Commerce Issues Technical Corrections to HTSUS for §232 Metals Duties Under Proclamation 11021
The Secretary of Commerce published two technical corrections and a clarification to Annex IV of Presidential Proclamation 11021, which expanded §232 duties on aluminum, steel, and copper imports effective April 2, 2026. The corrections amend the HTSUS to accurately reflect the Proclamation's tariff adjustments on metal products cited as national security threats.
What changed
Federal Register published a trade-policy record: The Secretary of Commerce published two technical corrections and a clarification to Annex IV of Presidential Proclamation 11021, which expanded §232 duties on aluminum, steel, and copper imports effective April 2, 2026. The corrections amend the HTSUS to accurately reflect the Proclamation's tariff adjustments on metal products cited as national security threats.
Procedural posture
The record should be read under §232; confirm whether it is a notice, request for comments, rule, bill action, report, or implementation step.
Affected scope
HS scope: 76, 72, 74; countries: US; instruments: §232
Practical impact
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