In a Federal Register notice scheduled for publication on June 16th, the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) announced the broadening of the scope of Section 232 tariffs to encompass new categories of steel derivatives. Specifically, these newly included products relate to household appliances and will be subject to an additional 50% Section 232 steel tariff effective from 12:01 am on June 23, 2025.
The revised list will now include:
(1) combined refrigerator-freezers under HTSUS subheading 8418.10.00
(2) small and large dryers under HTSUS subheadings 8451.21.00 and 8451.29.00
(3) washing machines under HTSUS subheadings 8450.11.00 and 8450.20.00
(4) dishwashers under HTSUS subheading 8422.11.00
(5) chest and upright freezers under HTSUS subheadings 8418.30.00 and 8418.40.00
(6) cooking stoves, ranges, and ovens under HTSUS subheading 8516.60.40
(7) food waste disposals under HTSUS subheading 8509.80.20
(8) welded wire rack under statistical reporting number 9403.99.9020
All other applicable tariffs remain in effect and all previously established guidelines for reporting Section 232 tariffs are applicable.
As always, we strongly encourage you to read the entire notice to fully understand the impact this may have on your business.
