A new expansion of U.S. steel tariffs will include a wider range of imported home appliances starting June 23, according to a notice from the U.S. Commerce Department.
The 50% tariff, already applied to most countries on steel and aluminum imports, will now extend to eight categories of steel-based household products. The update, posted in the Federal Register, classifies these goods as “steel derivative products” and subjects them to duties based on their steel content value.
Products affected by the expansion include: Combined refrigerator-freezers Small and large dryers Washing machines Dishwashers Chest and upright freezers Cooking stoves, ranges, and ovens Food waste disposals Welded wire racks This is the second expansion of the steel tariff program.
The first, launched in March, introduced an initial 25% duty on steel, which was later increased to 50%.
That earlier move also added nearly 300 product categories such as horseshoes and bulldozer blades to the tariff list. Officials explained that the new tariffs will be calculated based on the steel content in each product. The policy is part of ongoing efforts to adjust trade measures on imported goods with steel components.
Industry stakeholders and supply chain participants are closely watching how these changes will impact pricing, sourcing strategies, and overall market dynamics.
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