Section 232 Tariffs to Impact Global Vehicle and Parts Imports on November 2025
Key Highlights
- - Tariffs of 25% on medium and heavy-duty vehicles and parts, and 10% on buses, will start on Nov. 1, 2025.
- - Applies to all countries unless specific exemptions are granted, adding to existing duties and fees.
- - USMCA-qualified vehicles and parts may receive partial exemptions, with tariffs applied only to non-U.S. content.
- - Exemptions for parts are temporary until a separate assessment process is established by Commerce.
- - Knock-down kits are not eligible for any exemption under the new tariffs.
A presidential proclamation was issued by President Trump which will be effective on Nov. 1, 2025 at 12:01 a.m. EDT. This proclamation imposes Section 232 tariffs on imports of medium and heavy-duty vehicles and parts.
Additional Info:
Medium and heavy duty vehicles and parts will have 25% ad valorem while Buses will have a 10% ad valorem. This will apply to all countries - unless specifically exempted - and is in addition to existing duties, taxes, and fees.
Vehicles that qualify for USMCA that are medium and heavy duty may be eligible for partial exemption, with the tariff applied only to non-U.S. content.
Parts that qualify under USMCA are temporarily exempt until Commerce creates a separate process to assess only non-U.S. content.
Knock-down kits are not eligible for exermption.
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