Adjusting Imports of Steel Into the United States

President Biden suspended for one year the 25 percent tariff on steel articles and derivative steel articles imported from Ukraine, citing Russia's invasion and the need to preserve Ukraine's steel industry as an economic lifeline. The suspension takes effect June 1, 2022, and expires June 1, 2023, while tariffs on steel imports from all other countries remain unchanged.

Federal Register Open PDF 87 FR 33407

Impact dates

Jun 1, 2023
Tariff suspension on Ukrainian steel articles expires (11:59 p.m. EDT)
Jun 1, 2022
Tariff suspension on Ukrainian steel articles and derivative steel articles takes effect

Key directives

Suspend 25% tariff on steel articles and derivative steel articles from Ukraine for 1 year
Secretary of Commerce shall monitor domestic steel industry and Ukrainian steel industry developments
Secretary shall inform President of any need to terminate or extend the suspension
Revise HTSUS subchapter III of chapter 99 to reflect tariff suspension for Ukraine
Supersede inconsistent provisions of prior proclamations and Executive Orders

Who is ordered

Secretary of Commerce · Commerce

Timeline

Immediate

Suspension of Ukraine steel tariffs takes effect June 1, 2022 at 12:01 a.m. EDT

Near term (90d)

Secretary of Commerce to monitor domestic and Ukrainian steel industry developments

Long term

Tariff suspension expires June 1, 2023 unless extended; potential for broader U.S.-Ukraine security discussions on steel overcapacity

Risks & tensions

Potential domestic political pressure from U.S. steel producers who may oppose tariff relief for Ukraine
Uncertainty about whether Ukrainian steel production will recover sufficiently within the 1-year window
Monitoring requirement creates ongoing administrative burden without specified reporting frequency
Risk of trade diversion if Ukrainian steel is rerouted through other countries