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Aluminum Extrusions

ALUMINUM SECTION 232 FACT SHEET

May 01, 2025

ALUMINUM SECTION 232 FACT SHEET 
Addressing Certain Tariffs on Imported Articles Executive Order 

 
On April 29, 2025, President Trump issued an Executive Order (EO) “Addressing Certain Tariffs on Imported Articles”. This EO is regarding Section 232 tariffs on steel, aluminum and automotive goods, as well as the International Emergency Economic...

Updated 232 Derivative Products List

Updated 232 Derivative Products List

April 24, 2025

The Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC) is pleased to share a more detailed version of the 232 Derivative Products List. This enhanced list includes specific HTSUS codes, complete with heading descriptions, subheadings, and illustrative examples of extruded aluminum products likely covered under each classification. Our goal is to provide greater...

AEC AUTOMOTIVE 232

Automotive 232

March 29, 2025

On March 27, 2025 President Trump issued an Executive Order which imposed an 25% import duty under Section 232 on the following auto/auto-related products: 1) passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans); 2) light trucks; and 3) certain automobile parts (engines and engine parts...

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IEEPA Guidance

March 29, 2025

On March 24, 2025, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) updated its guidance on the IEEPA tariffs from Canada. Specifically, CBP provided guidance on the 10% tariffs for imports of “energy and energy resources,” including “critical minerals.” See the CBP update HERE. The guidance includes an updated list of Canadian energy products subject to the 10...