Adjusting Imports of Copper Into the United States

This proclamation imposes a 50 percent tariff on imports of semi-finished copper products and intensive copper derivative products, effective August 1, 2025, following a Section 232 finding by the Secretary of Commerce that copper imports threaten national security. The tariff applies only to the copper content of covered articles, and no drawback is available. The Secretary of Commerce must establish a process for adding derivative copper articles within 90 days, implement domestic sales requirements for copper input materials and high-quality copper scrap under the Defense Production Act, and update the President by June 30, 2026, on whether phased tariffs on refined copper of 15 percent in 2027 and 30 percent in 2028 are warranted. Covered products admitted to foreign trade zones must be admitted under "privileged foreign" status.

Importers of semi-finished copper products and intensive copper derivative products to Pay a 50 percent tariff on the copper content of imported semi-finished copper products and intensive copper derivative products, in addition to any other applicable duties (Effective for goods entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse on or after 12:01 a.m. EDT on August 1, 2025). Importers of copper articles subject to the proclamation to Accurately declare copper content in imported articles in compliance with forthcoming CBP guidance, with underreporting subject to monetary penalties, loss of import privileges, and criminal liability (unclear). Parties admitting covered copper products into U.S. foreign trade zones to Admit covered copper products into United States foreign trade zones under "privileged foreign" status, except products eligible for "domestic status" (On or after August 1, 2025).

No known legal challenges.