Section 232 Steel & Aluminum Tariff Tracker

Current U.S. Section 232 tariff rates on imported metals. Section 232 hits imports — not domestically produced metal — which is why it pushes so many buyers toward U.S. supply.

Last updatedJune 22, 2026

Current Section 232 tariff rates by category
Category	Rate	Notes
Steel articles & derivatives	50%	UK imports 25%. Applies to the full customs value of covered articles (since Apr 6, 2026).
Aluminum articles & derivatives	50%	UK imports 25%. Applies to the full customs value of covered articles.
Copper (certain articles)	25%	Plus certain steel/aluminum derivatives also at 25%.
Transitional reduced rate (select categories)	15%	Certain agricultural equipment, residential HVAC systems/components, and select industrial machinery — through Dec 31, 2027.

Rates and product scope change frequently by presidential proclamation. Verify the current rate and HTS coverage with U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CSMS bulletins) and the Federal Register before relying on this for a transaction.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Section 232?: Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act lets the U.S. impose tariffs on imports deemed a national-security concern. It is the basis for the tariffs on imported steel, aluminum, and (more recently) copper.
Do Section 232 tariffs apply to U.S.-made metal?: No — they apply to imports. Sourcing domestically produced steel and aluminum avoids the Section 232 import tariff entirely, which is a growing reason buyers reshore metal supply.
How current is this?: This page reflects rates as of June 22, 2026. Section 232 rates and product scope change frequently by proclamation; always confirm the current rate and HTS coverage with U.S. Customs & Border Protection before relying on it.

Section 232 Steel & Aluminum Tariff Tracker

Current U.S. Section 232 tariff rates on imported metals. Section 232 hits imports — not domestically produced metal — which is why it pushes so many buyers toward U.S. supply.

Last updatedJune 22, 2026

Current Section 232 tariff rates by category
Category	Rate	Notes
Steel articles & derivatives	50%	UK imports 25%. Applies to the full customs value of covered articles (since Apr 6, 2026).
Aluminum articles & derivatives	50%	UK imports 25%. Applies to the full customs value of covered articles.
Copper (certain articles)	25%	Plus certain steel/aluminum derivatives also at 25%.
Transitional reduced rate (select categories)	15%	Certain agricultural equipment, residential HVAC systems/components, and select industrial machinery — through Dec 31, 2027.

Frequently asked questions

What is Section 232?

Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act lets the U.S. impose tariffs on imports deemed a national-security concern. It is the basis for the tariffs on imported steel, aluminum, and (more recently) copper.

Do Section 232 tariffs apply to U.S.-made metal?

No — they apply to imports. Sourcing domestically produced steel and aluminum avoids the Section 232 import tariff entirely, which is a growing reason buyers reshore metal supply.

How current is this?

This page reflects rates as of June 22, 2026. Section 232 rates and product scope change frequently by proclamation; always confirm the current rate and HTS coverage with U.S. Customs & Border Protection before relying on it.