Notice: September 2025 Section 232 Steel and Aluminum Tariff Inclusions Window Opens
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The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has opened a new window for requests to include additional steel and aluminum products within Section 232 tariffs.
This process is related to the President’s orders under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. These orders are part of Proclamations 10895 and 10896, issued on February 10, 2025.
The Proclamations made new tariff rates for steel and aluminum imports, including certain extra products made from steel and aluminum. The BIS has set up a process to let people request more products to be added under these duties.
Window Dates and Submission Information
The window is open from September 15, 2025, until 11:59 PM ET on September 29, 2025. Only submissions for inclusion requests will be accepted during this time.
All submissions must be sent by email to the Defense Industrial Base Programs inbox at the BIS.
Process Details
After the window closes, accepted requests will be posted online for a two-week public comment period. This will be on Docket ID BIS-2025-0023 at Regulations.gov.
The process follows the interim final rule published on May 2, 2025 (90 FR 18780). There are set submission periods each year in May, September, and January.
Contact Information
For questions or more information about the inclusions process, contact Stephen Astle at 202-482-4506. For steel, email [email addresses as listed in notice]. For aluminum, email [email addresses as listed in notice].
More information and details about the submission process can be found in the interim final rule.
Robby S. Saunders
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Technology Security
Federal Register Notice 2025-18008, September 17, 2025
Bureau of Industry and Security
U.S. Department of Commerce
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