Section 232 Steel Tariff Hits Household Appliances

The Bureau of Industry and Security has announced that the Section 232 tariff on imports of steel (which was recently increased to 50 percent for all countries except the United Kingdom) will be imposed on the value of the steel content in the following derivative products, effective with respect to goods entered or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption on or after 12:01 a.m. ET on June 23.

– combined refrigerator-freezers under HTSUS 8418.10.00

– small and large dryers under HTSUS 8451.21.00 and 8451.29.00

– washing machines under HTSUS 8450.11.00 and 8450.20.00

– dishwashers under HTSUS 8422.11.00

– chest and upright freezers under HTSUS 8418.30.00 and 8418.40.00

– cooking stoves, ranges, and ovens under HTSUS 8516.60.40

– food waste disposals under HTSUS 8509.80.20

– welded wire rack under HTSUS 9403.99.9020

BIS notes that the aluminum content of products classified under HTSUS 9403.99.9020 also continues to be subject to the Section 232 tariff on imports of aluminum.

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