US tariff adjustments for new steel/aluminum production submissions
The Department of Commerce is opening a 60-day public comment period on information-collection procedures for steel and aluminum producers who commit to new U.S. production capacity and seek tariff adjustments under Proclamation 10984. This notice, published June 18, 2026, invites feedback on the reporting burden and requirements before the collection is submitted to the Office of Management and Budget for approval.
Photo: SHOCKPhoto by Szoka Sebastian / Pexels# US Steel and Aluminum Producers Can Now Comment on Tariff-Adjustment Submission Rules
The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced a 60-day public comment period on proposed information-collection procedures governing how certain steel and aluminum producers can apply for tariff adjustments under Proclamation 10984. The notice was published in the Federal Register on June 18, 2026.
Who Is Affected
The procedures apply to steel and aluminum producers (chapters 72 and 76, among others) who commit to establishing or expanding manufacturing capacity in the United States. By complying with these submission requirements, qualifying producers may obtain relief from tariff rates imposed under the proclamation.
The Comment Process
The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 requires agencies to solicit public comment on information-collection requirements before submitting them to the Office of Management and Budget for final approval. The Department of Commerce is using this 60-day window to:
"assess the impact of our information collection requirements and minimize the public's reporting burden"
Commenting parties—including producers, industry associations, and other federal agencies—should address:
- The necessity and utility of the data collected
- The accuracy of the Department's burden estimates
- Ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected
- Ways to minimize the burden of collection, including the use of automated tools
The formal submission to OMB will follow the close of the comment period.
What This Means for Shippers
If you source steel or aluminum products from U.S. mills benefiting from these tariff adjustments, monitor finalization of these submission procedures—they will govern which producers qualify and how their products enter the supply chain. File comments during the 60-day window if your business depends on predictable tariff treatment for these materials; delays or cost shifts upstream will flow to your landed-cost calculations. Review the Federal Register notice for the submission deadline and OMB docket number to ensure your voice is heard before rules lock in.
