CBP provided updated guidance on reporting the country of smelt and cast for derivative aluminum imports subject to Section 232 measures.

Effective June 28, 2025, if importers do not know the country of smelt and / or cast, they should report “unknown” and will be assessed the 200 percent Section 232 duties on imports of aluminum from Russia.

Importers / Filers must report the ISO code for the primary and / or secondary country of smelt and the country of most recent cast.

If the country of smelt or cast is unknown, importers should report ‘UN’ for the ISO country code and will be assessed the 200 percent Section 232 duties for Russia aluminum.

For all importers of aluminum derivatives, please review your materials carefully to ensure you have the correct information. Including the country of smelt and cast, to ensure proper tariff assessments

Woodland Group will continue to monitor these developments and provide updates regarding U.S. tariffs.

As always for any questions regarding your specific customs entries or the implications of these ongoing developments, please don't hesitate to contact your usual Woodland Group representative or our customs brokerage team directly.

The Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) recently announced an expansion of Section 232 tariffs to include new steel derivatives found in various household appliances. This change, effective June 23, introduces a 50% tariff on the steel content of these products.

Specifically, BIS has revised Annex 1 to include the following steel derivative products:

• combined refrigerator-freezers under HTSUS subheading 8418.10.00
• small and large dryers under HTSUS subheadings 8451.21.00 and 8451.29.00
• washing machines under HTSUS subheadings 8450.11.00 and 8450.20.00
• dishwashers under HTSUS subheading 8422.11.00
• chest and upright freezers under HTSUS subheadings 8418.30.00 and 8418.40.00
• cooking stoves, ranges, and ovens under HTSUS subheading 8516.60.40
• food waste disposals under HTSUS subheading 8509.80.20
• welded wire rack under statistical reporting number 9403.99.9020

The tariff, imposed under Proclamation 10896, will be applied to the value of the steel content within these newly added derivative products. All other tariff codes for steel and steel derivative products in Annex 1 remain unchanged.

It's important to note that products classified under statistical reporting number 9403.99.9020 will continue to be subject to tariffs under Proclamation 10895 for their aluminum content as derivative products of aluminum.

Steel and Aluminum Tariffs Rise

US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has confirmed that all Steel and Aluminum, and their derivative products, entered for consumption into the United States after 12:01 AM ET on June 4th will be subjected to increased Section 232 ad valorem tariffs of 50%, up from the previous rate of 25%.

Crucially for our UK customers and partners, products from the UK are currently exempted from this specific increase and remain at 25% for the time being.

For Woodland Group Clients, our customs brokerage team will handle this change automatically for you. If you have any questions about impacted products, please contact them through your usual channels or here.

Tariff Legal Battle Rolls On (IEEPA Tariffs)

You can stay up to date with the details of the continuing courtroom challenges to the legality of the IEEPA tariffs here.

Our customs brokerage team is taking proactive measures and will be in touch should we require any specific action from you regarding these developments.

One step all importers could take, no matter the outcome of the IEEPA legal challenge, is to enroll themselves for ACH refunds from CBP. This can significantly reduce the time and administration associated with processing a Treasury Check. Simple instructions on how to enroll can be found directly on the CBP website here.

Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. It should not be used as a substitute for reviewing applicable U.S. laws or regulations, or for consulting with qualified legal counsel. This content reflects our interpretation and understanding of the subject matter at the time of publication and may not reflect the most current legal developments.