BISFinal Rule

Adoption and Procedures of the Section 232 Steel and Aluminum Tariff Inclusions Process

Finance & BankingEnergyTransportationAgriculture

Summary

This regulation establishes the process for deciding which steel and aluminum products get special tariffs (extra taxes) under a federal trade law. The rules will affect prices of imported metals and metal products that American companies use to manufacture goods.

Key Points

  • 1The Department of Commerce will set up an official process for businesses to request that certain steel and aluminum products be added to or removed from tariff lists
  • 2Companies can submit applications explaining why specific metal products should be included in the tariff program, and the government will review and decide on these requests
  • 3The deadline for public comments on this regulation is June 17, 2025
  • 4These tariffs may increase costs for manufacturers who import steel and aluminum, which could affect prices of cars, appliances, construction materials, and other products
  • 5The regulation creates clear rules so that the tariff decision-making process is fair and transparent rather than arbitrary

Key Dates

Published

May 2, 2025

Comment Deadline

June 17, 2025

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