9903.82.11 Consolidated Metal 232: The Zero-Duty Exemption Explained

Key Points

• HTS 9903.82.11 is an exemption heading under the Consolidated Metal 232 program, carrying a 0 percent additional duty rate.
• It applies to non-U.S.-content derivative metal articles described under subparagraphs (c)(ix)-(x) and (f) where the Column 1 duty rate is 15 percent or greater.
• The heading pairs with 9903.82.10 and signals that no additional Section 232 duty is owed on qualifying entries.
• The effective date is April 6, 2026, and the announced termination date is January 1, 2028.
• If your goods meet the product and rate thresholds described in this heading, claiming 9903.82.11 is how you avoid paying an additional duty that would otherwise apply under a companion heading.

On this page

1. What 9903.82.11 is and how exemption headings work
2. Affected products and HTS coverage
3. Rate and effective window
4. How 9903.82.11 stacks with other duties
5. How the code appears on a customs entry
6. What importers should do
7. Key references

HTS 9903.82.11 is a zero-duty exemption heading within the Consolidated Metal 232 program. It covers non-U.S.-content derivative metal articles described under subparagraphs (c)(ix)-(x) and (f) that carry a Column 1 duty rate of 15 percent or more, and it imposes no additional duty. Importers whose goods fall within its scope pair this Chapter 99 code alongside their base Chapter 1-97 classification to signal to CBP that no Section 232 additional duty is owed. The heading is effective April 6, 2026, through January 1, 2028.

The links in this article go to the primary documents: the proclamations, Federal Register notices, and official tariff schedule pages themselves. Read the source.

What 9903.82.11 is and how exemption headings work

Within the 9903.82 block of the Consolidated Metal 232 regime, headings fall into two broad categories: duty-imposing headings and exemption or exception headings. 9903.82.11 is an exemption heading. That means it does not add a new charge to your entry. Instead, it functions as a claim that a specific set of goods is carved out from an additional duty that might otherwise apply under a companion heading.

The official heading text describes this code as covering "non-US-content derivs (c)(ix)-(x),(f) with col1 >= 15%; no additional duty (pair of .10)." The phrase "pair of .10" tells you this heading works in tandem with 9903.82.10. Where 9903.82.10 is the charging heading for this product category, 9903.82.11 is the relief claim. Filing 9903.82.11 on your entry effectively tells CBP: these goods meet the exemption criteria, so no additional Section 232 duty applies.

Understanding this pairing structure is essential. Simply classifying goods under the base Chapter 1-97 heading is not enough. You must affirmatively claim the exemption by including 9903.82.11 on the entry line to get the zero-duty treatment.

Affected products and HTS coverage

The heading applies to derivative metal articles that meet two conditions simultaneously:

• Product scope: The article must be a derivative metal product described under subparagraphs (c)(ix), (c)(x), or (f) of the relevant Chapter 99 U.S. note governing the Consolidated Metal 232 program.
• Column 1 rate threshold: The article's Column 1 general duty rate must be 15 percent or greater.

The heading also specifies that the articles in question involve non-U.S. content. This distinguishes them from fully U.S.-content derivative products, which have their own separate exemption heading. If you are uncertain whether your goods fall under subparagraphs (c)(ix)-(x) or (f) specifically, confirm the exact scope in the current Harmonized Tariff Schedule at hts.usitc.gov or with your broker, as the Chapter 99 U.S. note language governs precisely which derivative articles each subparagraph covers.

For context on other zero-duty exemption headings in the same 9903.82 block that address U.S.-content derivatives or mixed-metal products, see our articles on 9903.82.08 and 9903.82.03.

Rate and effective window

As of August 20, 2026, the additional duty rate under 9903.82.11 is 0 percent. There is no dollar-per-unit charge and no ad valorem charge added by this heading. The heading is effective beginning April 6, 2026, and carries an announced termination date of January 1, 2028.

Entries made before April 6, 2026, are outside the scope of this heading entirely. Entries made on or after April 6, 2026, and before January 1, 2028, may claim 9903.82.11 if all product and rate-threshold conditions are met. What happens at or after January 1, 2028, will depend on any subsequent trade actions or tariff schedule updates; confirm the current status in the HTS or the Federal Register at that time.

How 9903.82.11 stacks with other duties

Chapter 99 codes do not replace Chapter 1-97 classifications; they ride alongside them. Your entry line will carry both the underlying Chapter 1-97 classification (with its Column 1 general rate, which must be 15 percent or greater for this heading to apply) and the Chapter 99 code 9903.82.11.

Because 9903.82.11 imposes 0 percent additional duty, it does not add to the duty bill. However, it is doing important work: it is the affirmative claim that prevents the companion charging heading (9903.82.10) from applying. Without the exemption claim, your entry could be assessed the additional duty that 9903.82.10 would otherwise impose.

Other duties that may apply to your goods, including antidumping and countervailing duties, Section 301 tariffs, or other Chapter 99 overlays, are not displaced by 9903.82.11. This heading addresses only the Consolidated Metal 232 additional duty for the derivative product category it covers. Stacking with other measures is governed by the applicable U.S. notes and CBP guidance. For rate-imposing headings in the same program that illustrate how stacking works in practice, see our coverage of 9903.82.07 and 9903.82.06.

Customs value is also relevant because the Column 1 rate threshold is part of the qualification test. Ensure you are computing dutiable value correctly. See our related guidance on customs value freight deductions and first sale valuation for approaches that affect the dutiable value calculation.

How the code appears on a customs entry

On a formal entry, 9903.82.11 appears as a second Chapter 99 line associated with the same invoice line as your base HTS classification. The structure looks like this in practice:

• Line 1: Base Chapter 1-97 HTS number, description, rate (Column 1 rate, which must be >= 15% for this heading to apply), and dutiable value.
• Line 2: 9903.82.11, with a 0 percent additional duty rate.

The ACE system will reflect both lines. The zero-rate additional duty line is not a formality to skip; it is the mechanism by which CBP records and validates your exemption claim. If CBP questions the classification, you will need documentation demonstrating that the goods meet the subparagraph (c)(ix)-(x) or (f) product description and that the Column 1 rate is 15 percent or greater. Verify that your entry summary documentation supports both elements before filing.

For an overview of how 2026 tariff codes are structured and interact in ACE, see our 2026 tariff code overview.

What importers should do

• Confirm product scope: Pull the current Chapter 99 U.S. note text from hts.usitc.gov and verify that your derivative metal article falls squarely within subparagraph (c)(ix), (c)(x), or (f). Do not assume based on a general description; the subparagraph text controls.
• Check the Column 1 rate: The exemption only applies when your base Chapter 1-97 classification carries a Column 1 general rate of 15 percent or greater. Confirm this rate for your specific classification before claiming 9903.82.11.
• File the exemption claim affirmatively: Include 9903.82.11 as a Chapter 99 line on every qualifying entry within the April 6, 2026, to January 1, 2028, effective window. Omitting it leaves the door open for 9903.82.10 to be assessed instead.
• Monitor for changes through January 1, 2028: The announced termination date is January 1, 2028. Watch the Federal Register and CBP guidance for any modifications, extensions, or new proclamations affecting this heading before that date.

Key references

• Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, hts.usitc.gov -- Official schedule text including Chapter 99 U.S. notes governing the Consolidated Metal 232 program and 9903.82.11 heading language.
• Federal Register, federalregister.gov -- Notices and proclamations implementing and modifying the Consolidated Metal 232 regime.
• U.S. Customs and Border Protection, cbp.gov -- ACE filing guidance, CSMS messages, and entry instructions for Chapter 99 Section 232 codes.
• 9903.82.08 Consolidated Metal 232: The US-Content Exemption -- Coverage of the parallel U.S.-content exemption heading in the same program block.
• 9903.82.03 Consolidated Metal 232: The Zero-Duty Mixed-Metal Exemption -- Coverage of the zero-duty exemption for mixed-metal derivative articles.
• 9903.82.07 Consolidated Metal 232: Rate, Scope, and Stacking -- Companion rate-imposing heading context for understanding the broader 9903.82 block structure.
• 2026 Tariff Code Overview, CustomsGenius -- Structured guide to how 2026 Chapter 99 codes interact in ACE entries.