Commerce Announces Process to Add Auto Parts to Section 232 Tariffs

Update: The Federal Register notice publication regarding the auto parts inclusion docket has been delayed, and the first round of submissions will also be delayed due to it. The revised submission window and new docket numbers will be included when the FR notice is published.

The U.S. Department of Commerce announced it will begin accepting quarterly requests from domestic producers to expand the list of auto parts subject to Section 232 tariffs. The new process allows petition submissions during four two-week windows in January, April, July and October, with the first window opening July 1, 2025.

After each submission window closes, a non-confidential version of each valid request will be posted on Regulations.gov and opened to public comment for 14 days. This review period will allow for final analysis and determination, including whether the product qualifies as an auto part and whether increased imports threaten to impair national security.

Requests must be submitted via Regulations.gov and include:

1. Applicant identification
2. Description of the requested auto part
3. Eight- or 10-digit HTSUS classification requested for inclusion
4. Explanation of why the article qualifies as an auto part
5. Information on the affected domestic industry
6. Statistics on imports and domestic production
7. Description of how and to what extent imports have increased in a way that threatens national security or undermines Section 232 objectives

The International Trade Administration will issue a determination within 60 days of receiving the request. This process may result in additional duties on imports not currently subject to the 25% Section 232 auto parts tariffs.

Department of Commerce Notice

Regulations.gov Submission Portal