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Frequently Asked Questions Around Section 232 Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has updated its Section 232 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on its website. Some of the additional Section 232 questions posted include: RIM will continue to closely monitor this evolving situation and provide updates as necessary. Please reach out to your RIM representative should you have any further questions.
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Updated Guidance Around Duties on Imports of Steel and Aluminum Effective March 12th, 2025 at 12:01 AM EDT

US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) confirmed last night that the Commerce Secretary has certified collection of the 25% import duty on certain imports of steel and aluminum articles and derivatives from all countries, effective on Wednesday, March 12th, 2025 at 12:01 AM EDT. BACKGROUND On February 10th, the President issued Proclamation 10896 on Adjusting Imports … Continued
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President Trump posted on Truth Social – Canadian Steel and Aluminum will increase by another 25% for a total of 50%, effective tomorrow, March 12, 2025

The following analysis was provided by NCBFAA Legislative Advisor Nicole Bivens Collinson of Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A. Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A. (ST&R) notes that today President Trump posted on Truth Social that he intends to increase the tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum by another 25% for a total of 50%, effective tomorrow, … Continued
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GUIDANCE: Import Duties on Imports of Steel & Aluminum

The below was published on CSMS messages 64348288 and 64348288 on 3/7/2025. On February 10, 2025, the President issued Proclamation 10895 on Adjusting Imports of Aluminum into the United States, under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1862), imposing ad valorem tariffs on all imports of aluminum articles … Continued
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UPDATE as of 4:00 PM CST – U.S. Imports from Mexico Covered by USMCA – 25% Tariff Postponed until April 2nd

President Trump signed executive actions on Thursday, March 6th, allowing both Mexico and Canada to avoid tariffs on most exports to the United States for one month. He stated that he would exempt products traded under the rules of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, the trade pact he signed during his first term. Duties imposed on Canada … Continued