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Proclamation 9710

Adjusting Imports of Aluminum Into the United States

This proclamation temporarily exempts Australia, Argentina, South Korea, Brazil, and EU member countries from a 10 percent aluminum tariff imposed on March 23, 2018, while continuing trade negotiations. The exemptions expire at 12:01 a.m. EDT on May 1, 2018, unless satisfactory alternative arrangements are reached. The proclamation also amends tariff exclusion procedures and directs the U.S. Trade Representative to advise on preventing transshipment from exempted countries.

Federal Register Open PDF 83 FR 13355

Impact dates

  1. tariff becomes effective for all countries unless extended

  2. exemptions expire for listed countries (through close of business)

  3. tariff takes effect for non-exempt countries; foreign trade zone rules change

Key directives

  • exempt specified countries from 10% aluminum tariff until May 1, 2018
  • amend Proclamation 9704 tariff effective dates
  • amend HTSUS note 19 and heading 9903.85.01
  • USTR to advise on transshipment prevention measures
  • Secretary to revise HTSUS and publish in Federal Register
  • amend tariff exclusion procedures to allow retroactive relief
  • impose foreign trade zone admission restrictions

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • tariff takes effect March 23, 2018 for non-exempt countries
  • exemptions take effect for listed countries
  • foreign trade zone admission rules change

Near term (90d)

  • exemptions expire May 1, 2018 unless extended by further proclamation
  • USTR to advise on transshipment prevention measures
  • Secretary to publish HTSUS modifications

Long term

  • potential quota implementation for exempt countries
  • ongoing negotiations for alternative arrangements
  • possible tariff adjustments based on national security determinations

Risks & tensions

  • uncertainty for exempted countries beyond May 1 deadline
  • potential for quota imposition on exempt countries
  • risk of transshipment through exempt countries to evade tariffs
  • trade retaliation from affected countries
  • tension between security alliances and protectionist trade policy
Proclamation 9710: Adjusting Imports of Aluminum Into the United States · Executive Orders