ET on April 14, 2026; submissions must be emailed to automobilepartsinclusion@trade.gov.
Recurring quarterly inclusion windows
The rule establishes recurring two-week inclusion windows each year in January, April, July, and October, beginning on the first of those months. Businesses can use these regular windows to submit parts for consideration going forward.
Public comment posting for accepted requests
After the submission window closes, accepted inclusion requests will be posted for a two-week public comment period on Regulations.gov under Docket ID ITA-2025-0040. Stakeholders can review and comment on accepted requests during that two-week period.
Submission eligibility and duplicate request rules
Before submitting, requestors must ensure the parts are not already within the scope of the Automobile Proclamation. If a decision on a previously submitted request is still pending, do not submit the same parts again unless you have new pertinent information.
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