Department of Commerce Opens Inclusions Window for Automobile Parts Tariff Process
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The United States Department of Commerce has announced a new update regarding the tariff process on automobile parts. This update comes from the International Trade Administration (ITA). The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is working with the ITA to handle this process.
A special time, called the “inclusions window,” is opening for submissions. During this time, people can ask to add more automobile parts to the list under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. The President has given permission for certain duties, or taxes, on vehicle parts.
The inclusions window will open on April 1, 2026, and will close at 11:59 p.m. ET on April 14, 2026. This window is the time frame during which people can submit requests to include more parts on the tariff list.
All submissions must be sent to a specific email. The email address is protected and needs to be accessed responsibly to avoid errors.
The process was established by a proclamation from the President on March 26, 2025. This is known as Proclamation 10908, titled “Adjusting Imports of Automobiles and Automobile Parts Into the United States.” It sets out specific duties on automobiles and certain parts.
In September 2025, an interim final rule (IFR) was published. This rule created a specific process to include additional parts. The rule established four two-week windows each year: in January, April, July, and October. These windows are for submitting automobile parts for possible inclusion in the tariff duties.
This April’s inclusions window will be open for two weeks. Once the window closes, inclusion requests that are accepted will be available for public comment. This will happen on Docket ID ITA-2025-0040 at Regulations.gov.
Before submitting a request, make sure the parts are not already part of the duties list. If you have submitted a request before and have not received a decision, do not submit the same request again. Only submit if you have new important information.
Andrew Farquharson, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Manufacturing, provided this update. The document information was filed on March 23, 2026, and carries the billing code 3510-DR-P.
For further details or questions, you may contact the email provided in the notice.
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