9903.82.14 Consolidated Metal 232: Russia Steel and Copper, 50% Duty

Key Points

• HTS code 9903.82.14 imposes a 50 percent additional duty on articles of steel and copper that are products of the Russian Federation, effective April 6, 2026, with no announced end date.
• The code covers goods classifiable in Chapter 72 (iron and steel), Chapter 73 (articles of iron or steel), and Chapter 74 (copper and articles thereof) when those goods originate in Russia.
• The 50 percent rate stacks on top of the regular Column 1 duty rate and any other applicable Section 232 or Section 301 duties already owed on the entry.
• 9903.82.14 is a Chapter 99 overlay code; it rides alongside the underlying Chapter 72, 73, or 74 classification on the same entry line and must be reported separately.
• Country of origin, not country of export, determines applicability; transshipment through a third country does not eliminate the duty if Russia is the origin.

On this page

1. What 9903.82.14 is and who must care
2. Product and country scope
3. The 50 percent rate and its effective window
4. How 9903.82.14 stacks with other duties
5. Reporting this code on a customs entry
6. Transshipment and origin risks
7. What importers should do
8. Key references

HTS code 9903.82.14 is a Section 232 overlay classification that adds a 50 percent additional duty to steel articles (Chapters 72 and 73) and copper articles (Chapter 74) that are products of Russia. The code took effect April 6, 2026, and has no announced end date. Any U.S. importer bringing in Russian-origin iron, steel, or copper goods must report 9903.82.14 on every affected entry and pay the 50 percent surcharge on top of all other applicable duties.

The links in this article go to the primary documents: the official tariff schedule, CBP guidance pages, and Federal Register notices themselves. Read the source. As of August 24, 2026, the facts below reflect the code as it stands in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States.

What 9903.82.14 is and who must care

9903.82.14 sits within the 9903.82 block of the Consolidated Section 232 metals regime. Its official heading text, as it appears in the HTSUS, reads: "Articles of steel or of copper and derivative steel the product of the Russian Federation, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(iii)-(v) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter."

The program authority and the specific rate and scope rules governing this code are set out in U.S. note 16 to Subchapter III of Chapter 99 of the HTSUS. The subdivisions cited, (c)(iii) through (c)(v), define which Chapter 72, 73, and 74 goods from Russia fall under this heading. Importers, customs brokers, and trade compliance teams handling any Russian-origin metal shipments need to evaluate 9903.82.14 before filing.

For a broader look at how the 9903.82 block is structured, see our overview of 9903.82.10 Consolidated Metal 232 and 9903.82.12 Consolidated Metal 232.

Product and country scope

Three HTSUS chapters feed into 9903.82.14, all limited to Russian-origin goods:

• Chapter 72 (Iron and steel): Russian-origin goods, April 6, 2026 onward, no announced end date.
• Chapter 73 (Articles of iron or steel): Russian-origin goods, April 6, 2026 onward, no announced end date.
• Chapter 74 (Copper and articles thereof): Russian-origin goods, April 6, 2026 onward, no announced end date.

Only goods whose country of origin is the Russian Federation are subject to 9903.82.14. Origin is a legal determination based on where the good was produced or substantially transformed, not where it was last shipped from. Goods of Russian origin exported through a third country remain subject to this duty. Confirm the exact chapter and heading of your underlying goods in the official HTSUS to verify whether they fall within Chapters 72, 73, or 74.

What is not in scope

Goods of the same tariff chapters that originate outside Russia are not covered by 9903.82.14. They may, however, be subject to different 9903.82-block codes depending on their country of origin and product type. Confirm coverage under the full 9903.82 subchapter at hts.usitc.gov or with your broker.

The 50 percent rate and its effective window

The additional duty rate under 9903.82.14 is 50 percent of the customs value of the imported merchandise. This rate has applied since April 6, 2026, and the facts block contains no announced termination date. Importers should treat the rate as open-ended until a subsequent proclamation or notice changes it.

The 50 percent is calculated on the same dutiable value used to compute the regular Column 1 duty. Use our duty calculator to model the combined duty burden before your shipment arrives. For a full picture of tariff codes active in 2026, see our 2026 tariff code overview.

How 9903.82.14 stacks with other duties

Section 232 additional duties are cumulative. The 50 percent under 9903.82.14 is added to, not substituted for:

• The standard Column 1 (MFN) duty rate for the underlying Chapter 72, 73, or 74 subheading.
• Any other Section 232 duty that may apply to the same goods under a different 9903.82-block code, if applicable.
• Any antidumping or countervailing duties assessed on Russian steel or copper products under separate orders.

Russia is not a beneficiary of USMCA or most U.S. free trade agreements, so no preferential rate reduction applies. Confirm whether any other Chapter 99 provision applies to your specific goods and verify the full stacked duty picture in the HTSUS before filing.

Reporting this code on a customs entry

9903.82.14 is a Chapter 99 overlay. It does not replace the underlying Chapter 72, 73, or 74 classification; both must appear on the entry summary. The standard practice is:

1. Classify the goods in their regular Chapter 72, 73, or 74 subheading and report that line with the Column 1 duty rate.
2. Add a second line for 9903.82.14 with a "free" notation on that line's own column 1 rate (the additional 50 percent duty is calculated through the Chapter 99 line, not doubled by assigning a separate column rate).

Consult current CBP entry instructions and any active CSMS messages for the exact line-reporting format required. CBP CSMS messages are posted at cbp.gov and your ACE filing software vendor may issue supplemental guidance.

Transshipment and origin risks

CBP actively scrutinizes transshipment of high-tariff goods. Russian steel and copper exported through intermediate countries before entering the United States remain subject to 9903.82.14 if Russia is the country of origin. Misrepresenting origin to avoid this duty is customs fraud and carries significant civil and criminal penalties.

For a detailed look at how CBP detects transshipment schemes and what the penalties are, see our article on Transshipment Customs Fraud: How CBP Catches It and What It Costs. For a grounding in how origin is determined, see our piece on the Substantial Transformation Test.

Importers sourcing steel or copper from processors in third countries should obtain and retain detailed mill certificates, production records, and country-of-origin documentation. If your supplier cannot demonstrate non-Russian origin with supporting records, assume 9903.82.14 applies and budget accordingly.

What importers should do

• Verify that every Chapter 72, 73, and 74 shipment has a confirmed country-of-origin determination documented before filing; if the origin is Russia, add 9903.82.14 to the entry and calculate the 50 percent additional duty on top of all other applicable duties.
• Review U.S. note 16 to Subchapter III of Chapter 99 in the HTSUS to confirm which subdivisions (c)(iii)-(v) cover your specific product and that no exemption or carve-out applies to your goods.
• For goods sourced from third-country processors using Russian inputs, obtain detailed mill certificates and origin documentation and consult a licensed customs broker to assess whether substantial transformation has occurred.
• Monitor CBP CSMS messages and the Federal Register for any amendments, exclusions, or termination notices affecting 9903.82.14, given that the effective window is currently open-ended.

Key references

• Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (USITC): Official source for 9903.82.14 heading text, U.S. note 16, and Chapter 72/73/74 classifications.
• U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP): Entry filing guidance, CSMS messages, and enforcement information for Section 232 duties.
• Federal Register: Source for proclamations and notices establishing and amending the Consolidated Section 232 metals regime.
• White House Proclamations: Presidential proclamations establishing Section 232 actions on steel, aluminum, and copper.
• Transshipment Customs Fraud: How CBP Catches It and What It Costs: Origin-fraud risk for high-tariff metals.
• Substantial Transformation Test: Country of Origin Explained: How CBP determines origin for mixed-input goods.
• 9903.82.12 Consolidated Metal 232: Rate, Scope, and Stacking: Related 9903.82-block code for context.
• 2026 Tariff Code Overview: Index of active Chapter 99 codes for the current year.