July 31, 2025
Trade Alert: 50% Section 232 Duties on Copper Imports – Effective August 1, 2025
On July 30, 2025, the President issued a Proclamation under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (19 U.S.C. 1862), establishing a 50% ad valorem tariff on all imports of semi-finished copper products and intensive copper derivative products from all countries. Click the link to CSMS #: 65794272.
Key Points:
For reference, a summary of Copper Chapter 99 HTSUS classification list Click here.
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.
Key Points:
- A 50% duty applies to the copper content of all covered imports (HTSUS 9903.78.01).
- 0% duty applies to non-copper content or goods with no copper (HTSUS 9903.78.02).
- Applies to all countries.
- Importers must separately report copper and non-copper values on entry summaries.
- Documentation (e.g., invoices, bills of materials) must support copper content valuation.
- No drawback allowed.
- Goods entering Foreign Trade Zones must be admitted under privileged foreign status.
- Exemptions:
- Goods already subject to Section 232 auto parts duties.
- IEEPA reciprocal tariff exception (HTSUS 9903.01.33).
For reference, a summary of Copper Chapter 99 HTSUS classification list Click here.
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.
