Verify Section 232 Tariff Exclusions in Seconds

Search 20,409+ active exclusions for Steel, Aluminum, and Copper. Updated weekly with official CBP data.

Search Exclusions Now →

20,409

Active Exclusions

100%

Free Access

Weekly

Updates

3 Metals

Steel, Aluminum, Copper

Powerful Search & Analytics Tools

Everything you need to verify and analyze Section 232 exclusions

🔍

Simple Search

Quick search by exclusion code (SPR/APR) with instant traffic light status. Perfect for daily verification tasks.

Start Searching
🎯

Advanced Search

Filter by HTS code, country, applicant, product description and more. Combine multiple criteria for precise results.

Advanced Search

Why Section 232 Compliance Matters

Without proper verification, importers risk severe financial penalties and operational disruptions

⚠️

Up to 200% Tariffs

If you cannot prove country of smelt/cast for aluminum or melt/pour for steel, CBP may assume restricted origin (like Russia) and apply duties up to 200%.

⏱️

Shipment Delays

Customs brokers report steel and aluminum shipments stopped at the border for declaring country of origin as "unknown" - causing costly delays.

📋

Complex Documentation

Manual verification of exclusions against constantly updated CBP lists consumes hours and risks human error in classification.

Real-Time Status Monitoring with Traffic Lights

TariffShield tracks every exclusion weekly and assigns a visual status indicator

●

Green = Safe to Import

Exclusion has been active for more than 7 days. This code is stable and verified across multiple CBP updates. You can proceed with confidence.

●

Yellow = Monitor Closely

New exclusion (less than 7 days active). Recently added to CBP list. Verify again before shipping to ensure it remains active.

●

Red = Do Not Use

Exclusion was deactivated by CBP. Importing under this code will trigger full Section 232 tariffs (25% steel, 10% aluminum). Critical to avoid.

Why This Matters

  • CBP updates exclusions every Friday — A code valid today may be inactive next week
  • Manual tracking is risky — Reviewing 35+ page PDFs weekly leaves room for costly errors
  • The financial impact — Using an inactive exclusion means paying 25% tariffs on steel imports or 10% on aluminum
  • TariffShield saves you — Hours of manual work and protects against expensive mistakes
Check Your ROI 📊 Now ✅ →

How TariffShield Solves This

Instant verification against the official CBP exclusions database

🔍

Instant Search

Search by exclusion code (APR, SPR) or filter by material type. Results in milliseconds, not hours.

🔄

Always Current

Automatically updated every week from official CBP published data. Never work with outdated information.

💰

100% Free

No subscriptions, no hidden fees. Access the complete database of active exclusions at no cost.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Section 232 tariffs

Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act allows the U.S. president to impose tariffs when imports threaten national security. Since 2018, this has resulted in significant tariffs on steel (25-50%) and aluminum (10-50%), with copper added in 2025. Importers must now provide detailed supply chain data—including country of smelt, cast, melt, and pour—to avoid duties of up to 200%.
Importers should:
  • Collect mill test certificates proving country of origin
  • Engage suppliers early to ensure documentation is available
  • Use compliance software to trace metals
  • Work with customs experts to avoid penalties
If importers cannot prove country of smelt, cast, melt, or pour, CBP may assume restricted origin (e.g., Russia). This triggers a 200% duty rate, shipment delays, or goods being stopped at the border.
COO is where substantial transformation occurred. Smelt/cast (aluminum) or melt/pour (steel/copper) is where the raw metal was first solidified. Example: Aluminum smelted in Brazil, formed into sheets in Mexico, imported to U.S. → COO = Mexico, Smelt/Cast = Brazil.
TariffShield updates every Friday from official CBP data, ensuring always current information.