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Proclamation 10139

Adjusting Imports of Aluminum Into the United States

This proclamation removes the 10 percent tariff on aluminum imports from the United Arab Emirates, replacing it with a quota system negotiated as an alternative national security measure. The quota takes effect February 3, 2021, and amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule accordingly, while maintaining existing tariffs on aluminum from other countries.

Federal Register Open PDF 86 FR 6825

Impact dates

  1. CBP implementation of quantitative limitations as soon as practicable

  2. UAE tariff exclusion and quota effective for goods entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse

  3. Quota accounting period begins (retroactive for 2021 aggregate limits)

Key directives

  • Exclude UAE from 10% aluminum tariff under Proclamation 9704
  • Implement quantitative limitations (quota) on UAE aluminum imports
  • Amend HTSUS subheadings 9903.85.01, 9903.85.05-9903.85.08, and 9903.85.11
  • CBP to implement quota as soon as practicable
  • Secretary of Commerce to monitor implementation and consult USTR on necessary adjustments
  • Maintain current tariff level for all other countries

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • Tariff exclusion for UAE announced
  • HTSUS amendments specified

Near term (90d)

  • Quota system effective February 3, 2021
  • CBP implementation of quantitative limitations
  • Annual aggregate limits apply starting calendar year 2021 with retroactive accounting from January 1, 2021

Long term

  • Ongoing monitoring of quota effectiveness
  • Potential revisiting of determination based on implementation
  • Quota continues unless modified or terminated

Risks & tensions

  • Quota 'as soon as practicable' implementation leaves brief operational gap
  • Retroactive 2021 accounting from January 1 may create compliance complexity for entries between Jan 1 and Feb 3
  • Preservation of reversion authority ('may be revisited') creates policy uncertainty for UAE exporters
  • Maintaining tariffs on other countries while exempting UAE may draw disputes or comparison demands from other nations
Proclamation 10139: Adjusting Imports of Aluminum Into the United States · Executive Orders