Yes. Residential washing machines were subject to safeguard tariffs under Section 201, and steel and aluminum inputs used in appliance manufacturing have been affected by Section 232 tariffs. Importers should verify current trade remedy status for specific product lines with a licensed customs broker, as measures and exclusions change over time.

The Department of Energy sets mandatory minimum energy efficiency standards for many major appliance categories. Products that do not meet applicable standards may be refused entry or sale in the US market, so importers should confirm compliance before shipment, particularly for refrigerators, clothes washers, and HVAC equipment.