Yes. As of October 2026, the United States charges a Section 232 tariff on most imported aluminum, from ingot to extrusions, sheet, foil, tube, castings and forgings, generally at 50% of full value. Many finished aluminum products are covered too, at 50% or 25%. Aluminum scrap and many products not on the lists pay no aluminum tariff, though normal duty may still apply. Coverage depends on the HTS code, so check yours.
Key Takeaways
- Most aluminum forms pay a 50% Section 232 tariff on full value.
- Many finished aluminum products pay 50% or 25%.
- Scrap is not on the lists; normal duty can still apply.
- The HTS code of each item decides the outcome.
Aluminum Tariffs by Form
The table shows how common aluminum forms are treated under the June 2026 product lists, with the normal (Column 1) duty from the U.S. tariff schedule. The normal duty varies within each heading, so the figures are examples only.
| Aluminum form | HTS heading | Normal duty (examples) | Section 232 (October 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unwrought aluminum (ingot, billet) | 7601 | Free to 2.6% (unalloyed) | 50% of full value |
| Bars, rods and profiles (extrusions) | 7604 | 1.5% to 5% | 50% |
| Plates, sheets and strip | 7606 | About 3% for alloy sheet | 50% |
| Foil up to 0.2 mm | 7607 | Varies | 50% |
| Tubes, pipes and fittings | 7608, 7609 | Varies | 50% |
| Castings and forgings | 7616.99.51.60 / .70 | 2.5% | 50% |
| Structures and parts of structures | 7610 | Up to 5.7% | 50% |
| Cookware and household articles | 7615 | Varies | 25% |
| Waste and scrap | 7602 | Varies | Not on the lists |
Why the Form Matters More Than the Metal
Customs does not ask how much aluminum you bought in total. It asks what each imported item is. The same alloy can be a 50% extrusion, a 25% household article or an untaxed part of a machine, depending on how it is classified. Since April 6, 2026, the duty applies to the full customs value of covered goods, not just the metal. Products made with aluminum that was smelted and cast in the U.S. can qualify for a 10% rate, and Russian aluminum carries 200%.
- Check the code first. Look up each product in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
- Check the list second. The annexes to the June 2026 proclamation decide coverage.
- Check origin third. UK and U.S.-smelted metal can change the rate.
Aluminum in EV Chargers and Charging Sites
Charger makers use aluminum for die-cast housings, heat sinks on power modules and some pedestal columns. When those parts arrive inside a finished charger, the charger’s own code usually decides the duty. When they arrive on their own, as spare housings or site structures, they may fall under an aluminum heading above. Ask your supplier to list separately shipped aluminum parts with their codes. Our guide to OEM unit cost drivers shows where duty sits in landed cost, and our US customs guide explains classification.
EVDANCE builds wallboxes, portable chargers and commercial charging stations in its own factory and can document the aluminum content of each model. Rates and rules here are as of October 2026; confirm the current proclamation and HTS notes before you ship.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is aluminum scrap tariffed?
Aluminum waste and scrap (heading 7602) does not appear on the Section 232 lists as of October 2026. Normal duty and other rules may still apply.
Is there a tariff on aluminum from Canada?
Yes. Canadian aluminum pays the Section 232 tariff. Country exemptions ended in March 2025.
Is aluminum foil tariffed?
Yes. Foil up to 0.2 mm thick (heading 7607) is listed at 50% of full value as of October 2026.
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