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Core Change: 8 new categories of household appliances/metal products subject to 25% steel tariffs; rates adjusted based on product origin country differences.
• February 10, 2025: President announced a 25% tariff on specific steel products imported from all countries (Proclamation No. 10896).
• Effective Date: Starting 00:01 Eastern Time, June 23, 2025.
• June 3, 2025: 25% tariff imposed on aluminum and steel products from all countries except the UK (Proclamation No. 10947).
• June 16, 2025: Department of Commerce added 8 categories of steel derivative products to the tariff list (HTSUS Chapters 84, 85, 94).
The following products require declaration and payment of Section 232 tariffs starting June 23, 2025:
| Product Type | Harmonized Tariff Schedule Code (HTSUS) |
|---|---|
| Combination Refrigerator-Freezers | 8414.10.00 |
| Small/Large Clothes Dryers | 8451.21.00 / 8451.29.00 |
| Washing Machines | 8450.11.00 / 8450.20.00 |
| Dishwashers | 8422.11.00 |
| Chest/Upright Freezers | 8418.30.00 / 8418.40.00 |
| Ranges, Cooktops, Ovens | 8516.60.40 |
| Food Waste Disposers | 8509.80.20 |
| Welded Metal Racks | 9403.99.9020 (Also subject to Aluminum tariffs) |
Note: Welded Metal Racks (9403.99.9020) must also comply with Aluminum Derivative Tariff rules.
Select the appropriate tariff code based on product origin and steel component value during declaration:
| Applicable Scenario | Tariff Code | Rate | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steel Derivatives Imported from non-UK | 9903.81.91 | 50% | All New Products |
| Steel Derivatives Imported from UK | 9903.81.98 | 25% | All New Products |
| Products Processed w/ US Origin Steel | 9903.81.92 | 0% | All New Products |
Special Scenario Handling:
• Bonded Warehouse Goods: Goods entered into a bonded warehouse (under privileged foreign status) before June 23, 2025, but withdrawn for consumption on or after June 23, 2025, are subject to the above tariffs.
• Dually Covered Products (e.g., Welded Metal Racks): Must satisfy both Steel and Aluminum tariff declaration requirements.
1. Steel Value Calculation: Tariffs are levied on the value of the steel component within the product (not the total product value). Calculation method per Customs Guide CSMS #65236374.
2. Non-Refundable: Tariffs collected under Proclamation 10896 are non-refundable.
3. Aluminum Product Cross-Management: Some products (e.g., Welded Metal Racks) require simultaneous compliance with Aluminum tariff rules.
• Immediate Self-Check: Confirm if imported products fall under the new 8 derivative categories.
• Origin Traceability: Determine if steel raw material originates from the US (eligible for 0% rate).
• Declaration Update: Use the correct tariff codes (9903.81.91 / 98 / 92) for tariff declaration.
• Consultation Channel: Refer to the U.S. Department of Commerce's "Section 232 Steel and Aluminum Tariffs FAQ" for details (includes Smelting Country Declaration guidance).
Simplified Understanding: Tariffs on steel household appliances significantly increased, but using US steel allows exemption; UK products receive a halved rate.
Amidst the current volatile tariff landscape, SSR GROUP is committed to being your steadfast partner, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with you.
We offer a professional customs advisory team and end-to-end logistics solutions connecting China and the US, providing you with:
• Tariff Risk Assessment & Planning;
• Standard Templates for Origin Certification Documents;
• Customs Dispute Resolution & US Local Customs Broker Assistance.
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