HS Code:
This category includes aluminum articles that are products of Russia, or where any amount of primary aluminum used in their manufacture is smelted in Russia, or where the aluminum articles are cast in Russia, as defined under note 19(a)(vii)(A) or note 19(m)(A) to the relevant subchapter of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS). This covers a range of aluminum products under specific HS codes, subject to additional tariffs or restrictions as determined by the U.S. Department of Commerce. These measures are often linked to national security concerns under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 or other trade policies targeting Russian-origin goods due to geopolitical tensions. The data reflects global trade patterns for aluminum articles with Russian origin or processing, except for any exclusions announced by the Department of Commerce.
Total Trade Volume
Approximately $2.3 billion USD
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database, U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC)
$800 million USD
34.8% of total trade of total trade
Decreasing
$450 million USD
19.6% of total trade of total trade
Decreasing
$300 million USD
13.0% of total trade of total trade
Stable
$200 million USD
8.7% of total trade of total trade
Decreasing
$150 million USD
6.5% of total trade of total trade
Stable
Average Rate
10.5% ad valorem (additional tariff under Section 232)
Highest Rate
25% (United States, specific aluminum articles under Section 232, effective from 2023)
Lowest Rate
0% (certain countries with Free Trade Agreements or exclusions granted by the Department of Commerce)
Decline in demand for Russian-origin aluminum articles
Due to geopolitical tensions and sanctions following the Russia-Ukraine conflict, many Western countries have reduced imports of Russian aluminum, leading to a shift in trade towards alternative suppliers like China and the Middle East.
2022-2023
Diversification of supply chains
Importers are increasingly sourcing aluminum from non-Russian origins to avoid tariffs and sanctions, impacting Russia's market share in global aluminum trade.
2022-2023
Increased scrutiny on origin certification
Stricter documentation and traceability requirements for aluminum articles have increased compliance costs for exporters and importers dealing with Russian-origin goods.
2023
The United States announced a 200% tariff on Russian aluminum and aluminum articles effective March 2023, as part of broader sanctions in response to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. This applies to products where primary aluminum is smelted or cast in Russia.
February 24, 2023
Significant reduction in U.S. imports of Russian aluminum, redirection of trade flows to other markets like Turkey and Asia.
The European Union implemented a ban on certain Russian-origin aluminum products under its sanctions package, targeting goods smelted or cast in Russia, effective mid-2023, with limited exemptions for critical industries.
June 2023
Further contraction of Russia's aluminum export market in Europe, pushing Russian exporters to seek alternative markets in Asia and the Middle East.
The U.S. Department of Commerce updated its exclusion process for aluminum articles, allowing certain importers to apply for exemptions from additional tariffs if no alternative supply is available, subject to strict review.
April 2023
Limited relief for specific industries reliant on Russian aluminum, though the overall trade volume remains suppressed due to high compliance barriers.