New Guidance on Section 232 for Steel/Iron and Aluminum Derivative Products
August 18, 2025
Additional 25% Tariff on India Products
Effective Date:
- Applies to goods entered or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption on or after 12:01 a.m. EDT, Aug. 27.
Transit Exception:
- Goods are exempt if they meet both conditions:
- Loaded onto a vessel at the port of loading and already in transit on the final mode of transport into the U.S. before Aug. 27 at 12:01 a.m. EDT; and
- Entered or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption before Sept. 17 at 12:01 a.m. EDT.
Tariff Rates:
- This tariff is in addition to:
- The IEEPA “reciprocal” tariff of 25% effective Aug. 7; and
- Any other applicable duties, fees, taxes, exactions, and charges.
Exclusions:
The tariff will not apply to:
- Goods already subject to Section 232 tariffs (currently covering iron, steel, aluminum, copper, passenger vehicles, light trucks, and related parts).
- Articles excepted under 50 USC 1702(b) (e.g., donations, informational materials).
- Articles exempt from the reciprocal tariffs.
- Goods properly entered under HTSUS Chapter 98, except:
- 9802.00.80 → duty applies only to the value added abroad (not U.S. value).
- 9802.00.40, 9802.00.50, 9802.00.60 → duty applies to the value of repairs, alterations, or processing performed in India.
CBP Guidance:
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a notice identifying the specific HTSUS subheadings to be used when declaring imports from India under any of these exemptions.
Here is the link to the CSMS # 66027027 – Guidance-Additional Duties on Imports from India.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact your Western Overseas Representative.
