Effective August 1, 2025, all imports of semi-finished copper products and intensive copper derivative products are subject to a 50% Section 232 tariff against only the value of the copper content, which must also be reported in kilograms.
Any subject merchandise entered into a Foreign Trade Zone on or after August 1, 2025, will be required to be entered as privileged foreign status which will lock in the 50% tariff rate, regardless of the intended withdrawal date. This tariff is not recoverable under duty drawback provisions.
Merchandise eligible for any free trade agreement remains subject to this tariff.
Articles eligible for reduced of free duty treatment under a provision within Chapter 98 remain duty free except for subheading 9802.00.60 which will be tariffed at the full value of the article.
Merchandise that is subject to Section 232 for autos and auto parts will be exempt from the copper Section 232 tariff.
Additional derivative products are scheduled to be added to the scope of the tariff within 90 days and further review, and reporting is required to determine if additional universal tariffs are required to start with a 15% tariff in January of 2027 on refined copper and others, with an increase planned for 2028.