Trump extends 50% duties on steel and aluminum imports: adds 407 product codes

Administration Donald Trump on Friday, August 15, announced the extension of 50% duties on steel and aluminum imports. Hundreds of derivative products will now be subject to the additional charges. About writes Reuters.

According to the US Department of Commerce, the Bureau of Industry and Security has added 407 new product codes to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

This means that products containing steel or aluminum will be subject to duties at the rates already established. The new tariffs will come into force on August 18.

At the same time, the document clarifies that if the goods contain other materials, they will also be subject to duty in accordance with the country of origin.

Speaking to journalists on board Air Force One, President Trump also said that he was preparing additional announcements not only on steel imports but also on semiconductors.

• On March 12, 2025, the following new laws came into force in the United States 25% import duties on steel and aluminum introduced by Trump shortly after taking office.
• On June 4, Trump made good on his threat and increased import duties on steel and aluminum from 25% to 50% of the value of the goods.