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Section 232 Aluminum Tariffs on Secondary Aluminum

Unlike primary aluminum smelted from bauxite, secondary aluminum refers to recycled aluminum derived from scrap and residual materials.

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Unlike primary aluminum smelted from bauxite, secondary aluminum refers to recycled aluminum derived from scrap and residual materials.

Section 232 of U.S. trade law extends to this category as well: the President may impose import tariffs on secondary aluminum when imports are deemed a threat to national security.

Importers must clearly distinguish between the two aluminum types in customs filings, as secondary aluminum carries its own tariff classification numbers and potentially different duty rates.

Last updated: 18 June 2026Published: 22 November 2025

Source: https://www.trade.gov/section-232-investigations

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Unlike primary aluminum smelted from bauxite, secondary aluminum refers to recycled aluminum derived from scrap and residual materials. Section 232 of U.S. trade law extends to this category as well: the President may impose import tariffs on secondary aluminum when imports are deemed a threat to national security. Importers must clearly distinguish between the two aluminum types in customs filings, as secondary aluminum carries its own tariff classification numbers and potentially different duty rates. Exemptions or quotas may apply depending on the country of origin and prevailing trade policy.

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