Question: As per the new requirements for derivative steel/aluminum articles, if separated on the commercial invoice, could the cost for labor, overhead, and profit be deducted from the value of the steel/aluminum articles in order to reduce the amount paid for tariffs? Answer 1: Yes, that is what we believe, although I am not aware […]
Question: We use specialized steel crates to import products into the U.S. For what it’s worth, we collapse them and return them to be used again. Registering them as instruments of international traffic hasn’t been worth it, so we’ve always treated them as packing and, therefore, dutiable at the product’s duty rate. Would steel packing […]
Question: Would the the new steel tariffs be on top of existing Section 301 duty and the new 10% China duty? So if you had a Chinese steel item with 25% 301 duty, then you would add the 25% new steel duty and the new 10% China duty for a total duty rate of 60%? […]
Question: Does anyone have an excel file outlining all exclusions past, current, etc in an Excel file they would be willing to provide? I’m a team of one for a large importer and have been asked to quickly pull all this info together. Unfortunately I do not have any prior experience with 232. Any help […]
Question: Trying to determine if parts we have stamped in Mexico are subject to the 232 provisions. Steel in coils, or flat, imported into Mexico from China is used to stamp parts that are classified in 8302.41, 8302.50, 7326.90. I have read subchapter III of HTS Chapter 99, note 16, and I do not see that these […]
Question: Is this listed in the Federal Register, and did it go into effect July 10, 2024? Under one proclamation, a Section 232 tariff of likely 25 percent will be imposed on steel and steel derivative articles imported from Mexico if the steel is melted and poured in a country other than the U.S., Canada, […]
Question: Hello Members – Does anyone have a sample letter template to suppliers they would be willing to share regarding requesting Mill Certifications for previously purchased aluminum and steel products listed in Annex XVII of the EU Regulation 2014/833 and/or subject to U.S. Section 232 (smelt and cast requirements) 19 CFR 360.101? Answer 1: The […]
Question: Need clarification on how section 232 KGS exclusion amounts are tallied by CBP please. The BIS approval letter on an exclusion is valid for one year from the date of signing. The exclusion is in effect until the total weight is imported, or until one year from the original approval date on the letter, […]
QUESTION: Does anyone in the membership have any insight on the length of time that it is taking for BIS to approve section 232 exemption requests now? 2 of the 4 filed were approved almost immediately after the “objection window closed” period 2 of the 4 (same products) have been pending in this same status […]
QUESTION: Can you still file a steel exclusion and if so, how far back can you go? *************** Answers: Yes, you can still file for steel and aluminum 232 exclusions. If granted they are retroactive to the date the request was posted. You need to go to the 232 Exclusion Portal to start the process: […]
QUESTION: Have any of the members applied for section 232 exemptions lately? Wondering what the average timeline is for approvals these days- in the beginning, it was well over one year…. ============ Answers: I apply for multiple Sect 232 exclusions and these days, the responses are coming much quicker: 30-45 days tops. Of course, results […]
QUESTION: Can someone please explain how to file for the 232 exclusion in layman’s terms? ================================================================ Answers: I assume you mean a Section 232 steel or aluminum exclusion request. The Commerce Dept website is https://232app.azurewebsites.net/steelalum . Go there and there is a button that says “Create New Exclusion Request.” It sounds like you’re new to […]
