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Section 232 Aluminum Tariffs on Aluminum Rods

Section 232 of U.S.

Last updated: 18 June 2026Published: 22 November 2025

Source: https://www.trade.gov/section-232-aluminum-and-steel-tariffs

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Section 232 of U.S. trade law comes into play for importers of aluminum rods at the point of U.S. customs entry. The provision authorizes the President to impose import duties on aluminum products – including semi-finished goods such as rods intended for industrial processing – on national security grounds. Applicable rates and exemptions differ by country of origin and may be subject to quotas or time-limited exclusions. Freight forwarders and procurement teams must verify current tariff schedules before costing and filing customs declarations.

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