Section 232 Additional FAQs - Automobiles and Auto Parts

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Are auto parts for passenger vehicles and light trucks subject to the reciprocal duties?

Auto parts for passenger vehicles and light trucks, as defined by Executive Order 14257, issued April 2, 2025, and subject to Section 232 duties as of May 3, 2025, are not subject to the reciprocal duties effective April 5, 2025, pursuant to heading 9903.01.33, HTSUS. Refer to 90 FR 15041 (Apr. 7, 2025) and CSMS # 64680374 and # 64701128.

Are used cars covered by the Proclamation and subject to the duties?

Yes, used passenger vehicles and trucks are subject to the Section 232 duties pursuant to the Proclamation, except those manufactured in a year at least 25 years prior to the year of the date of entry.

Which light trucks are covered by the Proclamation and subject to the duties?

Light trucks classified in subheadings 8704.21.01, 8704.31.01, 8704.41.00, 8704.51.00, and 8704.60.00 are subject to the duties.

How do I become eligible to apply the ad valorem tariff of 25 percent exclusively to the value of the non-U.S. content of the automobile.

Monitor the website of the U.S. Commerce Department for details.

When are the Section 232 duties on auto parts effective?

May 3, 2025.

Are Commercial vehicles subject to the duties?

Commercial vehicles, such as sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, cargo vans and light trucks, provided for in heading 9903.94.01, HTSUS, are subject to the Section 232 duties pursuant to the Proclamation.

Are products of the United States subject to Section 232 duties?

No.

How do I import a personal automobile?

See Importing a motor vehicle and consult the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States for the duty rates, as applicable.

Under Section 3(b)(iii) of the EO, it specifically states “subject to the additional duties”, so is paying actual Section 232 duties required in order to be exempt from reciprocal tariffs?

Only auto parts for passenger vehicles and light trucks, as defined by Executive Order 14257, issued April 2, 2025, and subject to Section 232 duties as of May 3, 2025, are not subject to the reciprocal duties effective April 5, 2025, pursuant to heading 9903.01.33, HTSUS. Refer to 90 FR 15041 (Apr. 7, 2025) and CSMS # 64680374 and # 64701128.

Parts have classifications that would fall on the aluminum derivatives list where the aluminum content is zero, would they be exempt from the reciprocal tariff of that country? Or is it that they’re only exempt for the content?

Only auto parts for passenger vehicles and light trucks, as defined by Executive Order 14257, issued April 2, 2025, and subject to Section 232 duties as of May 3, 2025, and are not subject to the reciprocal duties effective April 5, 2025, pursuant to heading 9903.01.33, HTSUS. Refer to 90 FR 15041 (Apr. 7, 2025) and CSMS # 64680374 and # 64701128.

When importing non-passenger parts on the list of auto parts, and the Chapter 99 tariff rate is zero are imports exempt from reciprocal tariffs?

Only auto parts for passenger vehicles and light trucks, as defined by Executive Order 14257, issued April 2, 2025, and subject to Section 232 duties as of May 3, 2025, are not subject to the reciprocal duties effective April 5, 2025, pursuant to heading 9903.01.33, HTSUS. Refer to 90 FR 15041 (Apr. 7, 2025) and CSMS # 64680374 and # 64701128.

The section 232 tariffs on the auto parts list do not go into effect until May 3rd. Would the exemption from the reciprocal tariffs (which are effective April 5 or 9) not go into effect for those parts until May, or would we be able to use those now?

Heading 9903.01.33, HTSUS, exempting products subject to Section 232 from the reciprocal tariffs, applies to auto parts for passenger vehicles and light trucks.

Parts have classifications that would fall on the aluminum derivatives list where the aluminum content is zero, would they be exempt from the reciprocal tariff of that country? Or is it that they’re only exempt for the content?

Only auto parts for passenger vehicles and light trucks, as defined by Executive Order 14257, issued April 2, 2025, and subject to Section 232 duties as of May 3, 2025, and are not subject to the reciprocal duties effective April 5, 2025, pursuant to heading 9903.01.33, HTSUS. Refer to 90 FR 15041 (Apr. 7, 2025) and CSMS # 64680374 and # 64701128.

I am a U.S. government employee or military service member returning to the United States from a foreign assignment, and I am importing my car into the United States. Do I owe Section 232 tariffs on my car?

No. Vehicles imported by government employees and service members are exempt from Section 232 duties under Chapter 98.

Under HTSUS Subheading 9805.00.50,

military and civilian employees of the U.S. government returning at the end of an assignment due to extended duty outside the customs territory of the U.S., or
returning members of their family that resided with them at such post or station:

may enter vehicles among their duty-free personal and household effects. Generally, extended duty is 140 days or more (120 days for certain Navy deployments). The vehicle must have been in the possession of a government employee, service member, or one of their family members prior to importation.

Vehicles do not qualify for this exemption if:

imported for sale, or
for the use of someone who is not a government employee, service member, or one of their family members.

Imported vehicles must meet EPA and DOT requirements. For more information see: Importing a motor vehicle

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Section 232 Additional FAQs - Automobiles and Auto Parts

Are auto parts for passenger vehicles and light trucks subject to the reciprocal duties?

Are used cars covered by the Proclamation and subject to the duties?

Which light trucks are covered by the Proclamation and subject to the duties?

How do I become eligible to apply the ad valorem tariff of 25 percent exclusively to the value of the non-U.S. content of the automobile.

When are the Section 232 duties on auto parts effective?

Are Commercial vehicles subject to the duties?

Are products of the United States subject to Section 232 duties?

How do I import a personal automobile?

Under Section 3(b)(iii) of the EO, it specifically states “subject to the additional duties”, so is paying actual Section 232 duties required in order to be exempt from reciprocal tariffs?

Parts have classifications that would fall on the aluminum derivatives list where the aluminum content is zero, would they be exempt from the reciprocal tariff of that country? Or is it that they’re only exempt for the content?

When importing non-passenger parts on the list of auto parts, and the Chapter 99 tariff rate is zero are imports exempt from reciprocal tariffs?

The section 232 tariffs on the auto parts list do not go into effect until May 3rd. Would the exemption from the reciprocal tariffs (which are effective April 5 or 9) not go into effect for those parts until May, or would we be able to use those now?

Parts have classifications that would fall on the aluminum derivatives list where the aluminum content is zero, would they be exempt from the reciprocal tariff of that country? Or is it that they’re only exempt for the content?

I am a U.S. government employee or military service member returning to the United States from a foreign assignment, and I am importing my car into the United States. Do I owe Section 232 tariffs on my car?

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Section 232 Additional FAQs - Automobiles and Auto Parts

Are auto parts for passenger vehicles and light trucks subject to the reciprocal duties?

Are used cars covered by the Proclamation and subject to the duties?

Which light trucks are covered by the Proclamation and subject to the duties?

How do I become eligible to apply the ad valorem tariff of 25 percent exclusively to the value of the non-U.S. content of the automobile.

When are the Section 232 duties on auto parts effective?

Are Commercial vehicles subject to the duties?

Are products of the United States subject to Section 232 duties?

How do I import a personal automobile?

Under Section 3(b)(iii) of the EO, it specifically states “subject to the additional duties”, so is paying actual Section 232 duties required in order to be exempt from reciprocal tariffs?

Parts have classifications that would fall on the aluminum derivatives list where the aluminum content is zero, would they be exempt from the reciprocal tariff of that country? Or is it that they’re only exempt for the content?

When importing non-passenger parts on the list of auto parts, and the Chapter 99 tariff rate is zero are imports exempt from reciprocal tariffs?

The section 232 tariffs on the auto parts list do not go into effect until May 3rd. Would the exemption from the reciprocal tariffs (which are effective April 5 or 9) not go into effect for those parts until May, or would we be able to use those now?

Parts have classifications that would fall on the aluminum derivatives list where the aluminum content is zero, would they be exempt from the reciprocal tariff of that country? Or is it that they’re only exempt for the content?

I am a U.S. government employee or military service member returning to the United States from a foreign assignment, and I am importing my car into the United States. Do I owe Section 232 tariffs on my car?

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