U.S. to Impose 50% Tariff on Steel-Derived Products Including Dishwashers, Washing Machines, and Refrigerators Starting June 23

The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced that, effective June 23, 2025, it will impose additional tariffs of 50% on a range of steel-derived household appliances, including dishwashers, washing machines, and refrigerators.

According to a pre-release summary published on the Federal Register website, these products are classified as "steel-derived strategic materials" and will be added to the list of steel-derived goods subject to elevated tariffs. This follows the U.S. government's decision to raise Section 232 tariffs on imported steel and steel-derived products from 25% to 50%, effective June 4, 2025.

The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has amended Presidential Proclamation 10896, revising Annex 1 to include additional steel-derived products.

- Effective Date: The tariffs apply to covered goods entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouses for consumption, on or after 12:01 a.m. EDT on June 23, 2025.

- Targeted Products: Includes washing machines, dishwashers, freezers, and other steel-intensive appliances.

The newly added steel-derived products fall under the following Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTSUS) codes (AI-translated for reference):

- 8418.10.00: Combined refrigerator-freezers

- 8451.21.00 / 8451.29.00: Compact and large clothes dryers

- 8450.11.00 / 8450.20.00: Washing machines

- 8422.11.00: Dishwashers

- 8418.30.00 / 8418.40.00: Chest and upright freezers

- 8516.60.40: Stoves, ranges, and ovens

- 8509.80.20: Food waste disposers

- 9403.99.9020: Welded metal racks

Note:

- Tariffs will be assessed based on the steel content value of each product.

- Products under 9403.99.9020 containing aluminum components remain subject to tariffs under Proclamation 10895, calculated based on aluminum content value.

- This summary is based on a pre-release Federal Register notice and is not yet final.

- The full notice was officially published on June 16, 2025; stakeholders should verify details via the [Federal Register] and [U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)].

- Businesses are advised to review supply chains, consult U.S. clients, and monitor updates to ensure compliance.