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Proc 9893ProclamationTrump 45 · R

Proclamation 9893

Adjusting Imports of Aluminum Into the United States

This proclamation removes the 10 percent aluminum tariff on Canada and Mexico starting May 20, 2019, following negotiated alternative measures to prevent unfair trade practices and import surges. The tariff remains in place for other countries. The Harmonized Tariff Schedule is amended to reflect these exclusions.

Federal Register Open PDF 84 FR 23983

Impact dates

  1. Tariff exclusion and HTSUS amendments take effect for Canada and Mexico

Key directives

  • Exclude Canada and Mexico from 10% aluminum tariff effective May 20, 2019
  • Amend HTSUS heading 9903.85.01 to include Canada and Mexico in exception
  • Maintain current tariff level for all other countries
  • Monitor implementation and effectiveness of alternative measures with Canada and Mexico
  • Exempt privileged foreign status aluminum in foreign trade zones from tariff if admitted before May 20, 2019

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • Tariff exclusion takes effect May 20, 2019 at 12:01 a.m. EDT for Canada and Mexico
  • HTSUS amendments effective for goods entered on or after May 20, 2019

Near term (90d)

  • Monitoring of Canadian and Mexican import levels and agreement implementation

Long term

  • Potential revisit of determination if measures prove ineffective
  • Continued 10% tariff on non-exempt countries unless further action taken

Risks & tensions

  • Risk of import surge through Canada/Mexico from other countries (transshipment) despite monitoring agreements
  • Potential WTO disputes from countries still facing tariffs while NAFTA partners exempted
  • Presidential determination leaves door open to reimpose tariffs if monitoring shows problems
  • 'As appropriate' revisit language creates policy uncertainty
Proclamation 9893: Adjusting Imports of Aluminum Into the United States · Executive Orders