June 4th, 2025

Increased Tariffs on Aluminum & Steel Imports

Effective June 4, 2025, the United States has raised tariffs on certain aluminum and steel imports from 25% to 50% following a Presidential Proclamation. This update affects multiple industry sectors, requiring immediate adjustments in trade strategy. Notably, UK-origin steel remains at a 25% tariff.
 
Additionally, under Executive Order 14289, new guidance establishes a hierarchy for tariff application, impacting imports such as auto parts, aluminum, steel, and select economic measures tied to Canada and Mexico.
 
We have included the CSMS messages and HTS list links below:
 
CSMS# 65236645 for aluminum guidance
CSMS# 65236374 for Steel guidance and
CSMS# 65236574 for Proclamation “Adjusting Imports of Aluminum and Steel in the United States,” Amending Executive Order 14289, “Addressing Certain Tariffs on Imported Articles”
 
 HTS list for Aluminum: aluminumHTSlist 6.4.25.docx
 HTS list for Steel: steelHTSlist 6.4.25.docx

​We will continue to monitor this situation and provide updates when available. 

Please contact us if you have any questions about this or any other trade matter.