DUTY SCOPE WILL INCLUDE HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES AND COMPONENT ASSEMBLIES
Effective June 23, 2025, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will begin enforcing a broader scope of the Section 232 steel tariffs to cover additional derivative products. The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published revised HTSUS classifications in the Federal Register that extend the 50% tariff to certain household appliances and metal subcomponents containing steel. This expansion reflects the continued implementation of Proclamations 10896 and 10947.
NEWLY IDENTIFIED PRODUCTS SUBJECT TO 50% TARIFF
The following HTS classifications are now listed under Subchapter III of Chapter 99 and will be assessed duties based on their steel content:
- Combined refrigerator-freezers (HTS 8418.10.00)
- Chest and upright freezers (HTS 8418.30.00, 8418.40.00)
- Dishwashers (HTS 8422.11.00)
- Washing machines (HTS 8450.11.00, 8450.20.00)
- Dryers (HTS 8451.21.00, 8451.29.00)
- Food waste disposals (HTS 8509.80.20)
- Cooking appliances such as ranges and ovens (HTS 8516.60.40)
- Welded wire racks (HTS 9403.99.9020)
Each item will be dutiable on the declared value of the steel content, not the full article, consistent with current CBP guidance on value segmentation.
PRIVILEGED FOREIGN STATUS DEADLINE FOR FTZ ENTRIES
Goods admitted to a U.S. Foreign Trade Zone under privileged foreign status before 12:01 a.m. EDT on June 23, 2025, may retain previous duty treatment if the derivative product is processed from U.S.-origin steel. Documentation supporting melt-and-pour origin must be available at the time of customs filing.
Importers relying on FTZ or bonded warehouse strategies should ensure all qualifying inventory is entered and documented appropriately before the effective date.
ENFORCEMENT EXPANDS BEYOND TRADITIONAL STEEL CHAPTERS
These classifications fall outside the conventional steel tariff chapters (72 and 73) and represent a growing emphasis on derivative applications, particularly in consumer durables and finished goods. As outlined in Green Worldwide Shipping’s earlier [Section 232 composite goods article], derivative product enforcement now requires careful classification, segmentation, and origin certification across a wider array of HTS codes.
RECOMMENDED NEXT STEPS FOR IMPORTERS
Importers should act now to mitigate compliance risk and avoid unexpected duty exposure:
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Review product classifications for all goods falling under the new subheadings.
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Confirm declared steel content values for derivative goods and adjust entry documentation accordingly.
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Ensure certifications for melt-and-pour origin are on file and accessible.
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Audit FTZ entry status and ensure privileged foreign status has been granted before the June 23 enforcement date.
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Update systems and broker instructions to reflect the expanded scope of duty collection.
CBP has signaled that full enforcement will proceed without delay. Importers in the appliance, consumer goods, and industrial equipment sectors are strongly encouraged to act now.
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