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GUIDANCE: Further Adjusting the Tariff Regimes for Imports of Aluminum, Steel, and Copper Into the United States
On April 2, 2026, the President issued Proclamation 11021, “Strengthening Actions Taken to Adjust Imports of Aluminum, Steel, and Copper into the United States,” under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1862). This proclamation imposes 10-50% additional duties on the full customs value of certain imports of steel, aluminum, copper articles (metal articles) and their derivatives from all countries, effective April 6, 2026. See 91 FR 18201 and CSMS 68253075.
On June 1, 2026, the President issued Proclamation 11032, “Further Adjusting the Tariff Regimes for Imports of Aluminum, Steel, and Copper Into the United States” amending Proclamation 11021, adding new metals derivatives subject to Section 232 duties and reducing the Section 232 duty rates for other derivatives. See 91 FR 34085.
Your Weekly Recap
- CBP announces important change for bicycles, electric bikes, scooters at Calexico Ports of Entry June 8
- 2026 HTS Revision 10 June 8
- CSMS # 68855869 - GUIDANCE: Further Adjusting the Tariff Regimes for Imports of Aluminum, Steel, and Copper Into the United States June 5
- CSMS # 68816828 - Harmonized System Update (HSU) 2611 June 5
- White House Issues New Executive Order: “Strengthening Customs Enforcement” June 3
- CBP Releases New Animated Video Showcasing Landmark Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) Success in Combating $300 Million Duty Evasion Scheme June 3
- USTR Requests Public Comment for Establishing U.S.-China Board of Trade June 2
- CSMS # 68819425 - Harmonized System Update (HSU) 2612 June 2
- Reminder: NCSD’s June Webinar Schedule
- Reminder: CBP Trade Violations Reporting Webinars: June 23, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. ET: Trade Violations Reporting TVR (Q2) June 25, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. ET: Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) (Q2)
Note: Italicized text is the day the news was published or made readily accessible.
CAPE IEEPA Refunds
Below are some helpful links to stay updated with CBP announcements regarding the CAPE IEEPA Refunds:
- International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) Duty Refunds
- CAPE Trade Information Notice
- ACE Portal: CAPE Declarations Quick Reference Guide
- Electronic Refund Enrollment in CBP’s ACE Portal (PDF)
- Electronic Refund Enrollment in the ACE Portal (Video)
- ACE Portal and ACH Refunds FAQs
Upcoming Webinars:
None scheduled.
For recorded webinars, please visit: CBP Trade Outreach Webinars
Additional Resources:
- *New* IEEPA Refunds Scam Alert
- Consolidated Administration and Processing Entries (CAPE) Tool Resources
- CSMS # 68536553 - CBP Offers Multiple ACE Reports for Monitoring CAPE Refund Claims
- CSMS # 68569567 - Best Practices for Protecting Your Information Regarding IEEPA Refunds
- CSMS # 68397097 - Updated ACE Entry Summary Error Dictionary Now Available on CBP.gov
- CSMS # 68396594 - AVAILABLE NOW – Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) for IEEPA Refunds
