Department of Commerce Adds 407 Product Categories to Steel and Aluminum Tariffs

Strategic Insights -

The U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has issued a news release announcing the addition of 407 product categories to the list of "derivative" steel and aluminum products subject to Section 232 sectoral tariffs. This move expands the reach of the tariffs, shutting down avenues for circumvention and supporting the revitalization of the American steel and aluminum industries. The announcement marks the latest step in the Trump Administration's efforts to strengthen the country's steel and aluminum industry.

Key Takeaways:

  • 407 product categories have been added to the list of "derivative" steel and aluminum products covered by Section 232 sectoral tariffs.
  • The added product categories include wind turbines, mobile cranes, bulldozers, railcars, furniture, compressors, pumps, and hundreds of other products.
  • The steel and aluminum content of these products will be subject to a duty rate of 50%.
  • Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security Jeffrey Kessler stated that today's action supports the continued revitalization of the American steel and aluminum industries.
  • This is the latest step in the Trump Administration's efforts to strengthen the country's steel and aluminum industry, following president's proclamation in February, which eliminated numerous carve-outs from the Section 232 steel and aluminum tariffs.

Statistics:

  • 407 product categories have been added to the list of "derivative" steel and aluminum products covered by Section 232 sectoral tariffs.
  • The duty rate for the added products will be 50%.
  • 3 annual windows are available for the public to submit product inclusion requests, with the next window opening in September.
  • The number of products affected by the tariffs has increased significantly, with hundreds of new products added, including wind turbines, mobile cranes, and bulldozers.

Sources:

  • "Department of Commerce Adds 407 Product Categories to Steel and Aluminum Tariffs," U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security, Aug. 19, 2025
  • Federal Register notice, "Adoption and Procedures of the Section 232 Steel and Aluminum Tariff Inclusions Process," Aug. 19, 2025
  • Regulations.gov, "Document: BIS-2025-0023/document"