U.S. Adjusts Section 232 Tariffs on Aluminum, Steel and Copper – Full Customs Value Now Applies (Updated)

Effective April 6, 2026, Section 232 tariffs on aluminum, steel, and copper now apply to the full customs value of imported products. The updated structure sets rates of 50% for metal articles, 25% for metal-heavy derivatives, and a transitional 15% through 2027 for industrial and electrical grid equipment. Products made entirely with US-origin metal qualify for 10%, while goods with 15% or less metal content are removed from scope. CBP guidance now available.