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Section 232 Steel, Aluminum and Copper Tariffs Now Apply to Full Value: Recosting Tools, Lighting, Hardware and Appliances in 2026
Going global: US companies · Nov 9, 2026

Section 232 Steel, Aluminum and Copper Tariffs Now Apply to Full Value: Recosting Tools, Lighting, Hardware and Appliances in 2026

From April 6, 2026, Section 232 duties on steel, aluminum and copper no longer apply only to the value of the metal content but to the full value of the goods: 50% for articles made essentially of these metals, 25% for derivatives, 15% for some equipment, 10% for goods made with U.S. metal, and nothing for goods with 15% or less metal by weight.

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