As part of our ongoing commitment to keep you informed of important trade developments, we’d like to provide an update on the recent Executive Order issued by the U.S. Administration, increasing tariffs on most imported steel and aluminum articles, including derivatives, from 25% to 50%. This change took effect on June 4, 2025, at 12:01 am EDT.

This is a continuation of the policy shift first announced in February. You should review your import activity to determine how these new rates and reporting requirements impact your current and future shipments.

What’s Changed

  • Tariff Rate: Most steel and aluminum imports now face a 50% tariff, up from 25%.
  • U.K. Origin Goods: Steel and aluminum goods from the United Kingdom remain at 25% due to the U.S.-U.K agreement.
  • Content Reporting: You must declare the steel and aluminum content separately from the rest of the product. The non-metal portion may face additional duties under tariff rules.
  • No Duty Drawback: There is no eligibility for duty refunds on affected products.
  • FTZ Entries: Products admitted to a Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) on or after June 4 must be entered under privileged foreign status and will be assessed the 50% tariff when removed for U.S. consumption.

Products Affected

U.S. CBP has published updated HTS codes for aluminum and steel products subject to the new tariff rate. These lists may not be exhaustive:

Compliance and Filing Guidelines

CBP has reinforced the enforcement on content declarations:

  • Only the steel or aluminum portion of a good is subject to the 50% tariff.
  • The remaining non-metal content may be subject to Executive Order 14257 (“Reciprocal Tariffs”) or other duties.
  • Accurate content reporting is required. Noncompliance may result in penalties, suspended privileges, or legal action.

If you’re unsure whether a product is affected by multiple tariff actions or how to prioritize duty payments, contact us directly.

Recommended Actions

To manage risk and avoid delays, we recommend you:

  1. Review current and upcoming shipments for classification, country of origin, and HTS codes.
  2. Audit your content declaration practices for HTSUS Chapters 73 (steel) and 76 (aluminum).
  3. Reassess sourcing strategy, especially for goods from the U.K. that may still qualify for the lower tariff rate.
  4. Check FTZ entry procedures to ensure the correct status is applied.
  5. Evaluate potential duty exposure on non-metal contents under the current tariff rules.

We’re Here to Help

Our Trade Services and Customs Consulting teams can help you with:

  • Tariff impact assessments
  • HTS classification reviews
  • Sourcing strategy updates
  • Entry filing and compliance audits
  • Guidance on FTZ procedures and tariff stacking

For assistance regarding:

North America regulations, please contact us at: compliance.mcsi.nam@maersk.com.
China regulations, please contact us at: GTCCAPA@maersk.com.
EU regulations, please contact us at: consulting@lns.maersk.com.

We’ll continue to monitor these tariff changes and keep you informed as further guidance becomes available. Stay informed with the latest tariff changes and guidance at our Global Tariffs Resource Page.

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