📦New Aluminum Import Duties and Regulations for Businesses Impacting 2025
Implementation of Duties on Aluminum Pursuant to Proclamation 10895 Adjusting Imports of Aluminum Into the United States
Summary
The President issued Proclamation 10895 "Adjusting Imports of Aluminum into the United States," (Aluminum Presidential Proclamation) on February 10, 2025, imposing specified rates of duty on imports of aluminum. In Proclamation 10895, the President authorized and directed the Secretary of Commerce to publish modifications to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) so that it conforms to the amendments and effective dates in the proclamation. The revised HTSUS is set out in Annex 1 to this notice.
Agencies
- Commerce Department
- Industry and Security Bureau
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The text details new duties on aluminum imports as mandated by the President, which directly affects businesses involved in importing aluminum. Businesses must comply with the revised tariff schedules and increased duties, influencing their cost structures and pricing strategies. The requirement to report smelting and casting locations adds compliance obligations for importers.