9903.82.17 Consolidated Metal 232: Russian Derivative Steel, 25% Duty

Key Points

• HTS 9903.82.17 imposes a 25 percent additional duty on derivative steel articles that are the product of the Russian Federation, effective April 6, 2026.
• Coverage is defined by U.S. Note 16, subdivision (c)(x) to Chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule; only goods matching that subdivision fall under this code.
• 9903.82.17 is a Chapter 99 overlay code: it rides alongside the underlying Chapter 1-97 classification on every affected entry line.
• The 25 percent additional duty stacks on top of any other applicable duties, including standard Column 1 rates and any other Section 232 charges that may apply.
• As of August 25, 2026, this code is active; importers of covered Russian-origin derivative steel articles must report it on every entry summary.

On this page

1. What 9903.82.17 covers
2. The 25 percent rate and its effective date
3. Scope: derivative steel articles from Russia
4. How 9903.82.17 stacks with other duties
5. How the code appears on a customs entry
6. Origin, transshipment, and documentation considerations
7. What importers should do
8. Key references

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

HTS 9903.82.17 is a Section 232 Chapter 99 tariff code that adds a 25 percent duty to derivative steel articles that are the product of the Russian Federation, as defined in U.S. Note 16, subdivision (c)(x) to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule. It became effective April 6, 2026, as part of the consolidated 9903.82 metals regime. Any importer, broker, or compliance team processing entries of Russian-origin goods in the derivative steel category must report this code and pay the additional duty at time of entry.

What 9903.82.17 covers

The official heading text reads: Derivative steel articles the product of the Russian Federation, as provided for in subdivision (c)(x) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter. Every word matters here. Three elements must all be true for 9903.82.17 to apply:

• Derivative steel articles: these are finished or downstream articles that contain steel as a primary input, as distinguished from raw steel mill products themselves.
• Product of the Russian Federation: origin is determined under standard CBP country-of-origin rules. Goods substantially transformed into derivative steel articles outside Russia are not Russian-origin for this purpose. Confirm with your broker if the supply chain involves processing in a third country.
• Subdivision (c)(x) of U.S. Note 16: this subdivision defines the exact product scope. Verify your specific HTS classification against that note in the current HTSUS before claiming or denying coverage.

The Harmonized Tariff Schedule (hts.usitc.gov) is the authoritative source for reading U.S. Note 16 and all its subdivisions. Confirm the current text there, not in a cached or printed version.

The 25 percent rate and its effective date

The additional duty rate under 9903.82.17 is 25 percent ad valorem. This rate took effect on April 6, 2026 and, as of August 25, 2026, remains in force. The rate applies on top of all other applicable duties; it is not a replacement for the standard Column 1 general rate.

If you are reviewing liquidations or post-summary corrections for entries filed before April 6, 2026, this code did not exist and should not appear on those entries. For entries filed on or after April 6, 2026, the code is mandatory for covered goods.

Scope: derivative steel articles from Russia

What counts as a derivative steel article

Derivative steel articles are downstream manufactured goods whose primary material is steel. They differ from the base steel mill products (such as hot-rolled coil or wire rod) that are covered under separate 9903.82 codes. Common examples in the broader derivative category include steel fasteners, flanges, and other steel-intensive components, but the controlling list is the one in U.S. Note 16(c)(x). Confirm each product description against that note.

Russian Federation origin

The duty applies only to articles that are the product of the Russian Federation. Country of origin for customs purposes follows CBP's substantial-transformation standard for non-preferential origin. If steel from Russia is processed in a third country, whether the resulting article is still "Russian origin" depends on whether that processing constitutes a substantial transformation. For background on how processing in a third country affects origin determinations, see our article on China Origin Substantial Transformation: When Processing Changes Origin, which covers the same analytical framework.

Transshipment designed to obscure Russian origin is a federal offense. CBP actively investigates origin fraud in the metals context. See our article on Transshipment Customs Fraud: How CBP Catches It and What It Costs for enforcement context.

How 9903.82.17 stacks with other duties

Section 232 additional duties are cumulative. The 25 percent under 9903.82.17 adds to, and does not replace, the following:

• Column 1 general rate of duty on the underlying Chapter 1-97 classification
• Any antidumping or countervailing duties (ADD/CVD) applicable to the specific product and Russian origin
• Any other Chapter 99 additional duties that apply to the same entry line

For context on how a neighboring code in the same 9903.82 block handles Russian goods at a higher rate, see our article on 9903.82.14 Consolidated Metal 232: Russia Steel and Copper, 50% Duty. And for the adjacent Russian derivative steel code that also covers copper, see 9903.82.16 Consolidated Metal 232: Russian Copper and Derivative Steel.

The interaction of multiple duty layers can produce effective duty rates well above 25 percent on the same line item. Use a duty calculator or work with your broker to model the total landed cost before contract pricing or purchasing commitments.

How the code appears on a customs entry

Chapter 99 codes such as 9903.82.17 are overlay codes. On a CBP entry summary (CBP Form 7501), each affected line carries two HTS numbers:

• The substantive classification from Chapters 1-97 (for example, a steel fastener under Chapter 73), which determines the base rate and statistical suffix
• 9903.82.17 as a second HTS line, which triggers the 25 percent additional duty

In ACE, the Chapter 99 code is entered as a separate tariff line associated with the same line-item quantity and value. Omitting it on an entry summary is an underpayment of duties and may trigger a penalty. Confirm current ACE entry requirements with CBP.gov and review any relevant CSMS messages for the 9903.82 block.

Origin, transshipment, and documentation considerations

Because this code is origin-specific, documentation of Russian Federation origin is essential. Importers should obtain and retain:

• Mill certificates or producer certifications identifying the steel's country of melt and pour
• Commercial invoices and bills of lading clearly identifying the product and its origin
• Supply-chain records sufficient to rebut any CBP inquiry about transshipment

If your goods carry a country-of-origin marking other than Russia but the steel input is Russian, consult your broker. Marking rules and substantial-transformation rules do not always produce the same origin determination, and CBP may look at the underlying steel origin for Section 232 purposes regardless of the article's final-assembly location. For marking rule fundamentals, see our article on Country of Origin Marking Requirements: 19 U.S.C. 1304 and the 10% Marking Duty.

What importers should do

• Verify classification and note coverage: Pull the current U.S. Note 16, subdivision (c)(x) from hts.usitc.gov and confirm that each article on your import list falls within the described product scope before or at the time of entry filing.
• Report 9903.82.17 on every covered entry line: For all entries of Russian-origin derivative steel articles filed on or after April 6, 2026, add 9903.82.17 as the Chapter 99 overlay line in ACE alongside the base Chapter 1-97 classification.
• Model total duty liability: Stack the 25 percent additional duty against the Column 1 rate and any ADD/CVD orders to determine total landed cost; use the duty calculator or coordinate with your broker on a line-by-line basis.
• Preserve origin documentation: Maintain mill certificates, commercial invoices, and supply-chain records that affirmatively support the country-of-origin determination and demonstrate no transshipment, in case of a CBP audit or CF-28/29 inquiry.

Key references

• Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, hts.usitc.gov -- Current text of HTS 9903.82.17 and U.S. Note 16, including subdivision (c)(x) defining covered derivative steel articles
• U.S. Customs and Border Protection, cbp.gov -- CBP guidance, CSMS messages, and ACE entry requirements for Section 232 Chapter 99 codes
• Federal Register, federalregister.gov -- Proclamations and notices establishing and amending the consolidated 9903.82 metals regime
• White House, whitehouse.gov -- Presidential proclamations issued under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 authorizing the additional duties
• 9903.82.16 Consolidated Metal 232: Russian Copper and Derivative Steel -- Adjacent code covering Russian copper and derivative steel articles
• 9903.82.14 Consolidated Metal 232: Russia Steel and Copper, 50% Duty -- Adjacent code imposing 50% duty on certain Russian steel and copper
• 2026 Tariff Code Overview, CustomsGenius -- Summary of 2026 Chapter 99 tariff code changes across all programs