Build your foundation. Avoid costly mistakes. Get grounded in the essentials of export controls and compliance. This session covers the key regulations, common pitfalls (including dual-use items), and why compliance matters – because mistakes can carry serious consequences. Perfect for…
CBP: Section 232 Tariffs Expanded to Copper
CBP: Section 232 Tariffs Expanded to Copper
August 4, 2025/
Effective August 1, Section 232 tariffs on copper imports will come into force, placing copper alongside steel and aluminum as a targeted material under national security trade measures. As with existing steel and aluminum derivative tariffs, importers should expect similar compliance requirements, including the need to identify and report the value and net weight of copper contained within imported goods. Certain derivative HTS classifications will be impacted, making accurate product data and bill-of-materials visibility critical. Importers that lack detailed sourcing and material composition information may face delays, misclassification risk, and unexpected duty exposure as enforcement ramps up.
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