S. 1325 would create a fee on certain imported products based on their customs value and a variable charge tied to pollution from production. Covered products include steel, aluminum, cement, fertilizer, glass, hydrogen, solar products, and battery inputs. The bill sets temporary charges by product and country, then calls for charges based on pollution intensity compared with U.S. production. It would also allow reduced fees under certain international agreements and set rules for measuring emissions, tracking supply chains, and addressing evasion. The bill was introduced and referred to the Senate Finance Committee; it has not been enacted.
Importers of covered products would pay the fee when products enter the United States. The bill does not establish a fee on covered products made in the United States. Any effect on prices paid by consumers is not specified.
The amount would depend on the product, its country of origin, and its pollution intensity. The bill includes temporary percentage charges and directs the Treasury Secretary to set later charges through rules. No publicly available information on total costs is provided.
The bill says its purpose is to address competition from imports produced under weaker environmental standards and to support U.S. workers and manufacturers. These are stated goals, not reported outcomes.
No publicly available information.