Section 232 Inclusion Request - Maxcess International 1

A measure labeled “type: 232” generally refers to action under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. Section 232 measures address imports that the U.S. government determines may affect national security. The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is commonly associated with the investigation and administration of these measures, although the actual import requirements may also involve U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and other agencies.

A Section 232 measure can apply to specified products, countries of origin, or product categories identified through tariff provisions and related official instructions. It may impose an additional duty or another import condition separate from the product’s ordinary tariff classification. The importer is responsible for using the correct Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) classification, declaring the correct country of origin, and checking whether exclusions, quotas, exemptions, or special filing rules apply. Product coverage can depend on the item’s material, composition, form, or intended use, so a customs broker or trade professional may be needed for difficult cases.

What to check

• Confirm the measure’s official product scope and compare it with the product’s HTSUS classification; do not rely only on a commercial product description.
• Verify the applicable country of origin under U.S. customs rules, including whether processing in another country changes or does not change origin.
• Check the official measure instructions for additional-duty reporting requirements, exclusions, quota treatment, exemptions, and any required entry information.
• Review the complete product specifications—such as material, composition, dimensions, and end use—to determine whether the item fits the covered category.
• Ask a customs broker or trade counsel to review classification and applicability when the tariff language, origin, or exclusion eligibility is uncertain.