Section 232 Tariffs Set to Take Effect on New Derivatives Outside of Chapters 73, 76
Section 232 tariffs on a new list of steel and aluminum “derivatives” outside of Chapters 73 and 76 are now set to take effect, after the Commerce Department released a notice that “adequate systems are in place to fully, efficiently, and expediently process and collect tariff revenue for covered articles for both steel and aluminum.”
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The notice doesn’t list an effective date. It was released late March 11, though its publication date is March 14. The proclamations ordering the tariffs on the new steel and aluminum derivatives, listed in annexes to the proclamations, said the tariffs would take effect “on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on the Commerce certification date.”
The White House, the Commerce Department and the Bureau of Industry and Security, which issued the notice, didn't immediately comment.
Derivatives listed in the annex that are in Chapters 73 and 76 were already set to take effect alongside other Section 232 tariff increases March 12. Commerce’s notice applies to those outside of Chapters 73 and 76, for which importers will have to pay tariffs only on the steel or aluminum content, respectively.